MUSICAL STANDARDS IN DUNEDIN
Sir,—Your correspondent in his effort to convince readers that his interest in music is ” genuine and discriminating ” adopts,an almost intolerant attitude towards "a popular taste in better music. From the body of his letter we gather his acquaintance with the musical world is a lengthy one—which makes his remarks all the more open to criticism. Surely " the small, though admittedly constant audiences at the Concert Chamber ” are an indication of progress, steady but not spectacular. I attended the second recital of Isador Goodman and, with the limited musical knowledge I possess, enjoyed the “ hackneyed programme" he presented. His " hackneyed programme ” gave me great satisfaction which would have been alienated if a more technical programme had been scheduled. I admit progress towards a better standard by this method may be slow, but if it leads to a wider enjoyment of the works of the masters, the means are justified. Music is meant to be enjoyed by all, and there will be no real cultural advancement if this enjoyment is restricted to a few, through the impatience of others.—l am. etc.. Progressive Music.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 25915, 6 August 1945, Page 3
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