Save Esbjerg Ensemble

I have been coming to Esbjerg for the last seven Augusts to perform with this wonderful ensemble in your annual Esbjerg International Chamber Music Festival. Knowing something of the origins, growth, vitality and innovation of this group, and recognizing the indispensible role that culture and creativity plays in the life-blood and sustainability of any community, it has always struck me what a wonderfully enlightened community the town of Esbjerg must be. To have such a jewel in it's crown as the Esbjerg Ensemble should be the envy of every community. It is something worth fighting for. To suggest casting it away with the idea that a little money is saved reveals a disturbing disregard for what has real value in our lives. It is not an act the town of Esbjerg will ever be proud of or will easily get back.