Re: Mandolin classical literature
The CMSA group's decision notwithstanding "Light Classical" sounds like a dreadfully milquetoasty characterization of this wonderful music. At least for me, the BL music I enjoy most was written for dancing, too. Not in the folk tradition, for sure....
I appreciate Martin's suggestion of a 'sub-genre', but I am perfectly content with thinking of the Ballo Liscio tradition as a valid music in its own right, and deserving of its own life and love and proud performance.
To my ear, hands and feet, it is not "light" anything. It is a rich, unique musical tradition that has and should continue to stand on its own. Does it draw on some "classical" phrasing or structures? Likely so, just as "classical" has drawn on many a folk tradition. If the CMSA folks want to dig into it, fine, but Ballo Liscio doesn't play second mandolin to anything.
However, without the prospect of a revival of dancing to the music, it may be doomed to the stultifying regimens of the the classical rather than the lifeblood that the music has arisen from and continues to pulsate.
still smoothly dancing,
Mick
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