I’ve heard some say classical music is elitist, even inaccessible. However, the works of many great classical composers were the pop songs of their day, and today’s music owes much to them.
Let’s return to the idea of ego and personality. Most classical musicians have studied their craft for years, if not decades. They attend numerous auditions in which their talents are analyzed and judged. They devote countless hours to honing their skills. And, if all goes well, they get to hear adoring crowds burst into applause. So, yes, ego is involved. If you take the average orchestra, you will find a wonderful microcosm of society, the good and the bad. You will encounter hard work, fear, triumph, backstabbing, excess and passion.
Isn’t it delicious?
There are some wonderful romance books out there that explore this intriguing world. Here’s the fun part, where I get to share them with you!
Kate McMurray’s The Stars that Tremble features an opera legend whose career is cut short by a vocal injury.
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I'm working on one, it's a NA romance about a violinist, called Mary Anne's Rhapsody! And my friend, Claire Handscombe just published a YA romance about a violist, called Girl, Unstrung!! Thank you for posting the above list! Looks like I have some reading to do!