Earlier this year, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra made a historic decision to hire Marin Alsop, an American woman, as its conductor. The decision led to controversy, with praise and criticism from some surprising arenas. We look at the BSO's decision and discuss the role of classical music in society today.
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Classical Music in the 21st Century
Listen Monday, Aug. 1, 2005 at 12:06 p.m. in Arts & CultureGuest host: Mary Tillotson
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Guests
Joseph Horowitz
Author, “Classical Music in America: A History of Its Rise and Fall”
Tim Smith
Music Critic, Baltimore Sun
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