A Classic(al) Response to Prop 8

[thoreau]

So - moroccomole posted a video of classical giant Itzhak Perlman talking about Proposition 8 and it's affect on his lesbian daughter. Perlman is, of course, a world renowned violin virtuoso and conductor. So I think to myself - wouldn't it be great to run that ad (audio form) on KDFC - and immediately sent our sales director to talk to the No on 8 campaign. They are now negotiating to get the ad on the air on KDFC.

Here's is Itzhak's ad:

I hope No on 8 takes the opportunity.....

Comments

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Considering how the Classical music scene is still pretty homophobic, I am so impressed that he did this.

[transmodal.livejournal.com]

Good work, I hope they will get the ad on air.

[scream4noreason.livejournal.com]

Thats great.Where are Barbra Streisand and Cher?Both of them have gay children and have previously been outspoken on gay rights.Everyone put the heat on Ellen and she stepped up.

[balanceinchaos.livejournal.com]

That's great... I hope it runs!

[grizzlyzone.livejournal.com]

Yea³, Bob!

[grizzlyzone.livejournal.com]

Considering how the Classical music scene is still pretty homophobic...

I did not know that. Do you think it's just one of those things that's not discussed, or what?

[badgerpdx.livejournal.com]

One more reason to love him...like I needed it. I never realized what a wonderful speaking voice he has...Basso Profundo.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Yes, it isn't discussed.