http://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-fat-lady-is-still-singing
Interesting article about how people love to say that classical music is dead. What do you think about the reasons that people give for claiming that classical music is dead? Do you think that the level of classical music sales and popularity will remain consistent or decrease further in the future? (Also, spot the short quote from Joe Horowitz in the article..)
I really like the points that this article makes. I think that it is important that someone bring up and address the issue of media representation of classical music, because that is often how people believe it really is. However, I think a point he fails to bring up is that people's belief that classical music is dead often stems from a lack of understanding. Classical music makes a lot of people uncomfortable, and that is scary. They might wish it to be dead more than that is true. A large percentage of the culture does not understand classical music, and they are not familiar with its etiquette. That makes it seem outdated when they attend a performance. However, for those who regularly experience classical music, they understand and are more comfortable with these things, it does not seem odd at all, and it certainly does not seem irrelevant.
ReplyDeleteThis is very interesting! I really like the quote at the end "Those are not the sounds of death throes you hear; they are a steady heartbeat." I think the biggest thing with the classical world is that it is innovation is key. Things are changing from the traditional classical world, so people sometimes don't see the new stuff as a part of the classical world. I think as things grow and change, the classical world will broaden and most definitely not fail.
ReplyDeleteI think this all depends on the listener. We are in a school that is filled with students who are classically trained, so we are are used to being around people who appreciate this type of music. I think that there is still a group of people who are still interested in classical music, but that number has definitely decreased over the years.
ReplyDeleteI think there are numerous reasons why the classical music audience has decreased over the years. I would like to see the classical world become more innovative in regards to the traditional concert experience, programming, etc. and i feel that could help draw in audiences. The problem is a large part of society can't connect with classical music.
ReplyDeleteI think there are numerous reasons why the classical music audience has decreased over the years. I would like to see the classical world become more innovative in regards to the traditional concert experience, programming, etc. and i feel that could help draw in audiences. The problem is a large part of society can't connect with classical music.
ReplyDeleteI like the point that Tyler brought up about how whether or not classical music is dead depends on your perspective of the listener. Percentage-wise, our population may not have as many people interested in classical music, yet music programs worldwide continue to grow and thrive. There are still large numbers of people who appreciate and learn the art of classical music. To reiterate what Saige quoted, "Those are not the sounds of death throes you hear; they are a steady heartbeat"... though it seems like those around us are not valuing classical music, it is more of an overshadowing by popular song and culture than a death of the classical
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