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 »
"Very stupid and short-sighted. Why must we be second-rate culturally compared to Europe?"
"Music is an artistic expression that changes between each individual through their own interpretation. Only live music can send chills down ones spine."
"This move of yours will be a step toward plasticizing the ballet performances -- we need live humans, and live human performances, not recorded ones. Is your next step to videotape the dancers and show us movies? I know orchestras are expensive -- I sing "
"Please don't sacrifice the vitality of live for saving a few dolllars."
"Canned music is an abomination to live art."
"It would be absurd to replace the live performance with taped music, when we have so many capable and very talented musicians in the Atlanta area. Please reconsider keeping the live performances."
"What happens next? Why not video tape the whole production & show it on a giant screen? Think of the costs that would be saved if you used mannequins for the next Swan Lake."
"Part of the joy of the dancers is the joy of the music - Real Musicians playing real music. Not a tape."
"Local Area HS Band Director"
"I wanted to write something very profound, but all I can think is "What an utterly stupid thing to do!!""
"I thought Atlanta was becoming a leader in the arts. I guess I am wrong. There is still time to turn this around."
