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Classical Music

wryter2000

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2. Harp

Reply to elleng (Reply #1)

Thu Dec 9, 2021, 04:47 PM

Dec 2021

The only instrument women were allowed to play in a symphony orchestra. They’re a collective, and the members didn’t allow women. I hope they’ve gotten better. My favorite orchestra, sadly.

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The Vienna Philharmonic didn't accept women until 1997. elleng Dec 2021 #1

Harp wryter2000 Dec 2021 #2

Bias in auditions wryter2000 Dec 2021 #3

This family is a good start, but there's no question that classical music is pretty white. Ocelot II Dec 2021 #4

My orchestra, MuseRider Dec 2021 #5