“Music criticism will never return to what it used to be.” - Donald Rosenberg
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- Опубліковано 8 чер 2024
- Living the Classical Life: Episode 65
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American music critic, author, and musician Donald Rosenberg started out as a horn player, trained at Mannes and Yale. He quickly became known for his insightful and accessible music reviews, as well as his book “The Cleveland Orchestra Story.” His 2008 dismissal from his position as principal classical music critic of the Plain Dealer, reportedly for his criticism of the conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra, created a firestorm of controversy in the international musical community.
Wonderful interview. Donald Rosenberg is a knowledgeable, thoughtful, articulate musician and his comments about music criticism and the function of a critic are fascinating. Very interesting and enlightening.
Excellent interview and wonderful stories! Music criticism is part of music appreciation which is a necessary training for every music student.
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Delightful stuff. As always, Zsolt asks the most difficult questions. Donald defends himself and his profession with grace. Great show. Thanks and much love from SHB.
Peter Hobbs it’s such a pleasure to see your ongoing commitment to excellence. I make documentaries about music and musicians and I know how challenging it really is. It’s expensive, time-consuming and requires a broad range of technical skills!
Please also say hi to Zsolt from Sean Hennessy-Brose. He already knows I’m a huge fan, but sadly I haven’t had a chance to chat with him for a while because I left Facebook. I intend to come back to the USA sometimes soon, would love to buy you both some drinks and thank you for your contribution to music in person. In the meantime please keep up your great work!
@@LivingtheClassicalLife great! I'll let you know when I'm in Cleveland.
Have you ever thought about interviewing David Hurwitz?
Thank you! I ordered a copy of Mr. Rosenberg's book.
Thanks for watching, Reid Whitton!
i am 15 trying to peruse my passion for journalism and music so i wonder could i still work in there even after 20 years?
Wow, this host is really laying in heavy questions to Rosenberg... Seems to me like the host is acting like he knows more about music than Rosenberg. It's all good though, Rosenberg is hitting him back with really thought out answers and with confident ease. I really love these series, thank you Peter Hobbs!
Fun fact - Margaret Truman sounds much better than most of today's sopranos! In her recording there are some wonderful notes.
Another winner!
Interesting interview, yet so many questions remained unasked.
Why does everyone mispronounce the name of Szell? It's sell, not zell.
This interview has a weird vibe. Rosenberg strikes me as defensive in this exchange, not sure why. Also, the concept of music criticism is an odd one. A critic - by definition - is someone who "criticizes".
Yes, I found him slightly defensive, too. I still enjoyed the interview quite a bit.
i think he was validating his 40 year career within a role that is clearly declining in the modern age. the interviewer was basically asking him "why is your job important". to me it was like a generational clash between young and old. the tension was palpable which to me always makes for an engaging interview.
He or she, he or she ...
Conductor the worser-most is terrible!