“[T]he evolution of the orchestra was brought to a standstill”

“There is a landmark moment in which the evolution of the orchestra was brought to a standstill.” William Bolcom wrote in his 2013 “The Future of the Orchestra.” Later in the piece, discussing the historical exclusion of the saxophone in orchestras: “This exclusivity goes against the vernacular part of the orchestra’s history, made up as … Continue reading “[T]he evolution of the orchestra was…