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Parlando: Musical Matters with Vivien SchweitzerAuthor: Vivien Schweitzer
Vivien Schweitzer (former NYT music critic, pianist and author of "A Mad Love: An Introduction to Opera) interviews artists who are changing the narrative in classical music and opera. Podcast produced by Vivien Schweitzer for Classical Voice North America. (www.classicalvoiceamerica.org) Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Music, Music Interviews, Performing Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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"We musicians don't think of ourselves as harmful people"
Tuesday, 16 November, 2021
The composer, pianist and climate activist Gabriela Lena Frank talks about the environmental damage caused by the music industry, how her significant hearing loss has impacted her career, the issue of cultural appropriation, and how the music industry's "emphasis on perfection leads to a perfect imperfection of soul." Gabriela on her hearing loss: “I don't know what it's like to have normal hearing. And there are advantages. I like working in silence. To me, not being able to turn your ears off is like not being able to close your eyes. Imagine if you had sight on all the time. It's kind of horrifying to me.”
