Brief thoughts regarding house recitals and David Foster Wallace's lack of conviction
Two topics to air this morning:1) House concerts can be tricky to do well. Either the hosts are super rich and hold the recitals in some purpose-built hall or barn which lacks the warmth of a true home. Or the concerts take place in someone's poky living room where everyone's squeezed onto the sagging couch and the acoustics are overwhelming or muffled. Last night's recital of songs by Brahms (including the composer'…