Save the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra
We are shocked and dismayed at the decision made by the board of trustees for the Atlanta Ballet to eliminate the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra, a vital and essential part of the company since the 1960's.T... continue reading »
"Please protect our endangered American culture!"
"The Atlanta Ballet Orchestra had a tremendous effect on my life. It was the first live orchestra I ever heard as a child, and I fell in love with the orchestral sound. I consider the excitement of those audience experiences (and the kindness of some of th"
"An outrageous decision"
"As a father of a ballet dancer i strongly disagree with this decision"
"Live music is an essential ingredient to a good versus mediocre ballet performance."
"As a member of The National Ballet of Canada Orchestra for 30 years I know from personal experience the potential for outstanding collaborative performances that can be achieved when all elements of the artistic experience are live. Our company has also h"
"Please reinstate these fine musicians. They are as vital to the ballet as the dancers."
"This is a misguided attempt to save money. Not only will the musicians suffer, but the ballet and the community who supports it will be missing the unique experience of ballet accompanied by live music. The money must be raised!"
"I can't believe you chose to go that way with your great Ballet company. Live performance depends upon an element of flexibility and communication between sound and physical movement. If one of those partners is rigid (taped music), then eventualy and not"
"The arts are intertwined, a ballet with pre recorded music!! The musicians play in harmondy with the movement of the ballet, dancers. Live performances are what make the ballet so exciting."
"Going to tape degrades the Atlanta Ballet company down to the equivalent of Six Flags over America theme park entertainment. It moves it from an Art Form to pure visual entertainment. American MTV killed the radio star? Canned music can kill the Arts. No "
"As a regular visitor from the UK to Georgia and the Atlanta Ballet the prospect of ballet to taped music is not something I would not wish to support with my patronage."
"Atlanta was, (at one time), the center of Southern Culture......don't allow one more piece of culture and grace to die."
"As a previous Atlanta resident, I'm deeply saddened to read about the decision to use taped music to accompany the ballet performances."
