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Classical Notes: January 30, 2009 Archive

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Classical Music: What a bargain!

Posted at 11:15 AM on January 30, 2009 by Gillian Martin

It's a common misconception that only the rich can afford to see live classical music. New Yorker columnist (and MacArthur genius grant winner) Alex Ross deconstructs the myth by seeing how much classical music he can hear live for $100.

Short answer? More than he had time to get to. Read about it here.

True, he lives in New York City, but one could do the same thing in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Check our Events Calendar for hints about where to start.

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