Saturday, December 29, 2012

DSO bassist brings classical music to the masses

DETROIT (AP) - On a typical night at the Cadieux Café on Detroit's east side, people come for the Belgian-style mussels, feather bowling and live rock or jazz.

But recently there's been a new addition to the menu: classical music.

The Classical Revolution Detroit jam session for classical musicians is led by Detroit Symphony Orchestra bassist Rick Robinson.

The 49-year-old Robinson tells The Detroit News (http://bit.ly/T4uQoD ), It's a party and everyone's invited."

Robinson thinks classical musicians should reach out to younger, more urban, diverse audiences.

The Revolution started in San Francisco six years ago and has spread to more than 30 cities in the United States, Canada and Europe.

Robinson also started two classical groups to take the music out of Orchestra Hall and into the community.
Information from: The Detroit News, http://detnews.com/

from: http://www.wlns.com/story/20437969/dso-bassist-brings-classical-music-to-the-masses

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