Says the Master of the Queen’s Music: “We can all learn from a recent auction of art as an instantly recognisable iconic commodity, where it has become part of the entertainment industry, crossed with investment banking.”
Tag: 10.09.08
Kirov Relishes Its ‘Lowbrow’ Don Quixote
“Among the surviving 19th century ballets, Don Quixote… doesn’t get much respect. It wears its lowbrow intentions a mite too proudly… But let’s face it: Don Q is about keeping the audience entertained, and high art is often perceived as tainted when it entertains. The Kirov Ballet, not surprisingly, approaches it with no such hang-ups.”