Re:Orchestral musicians have unusually challenging jobs
by Leherenn on Thursday March 24, 2022 @01:43PM
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Why do musicians hate the "non-classical" concerts?
Re:Orchestral musicians have unusually challenging jobs
by callalex on Thursday March 24, 2022 @03:47PM
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For the same reason a Michelin chef wouldn’t enjoy being a fry cook at McDonalds. It’s all the tedious parts of the job without the challenge and creativity parts.
Re:Orchestral musicians have unusually challenging jobs
by Leherenn on Thursday March 24, 2022 @04:10PM
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Are the top movie scores really that bad/simple compared to the average classical piece? Clearly, the classical masterpieces are a step or two above, but they don't always play that or it must get boring quickly I assume.
To me, if felt more like a Michelin chef having a go at a burger. You wouldn't do that all the time, but it could be a fun distraction once in a while. If anything, it feels like you would need quite a bit of creativity to adapt a piece that was not meant for a classical orchestra.
1. Benefactors who give money to the orchestra, rent boxes, etc. 2. Popular (non classical) concerts which have a possibly larger crowd and varied material. Harry Potter with orchestral accompaniment? Tenacious D with orchestral accompaniment? The musicians hate it, it pays the bills. 3. A mostly part time staff. Most orchestral musicians will play in many orchestras, teach, etc.
They made a loss on your concert. But they knew they would.