What’s wrong with this classical audience?
mainIt’s Paris, 1968, and they are lots of young women in the audience.
Whatever became of the girls in the orchestra stalls?
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What happened when a particular strain of feminism took root. The mantric propagation, for the blame of all the ills of society, on three nasty words that have a lot to answer for in all walks of life: dead white males.
Juilius’ Katchen’s playing is exquisite. It is also very moving to see him play a year before his tragically early death. What a loss. Thank you for posting this.
They’re still there. They’re in the affordable seats, high in the balconies and grand tiers, where critics who pontificate about ageing classical audiences never venture.
“in the affordable seats” – I see plenty of young people at the Grant Park concerts in Chicago. Why? They’re free, informal, and outdoors.
On the other hand, I saw the Juilliard Quartet recently. I estimate that at least 2/3 of the audience were over 70. Was that because most of the seats were going for $60? Maybe, but chamber music audiences do seem to be older, generally speaking.
Not in Ottawa, where Chamberfest is the biggest chamber music festival in the world. You see queues all over the city for the events, and they are all ages, with a lot of young people.
“Chamberfest” – I had a quick look at their website. Some things that stood out: varied and diverse programming; some concerts are free; ticket prices not too high (so it seems to me); and a generally non-stodgy approach. If it’s such a success, I wish other cities would copy it.
Katchen also played in the Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus. Now we’re talking young people!
That may be the most idiotic and unrelated response to a simple question I have ever read.
Sincerely, a white male (not dead)
(comment was directed to CDH)
What’s idiotic? Delbert Grady says “chamber music audiences do seem to be older, generally speaking.” I reply: “Not in Ottawa… You see queues all over the city for the events, and they are all ages, with a lot of young people.” Seemed right on point, and Mr, Grady seemed to agree.
They are also, I might add, very much of both sexes.