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| To provide a framework for the shared enjoyment and exploration of the classical guitar in New York City, and to promote awareness and appreciation of its heritage and influence across musical genres, bringing together performers, composers, supporting members of the guitar community, and the listening public in ways that enrich the experience of all. |
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| NYlon Home Features Classifieds Get Involved History Lesson Interview Room Letter from the Editor Loose Strings Member of the Month NY Focus NYlon Asks the Pros Reviews Technique Workshop Transcription Station Volume Resources Community Forum NYlon Newsletter Member Showcase Guitar Links Teacher Directory NYlon Staff | NYlon Asks the Pros | Do conductors respect the guitar? Frederic Hand: Conductors respect the music first and foremost. When the score calls for a guitar, they are just as demanding of the guitarist as they are with any other instrument. Of course, a guitar playing with the orchestra is a novelty, but I've always been treated very respectfully. There is a lot of good-natured kidding from fellow musicians. Very often the guitar part requires playing in only one or two arias. After that, I discretely leave the pit. As I'm walking past them, usually someone will say "you mean you not staying for the third act?" I usually respond: "There's a third act?" Frederic Hand has been the official guitarist for the Metropolitan Opera in New York City for over 20 years. | ||||||||||||
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