For music lovers, our bible is Gramophone magazine, published monthly in the U.K. Regular readers learn more about classical music in all its varieties from it than from any other source. Gramophone arrives each month with its own CD, which includes interviews; portions of newly recorded music, with critical commentary; reviews of new CDs, DVDs and books; vintage performances; stories of rising stars; and advice on new listening technology. The articles are beautifully written to the highest standards. Recently “Grammy” (as it is known to its fans) started a new column on how to install classical music on iPods so that it is accessible (not as easy as it sounds).
Why does this important magazine matter to us who regularly feast on live music in the Music Tent and Harris Hall? Many of you may have seen or received in the mail, “Music in the Mountains” a booklet by Gramophone, all about our Aspen Music Festival and School, its history and successes over the last 59 years. Your faithful correspondent has been attending concerts here for 30 years, and nevertheless finds stories that are new to her.
And because the booklet is published by “Grammy,” it will bring news of our beloved Aspen music to its sophisticated readership throughout the world. Make sure to pick up a copy.
Equally important, Alan Fletcher has his own blog on Grammy online each month which can be accessed by clicking on www.gramophone.co.uk and going to “online journals.”
There is no question that we are the most important summer music festival and school in the country. Our presence in Gramophone magazine and its new booklet will extend our already wide reach and stellar reputation across the globe, reaching potential students, donors and audiences.
Cita Stelzer is a member of the Aspen Music Festival and School National Council.
