Querido Hernán,
I wish I could write you in Spanish, but wouldn't be
reasonable.
I'm not blaming composers for publishing abroad. They publish
where they
can. I blame myself for not supporting local companies, or even
foreign companies, by not buying what I would be able
Yes, and that's why Hoppy comes to Argentina every now and then, we're
all very grateful to him for that. What I meant was, I'm not asking for
donations for my Conservatory's library or for me, there are no
lutenists in Bahia Blanca (700km away from Buenos Aires, 400km away from
Mar del
Poor countries and access to resources: It is a difficult matter indeed.
What to do about it? I'm in the other end of the spectrum, the one
benefited from the free online resources or the donations. And the one
doing most illegal actions.
I'll tell you what happens down here (Argentina): we
Somehow I don't believe that the musicians are to blame for this. It
seemed that A LOT of music down there was being put out by Warner
Brothers South American division. So I'm sure they contributed to the
demise of local houses.
I'm not blaming composers for publishing abroad. They publish
