John Harris Harbisonis an American composer, known for his symphonies, operas, and large choral works... (wikipedia)
No performer wants the listener to be distracted, least of all Lorraine,
This year's Performing Ensembles Program panel has chosen to recognize with significant support a number of smaller organizations, new applicants, and distinctive new directions in contemporary music, with a welcome geographic spread.
There would be no cancellation ever from Lorraine that would be anything less than some sort of personal necessity.
This is not a political process. The Public Service Board is a judicial body. We felt like it would be really unprofessional to interfere in that process.