Musikland -- fascinating notes on Germany's abundant musical landscape!
As
anyone who has ever visited Germany knows, the country’s cultural life is of
legendary proportions. Although only half the size of our state of Texas,
Europe’s most populous nation boasts 130 professional orchestras, 820 theaters
and 6200 museums! Due to the fact that most of Germany’s cultural scene is
funded by taxes, the country’s artists are able to spend a yearly budget of
over 9.5 Billion Dollars! This system, however, works best when the economy
excels and it faces drawbacks in times of economic crisis. Join Anette Isaacs
as she discusses the traditions, the bountiful expressions, and the challenges
of her native country's artistic life.
