“As Sir Adrian Boult pointed out in the 1930s, the relationship between the state and the arts is complex but the situation we have now is a make-or-break moment. If we fall for the nonsense being fed to us by the Arts Council and their kin, the art form will be lost to the wealthy. If we want the art form to reflect us, and be available to us, the battle should focus on how we demand the brightest and best examples of the art form.
And ultimately, we should recognise that anyone who suggests that opera is not for the working class wants to con you into believing that eating crumbs is the progressive choice.”
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