We’ve got to get rid of these stars, right?
mainFrom the Lebrecht Album of the Week:
What would you say if I gave up star ratings? They are only the vaguest approximation of a critic’s opinion, and they might well be affected by the weather, or the latest COVID numbers. I’ve seen ratings that barely reflect the text of a review, just as footballers get marks out of ten that bear no relation to their influence on a game. I know some readers look no further than the star rating before making up their minds. But for those who actually read, does the rating make any difference to you? Do tell.
Take the present pair of symphonies, the Prokofiev 5th and Miaskovsky 21st…
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