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 »
"I think half of the fun of going to the ballet is to see the live orchestra. Without live music, I don't think I'd be willing to pay nearly as much to watch the ballet."
"Would you pay $50 to listen to a CD of The Rolling Stones? Would you pay $25? Would you pay that kind of money to listen to a CD of Itzak Perlman? It'd be more practical to buy a video of a ballet so I could watch it over and over at my own convenience. T"
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"Ugh what a set back...When can we fix this ugly situation"
"Wha't's a ballet without the live music?????"
"Try doing the ballet without live dancers. That's coming next."
"As a former member and current supporter of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, I'd like to say that it's a huge step down for any company to discontinue using LIVE music. Why fight traffic to go see dancing to a tape? The public would rather stay home!"
"Another step toward "Ballet Lite""
"I love the creative shows using original arrangements - the Philip Glass pieces come to mind. Please reconsider dropping the live orchestra."
"Why would a major cultural attraction such as the Atlanta Ballet want to accompany their dancers with canned music? This lowers their standards to that of "elevator music". The next thing you know, the dancers will be robots!!"
"Live music needs to be revered, nurtured, and appreciated. It really is dissapointing to hear of fellow performing artists abandoning colleagues for any reason."
