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String Orchestra of Brooklyn Performing Terry Riley's 'In C' at Fort Greene Park...and You're Welcome to Join
Composer Eric Whitacre Releases Single and Video for 'Virtual Choir 4: Fly To Paradise'
The man swiftly becoming (or he may already be there) today's world's best-known choral music composer has released his latest online film, 'Virtual Choir 4: Fly To Paradise.' Actually, the words "online film" don't quite cover the phenomenon that is the 'Virtual Choir' series. READ: Aspen Music Festival CEO Alan Fletcher's Convocation Speech (Part Three)
"In most European economies, there is very significant government support that fills the gap between ticket revenue and the reasonable expense of running an orchestra or opera company. The U.S. has never had that tradition. Some see this as a failing, but as I watch with complete dismay how Washington is increasingly captive to destructive politics, I know that I would far rather deal with generous individuals who donate money and expertise to running an organization, than be beholden to government bureaucrats themselves beholden to unreasonable political forces."
