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You might still hear that one. I've heard men say, "I don't like sopranos." And part of the reason why so many orchestras have blind auditions now, with musicians behind a screen, is that sexism (and racism and other "isms") were such a factor. Thanks so much for mentioning it.

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Janice Harayda
Janice Harayda

Written by Janice Harayda

Critic, novelist, award-winning journalist. Former book editor of the Plain Dealer and book columnist for Glamour. Words in NYT, WSJ, and other major media.

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