Less Music, But At Least The Tickets Are Still Expensive

South Florida’s recent history with classical music is an unhappy one, bordering on the tragic – the (some would say unnecessary) shutdown of the Florida Philharmonic removed the anchor of the local scene, and several smaller groups that sprang up in the Phil’s wake have fared no better. So with the situation so precarious, why are some South Florida music organizations still charging $50 a ticket for a standard performance?