I’m not sure I know how to cash out “aesthetic merit”, but seeing Al play Yoda live, and in particular seeing him and Jim West duet on accordian and guitar, is a moment of joy unsurpassed by any I’ve experienced at classical performances.
I saw you advertising the live performance—almost certainly what primed him as the example. I was jealous! :)
I’m not sure I know how to cash out “aesthetic merit”, but seeing Al play Yoda live, and in particular seeing him and Jim West duet on accordian and guitar, is a moment of joy unsurpassed by any I’ve experienced at classical performances.
I saw you advertising the live performance—almost certainly what primed him as the example. I was jealous! :)