Eventually, however, in late October, a curt letter arrived from Virgin's V2 music group espousing no interest in the idea. Perhaps Mr. Branson will indeed see it published on this page, and be inspired. It still sounds like the sort of challenge he would appreciate. Dear Mr. Branson, You have met many remarkable challenges and won. You have successful airlines and hotels and cinemas and shops, and your public presence is a joy.
Some ventures involving balloons are yet to be achieved.
I am passionate about its power and beauty and exhilaration, and believe that you, as an imaginative leader, can reveal a public yearning and re-awaken a worldwide passion. Let me visit with you and convince you. Or come to Vermont, where I'll make you a wonderful home-cooked meal and present you with an exciting and nearly impossible challenge involving the Branson Positions, The New Virgins, Deep Thought Music, and 100 composers you can explode onto the popular stage. It's been since Puccini, this dry spell unprecedented in the world's music. And now we're entering a great new Golden Age of music.