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RE: Wrong? It doesn't look that way.

Actually, you are dodging the point and cherry picking. And, to be honest, wrong in a number of ways. The Tchaikovsky 2 may be less often performed than the Tchaikovsky 1 (thank goodness), but it too is a standard, old, warhorse. If you didn't know that, why are you posting on this subject? Europe generally has a better environment for more unusual and newer repertoire, but Messiaen is a famous composer by 20th century standards, and is long deceased and thus not contemporary. Also, the Turangalila is probably his most famous orchestral piece.

Ms. Wang may pick her own repertoire. But she nearly always picks what major orchestras are going to be most willing to program. (No point in arguing with me, I looked at her entire schedule this year.) Perhaps in her solo recitals she is able to be more adventurous, and if she is, I respect her for that. And this is only evidence that she is in fact a major star, which you seem so anxious to prove. So calmez-vous.

Finally, have you ever spoken at length to conductors and others who are responsible for the programs of symphony orchestras about this very issue? I have. When they pay big fees to big names, they expect to fill the seats with paying customers. Less well-known music has to be presented in other ways.

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