Through the looking Glass

[Boilk]

One young critic not afraid to put Philip Glass in his place

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012...ymphony-review

Why aren't more critics unafraid to expose mediocre composers for what they are? Unbelievably, the Guardian has closed comments on this review less than 48 hours after it appeared.

[teamsaint]

Just read that review.
Well, as you say, she's not afraid to say it how she sees it.
I hope the criticism was valid.I don't like the "Knock it and make yourself a name" school of criticism.

No doubt, the views are well founded, though.
Don't get Glass at all, as it goes.

[Roehre]

One young critic not afraid to put Philip Glass in his place

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012...ymphony-review

Why aren't more critics unafraid to expose mediocre composers for what they are? Unbelievably, the Guardian has closed comments on this review less than 48 hours after it appeared.

I am afraid she's exposing brilliantly the emperor's new clothes.

[MrGongGong]

I am afraid she's exposing brilliantly the emperor's new clothes.

Oh dear
It's a crap review and probably not a great piece
but the ENC argument is daft IMV

[Roehre]

Oh dear
It's a crap review and probably not a great piece
but the ENC argument is daft IMV

Why?

[MrGongGong]

Why?

Because it's usually used by people who have the mistaken belief that music (and art) they don't like is some kind of con trick.

[Roehre]

Because it's usually used by people who have the mistaken belief that music (and art) they don't like is some kind of con trick.

Thank you for the compliment.
End of discussion.

[Serial_Apologist]

Because it's usually used by people who have the mistaken belief that music (and art) they don't like is some kind of con trick.

[Serial_Apologist]

Thank you for the compliment.
End of discussion.

Is this a manifestation of a generation gap?

[french frank]

Because it's usually used by people who have the mistaken belief that music (and art) they don't like is some kind of con trick.

Of course, if that's only usually, what is it on the other occasions?