Have We Forgotten About The Composers?

Mark Kanny says that the focus of musical performances has changed decisively over the past several decades, with the bulk of the audience’s attention now firmly focused on the performers, rather than the composer. “Performer-oriented music appreciation goes beyond what we see at concerts. The best selling CDs are often compilations featuring superstars… Yet for listeners, I think it is ultimately more rewarding to pay attention to composers than performers.”