Not satisfied with the professional reviews of performances? Think the Cliburn needs more mean-spirited pettiness? May we recommend the comments section on the official Cliburn blog, then.
Nothing brings out the nasty side of people faster than the distance and relative anonymity of the Web. So, of course, Cliburn followers and classical musical enthusiasts have not been shy about sharing their opinions online.
Most notable: after the semifinal cut this week, users logged on to share their opinions about the jury's picks. The level of the exchange quickly dropped to insults, and eliminated competitor Lukas Vondracek even dropped in to defend himself and join the argument, telling one his harshest critics that he'd like to hear her play something.
So. If you find yourself getting too caught up in the beauty and the grandeur of the Cliburn, reading blog comments is a quick way to come back down to earth.
-- Alyson Ward
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