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August 24, 2009
Information suggests classical music is reaching new demographics
Information released today shows that classical music is reaching new demographics. As part of an initiative to bring classical music to underserved and underprivileged inner city youth, publisher Boosey & Hawkes sponsored the commission of a new work that was premiered at the program’s opening event in Washington, DC.
The Cereal List has obtained a video excerpt of the performance:
o Bling Bling appeared to be overwhelmingly positive, The Cereal List has uncovered some information that suggests a hint of animosity. It seems that just after the work’s premiere a new term found its way into the Urban Dictionary. No word yet on what Hawkes is street slang for.
Originally posted by Ludwig Van from The Cereal List, ReBlogged by newmusicrebloggers on Aug 24, 2009 at 05:11 PM