May 31, 2021

Tag: THe Big FIve

The Big Five

Nathaniel Dancer

The Big Five

In the 1950s the symphony, orchestra, and philharmonic enthusiasts in America adopted the term “The Big Five” to symbolize the ranking of the most prestigious music ensembles in the country. No similar list existed in Europe. The Europeans are far less ego-centric than Americans, consequently

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