[LUTE] Re: [Re: Lute straps]

2006-05-05 Thread Howard Posner
Doctor Oakroot wrote: In an orchestra the players are acting as a sequencer and their job is to reproduce the written music accurately. The musical value comes from the conductor Don't tell that to the principal wind players. To get on or off this list see list information at

[LUTE] Re: [Re: Lute straps]

2006-05-05 Thread Doctor Oakroot
I wouldn't even tell that to my sister (She's been principle second violin in a couple of pro orchestras), lol. But the slavish adherence to the written note was a significant reason for me for leaving classical (in the broad sense) music. Doctor Oakroot wrote: In an orchestra the players are