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Showing posts with label Appearance over Performance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Appearance over Performance. Show all posts

Sunday, 24 May 2026

Appearance over Performance

 Classical Music

YouTube
As I watch hours of Classical Music on YouTube, some things become apparent.
One of the biggest eye-catchers is that many of the female pianists from Asia, prefer low-cut dresses, to the more elegant and refined ladies of the West. I know it is a question for the person to answer, but it does ask the question, which is more important, the music or the lady's allure?
Another off putting thing, for me, occured during a Marta Algerich concert. One of the violinists had dyed his hair bright orange, that put me off immediately