And Marcus Plieninger has some rightfully uncomplimentary things to write concerning the trip. Do notice that the post takes note of the many, many, many people who, because of state-sponsored oppression, will be entirely unable to enjoy the music of the Philharmonic during its stay in North Korea. I mean, when you travel to a country for Christmas concerts and the rendition of Handel's Messiah could be the cause of increased oppression because the music and the sentiments it expresses are entirely antithetical to the ideology of the North Korean regime, there really isn't much use for the trip, now is there?
