Today, Don is published (under the name David Thomas) at the National Review on the sudden tide of censorship sweeping the music world following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
I just read all three of your essays dealing with Florence Price, and I enjoyed them tremendously.
First of all, the quality of your writing is superb. I'm referring to not only the ideas you present, but to your elegant, clear, beautiful use of English to express them.
Second, I agree with everything you wrote about Florence Price and her correct status in the classical music canon, and I agree with most, but not all, of everything else you wrote in these three pieces. I'll write another comment about my few disagreements with what you wrote later, on the relevant comments page.
Thank you so much for taking the initiative to create this Substack. I look forward to reading and commenting on all your posts, however frequent or infrequent they may be.
I just read all three of your essays dealing with Florence Price, and I enjoyed them tremendously.
First of all, the quality of your writing is superb. I'm referring to not only the ideas you present, but to your elegant, clear, beautiful use of English to express them.
Second, I agree with everything you wrote about Florence Price and her correct status in the classical music canon, and I agree with most, but not all, of everything else you wrote in these three pieces. I'll write another comment about my few disagreements with what you wrote later, on the relevant comments page.
Thank you so much for taking the initiative to create this Substack. I look forward to reading and commenting on all your posts, however frequent or infrequent they may be.
Thank you so much-- It's great to have you in the Podium community and I look forward to discussing music with you over the months to come!