A blogger with The Washington Post followed up on yesterday’s performance at the White House, commenting that the presidential exposure and attitude towards classical music is encouraging. A White House spokesperson said the event won’t be the last to feature classical music, and those in attendance noticed how the President seemed very involved in the performances.
While the press did not have access to the masterclasses conducted by world class musicians including Sharon Isbin and Joshua Bell, they were allowed to hear the two performances of the day as well as Mrs. Obama’s remarks. Click to read the perspectives of the Washington Post and Baltimore Sun.
If you missed our last article on the event, read it here.