The story here:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-23/opera-singer-tamar-iveri-released-from-otello/5543944
I was a bit hesitant to create this thread, but I did. I don't want to needlessly create controversy here, but I think it can provide for an interesting contrast of opinions on this news story. Of course, if you want to challenge another forum members' opinion, please do it within the rules of TC. I don't want this thread to descent to mayhem and be locked!
So, once you've read the story, you might want to give your thoughts on it.
Some specific questions here (for guidance only) :
1. Do you think that the decision to prevent this singer from performing was a good one?
2. Why or why not?
3. Under what circumstances should a musicians' comments on sensitive issues like this affect their ability to perform?
4. Should posts on facebook or on other social media be taken to be the same as comments made in an 'on the record' type or official interview, for example in a published article?
5. Does vilification of minorities (be it LGBT, ethnic, religous groups) by musicians worry you so much that you would boycott their performance?
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-23/opera-singer-tamar-iveri-released-from-otello/5543944
I was a bit hesitant to create this thread, but I did. I don't want to needlessly create controversy here, but I think it can provide for an interesting contrast of opinions on this news story. Of course, if you want to challenge another forum members' opinion, please do it within the rules of TC. I don't want this thread to descent to mayhem and be locked!
So, once you've read the story, you might want to give your thoughts on it.
Some specific questions here (for guidance only) :
1. Do you think that the decision to prevent this singer from performing was a good one?
2. Why or why not?
3. Under what circumstances should a musicians' comments on sensitive issues like this affect their ability to perform?
4. Should posts on facebook or on other social media be taken to be the same as comments made in an 'on the record' type or official interview, for example in a published article?
5. Does vilification of minorities (be it LGBT, ethnic, religous groups) by musicians worry you so much that you would boycott their performance?