Crush and Edward Said

Went to this concert last night.
http://www.chronologyarts.net/concerts/concert/crush
- Paul Evernden
- Alex Pozniak
- Alex Hills
- Michael Finnissy
- George Benjamin
- Claudia Molitor
- Cyrus Meurant

Saw a fascinating 'yogic' phsyical performance in which the piano player jumped up on top of the piano and did a Virasana. Quesionable. Fascinating.

Reading a book of articles written by Edward Said. 'Music at the Limit'.

He makes an interesting comment about how music was once a place to experience new ideas. Now classical music seems to be a historic 'reproduction' exercise. A perfectionistic approach. An exercise in which comparison can occur.

Last night, I heard a few world premiers and found it a much more relaxed and meaningful experience.

Last night's concert was a musical experience far beyond the touristy music festivals that enable the 'consumption of the classics'.