Posted by Tom C. on October 25, 2003 at 16:03:37:
In Reply to: discouraging audience appreciation posted by HeWhoBlowsThruBrass on October 25, 2003 at 13:06:30:
Let me paraphrase the great lyricist Stephen Sondheim on why he didn't write for the opera:
Opera is about the singer and symphony is about the music.