“The reverence accorded to the composer’s score suggests that it is a sacred object, which is not to be tampered with, whose authority over the actions of all the musicians playing here tonight is absolute, which commands absolute stillness and… — Christopher Small Copy Share Image
“In a word, a concert hall is a place where middle-class white people can feel safe together.” — Christopher Small Copy Share Image
“The corps of Great Composers who provided the works that are played here are all dead; living musicians may have their works played here… — Christopher Small Copy Share Image
“The reverence accorded to the composer’s score suggests that it is a sacred object, which is not to be tampered with, whose authority over… — Christopher Small Copy Share Image
