Danny,
I must respectfully say that I think you're being disingenuous here.
You've been on the administrative side of things long enough to know that merit
is rarely a prime consideration when it comes to who and what is promoted by
arts organizations. Beyond a certain level of competency, institutions in a
position to help advance careers frequently anoint "beautiful ones" on the
basis of political, rather than aesthetic criteria. I'm not at all suggesting
that you are personally involved in any of this, but over the years I have
trouble believing you've never witnessed it happening.
Having been a victim of this system myself (repeatedly and much more
frequently lately, it seems), I can totally understand Ron's reticence in
naming names. Even describing scenarios in a general manner is a great way to
lose old friends, make fresh enemies and work yourself out of work. However, a
dismissive, "There's no Establishment or Conspiracy. You're paranoid," is not
an appropriate response to legitimate issues.
Keeping one's mouth shut and pretending there is no dysfunction in the
early music industry is absolutely unhealthy. We should ALL be keenly aware of
that in the wake of the recent Philip Pickett scandal. (For those who aren't
aware, Pickett was a long time professor of early music at the Guildhall School
of Music who, just convicted of raping several students, is currently serving
an 11-year prison term. Sickeningly, the school administration was informed of
his behavior and responded by telling the students to simply switch schools.)
I'm not suggesting that anyone else is involved in such horrible activities,
but those who use their influence to squash the deserving deserve to be called
out. Many in high places are long overdue for a harsh dose of karma. I have a
feeling it's finally starting to happen and will be here in force soon.
Chris
Dr. Christopher Wilke D.M.A.
Lutenist, Guitarist and Composer
www.christopherwilke.com
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On Wed, 2/25/15, Daniel Shoskes <[email protected]> wrote:
Subject: [LUTE] Re: Lute in the Future
To: "Ron Andrico" <[email protected]>
Cc: "Lute List" <[email protected]>
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 1:07 PM
Ron: when I read many of your posts,
I sometimes feel confused and undereducated. You often refer
to “those people we all know” or “certain groups”
and I guess I’m not with the “in crowd” because I
honestly don’t know who or what you mean.
So, for the information of me and others like me on the
outside looking in, what “certain incorporated non-profit
organizations” are you referring to?
Danny
> On Feb 25, 2015, at 8:15 AM, Ron Andrico <[email protected]>
wrote:
>
> ... but as far as I can see the only
viable solution in
> our niche market is to ask our certain
incorporated non-profit
> organizations to stop behaving like
fan clubs and make targeted funds
> available to energetic and motivated
artists for recording worthwhile
> projects - and not with limitations so
the funds apply only to the
> select few students of the gatekeepers
who have been running the racket
> for far too long.
>
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