Save the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra

"This is like a paper plate at a five star restaurant."

"This is an insult to art lovers everywhere."

"As a musician I am saddened by this action. This action removes something beautifiul from a society that needs to see and hear beauty. Please reconsider your decision."

"please reconsider there is nothing better than an orchestra as the background for any major dance performance!"

"Keep the live Orchestra!"

"By discontinuing live music, the Atlanta Ballet is choosing to eliminate one of the elements that makes for dynamic, impactful performances. If an arts organization cannot understand the value of a complete arts experience our society is lost indeed."

"The musicians in the pit and the dancers on the stage create together the magic of the Ballet. Removing the musicians would be a tragic mistake. A ballet with taped music would never be the same for me. Cut cost some other way. Dont do this."

"I cannot imagine what a live ballet performance would be like without live music. Or, perhaps the equivalent would be live musicians with a video of the ballet performance?????"

"Music feeds the soul of ballet and the community at large. At a time when we are daily assaulted with images of assault and destruction music, ballet, art, poetry and literature are more required than ever before. Rethink your decision and find a way to k"

"my wife and I walked out of a performance at La Scala in Milan a few years back. We went to hear and see the ballet. The sound quality of the recorded music was atrocious. I have received your colorful brochure for next season and, knowing that you have h"