Label owner in mourning
mainThe owner of Cedille Records, James Ginsburg, is in mourning for his mother, the Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
May her memory be blessed.
Leonard Slatkin writes: It was my privilege and honor to have Justice Ginsburg in the audience for several of my performances in Washington. She would come backstage afterward and was more than gracious. On one occasion, I was invited to play at a chamber music series held by the members of the Supreme Court. At dinner, following the concert, there was a lively discussion with the Justices. All they wanted to talk about was music.
Almost a minyan of smart people — well, Thomas doesn’t count, so you’re even shorter — the best possible kind of audience!
You’re measuring the quality of audiences now? We only want ‘the best’ and nothing else will suffice; away with those awful ‘deplorables’. Eugenics 101.
“Ruth Bader Ginsburg Loved Opera, and Opera Loved Her Back”, by Francesca Zambello. Enjoy!
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/19/arts/music/ruth-bader-ginsburg-opera.html?action=click&module=RelatedLinks&pgtype=Article
Yes, but it was Justice Scalia who had Zerbinetta sitting on his lap during a performance of Ariadne Auf Naxos. Justice Ginsburg was on stage as well that night. I’m sure she had some fun with that.
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/reliable-source/2009/10/rs-opera26.html
Maestro Slatkin: can you please tell us more about your experiences with the Justices?
Condolences to Jim Ginsburg on the death of his mother, a great lady, jurist, and music-lover. Jim and his Cedille foundation and label have done much for music in the world, particularly in Chicago.
The world is relieved of her hubris.
Maybe someday it will be relieved of yours.
I am heartbroken.
My sincere condolences go to James Ginsburg on the loss of his mother, who is and will always be a personal hero of mine. I envy you your time with her.
“Notorious RBG” (the title of the wonderful documentary about her) was a fighter for justice, equality, and humanity.
She was intelligent beyond words, compassionate, sweet, and funny. And a lover of music to boot!
Her long friendship with Justice Scalia is just one instance of her fair and non-partisan outlook on life.
Someone will eventually take her seat on the Supreme Court, but NO ONE can ever replace her.
Farewell, dear Ruth. I love you.