Saul Gropman
Saul Gropman
audience chamber concerts creative easily format integrity losing members music seen trying
We've been trying to get away from the staid, traditional format of chamber music concerts because we're losing audience members to age. Chamber music is too easily seen as blue-hair stuff. That's why we have to get even more creative while maintaining the integrity of the series.
acoustic bach bare laid lying naked playing room
You are so much more exposed. With an acoustic instrument, so much is laid bare to the ear, and there is no room for error. Playing a Bach suite is like lying naked for all the world to see.