One of the great virtues, apart from the pleasure of performing these works, is that it's opened up an entirely new, expansive repertoire of American Jewish music.
From Neville Marriner
As you know, there are certain languages that lend themselves very easily to vocal use.
Before, we may have taken part in it without even thinking it was American Jewish, but in this case, I think, you have now perhaps pointed us in a direction of a new interest in this repertoire.
But the most important test is to take them on tour and see if you can bear to spend time with them.
I think the quality of something like the Beveridge, for instance, will have a life of its own.
I think we were all frustrated with our daily routine.
If the (British) Arts Council give you money, they also tell you how to spend it.
If we perform the romantic repertoire we need more musicians.
Most Beethoven symphonies require 80 or more instruments, and the late romantics even more.
One thing we were looking for from the start was players who really fit together, who sounded in tune.
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