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Just_the_facts_ma_m t1_isfywt1 wrote

Reply to comment by Aquahemo in TIL that before Lincoln Center could reward David Geffen's $100 Million donation by renaming "Avery Fisher Hall" to "David Geffen Hall", they had to pay the heirs of Fisher - the original donor - $15 million. Geffen's donation has a provision that requires his name to be on the hall "in perpetuity". by AspireAgain

Spending $500MM On a facility for the ultra rich instead of programs to support the general public is as far from a cliche as possible. It’s good old disgusting greed and ego.

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[deleted] t1_isgc2b7 wrote

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Just_the_facts_ma_m t1_ish1705 wrote

Yes. Classical music is enjoyed with those of means.

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https://www.marketwatch.com/story/rich-people-are-way-more-likely-to-listen-to-this-type-of-music-2018-08-17-16882116

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[deleted] t1_ish3g96 wrote

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Aquahemo t1_ishdvan wrote

Doesn't mean it's not a cliche. There's always some person who says "why don't they spend that money on the poor"? Quite predictable, in fact I was expecting someone to say it in this thread and you did.

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