From: "Stewart McCoy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
It is an emphatic statement, and a fitting climax to an extraordinary
piece of music. To play a wrong note deliberately in the last chord, not
only discredits the composer, it also insults the listener. In terms of
musical logic, it is like a lawyer strongly arguing his case, and then
undermining his own argument by supporting the opposite point of view in
his final sentence. In artistic terms, it is like an artist painting a
wonderful landscape for you, and then throwing a bottle of ink at it just
before he hands it over. If the role of the musician is to create cynicism
and anarchy, it is fair game to destroy the work of others. If not, he
should show some humility and respect for the composer and for the
audience, and stick to the script.
Best wishes,
Stewart McCoy.
I disagree, emphatically. Karamazov, by avoiding the Picardy 3rd theology,
demontrates that the Hope is not attainable. A very powerful statement, with
which one doesn't have to agree, but it is powerful nonetheless. And I am
particularly impressed that he had guts and know-how to do that.
RT
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