The Choral Contrarians

Author: Eric Barnum and Richard Robbins

A couple of friendly conductors bantering about complex issues affecting the choral world.
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Artistic Debt
Episode 2
Friday, 24 October, 2025

Richard and Eric discuss a question posed in The New York Times: "What do consumers owe to producers of art?" They wonder if the concept of 'debt' within the artistic framework is plausible, and muse on its potential ramifications. Is it ethical for organizations to purchase used manuscripts, or loan for rehearsals and performances?