CM image problem?

[Peter]

Does Classical music really have an image problem or is it the culture that surrounds it that has the real problem?

http://www.gramophone.co.uk/feature/...e-21st-century

[Chris]

Good article. There's a lot there, but as to the main question, it's definitely the culture. The culture currently values instant gratification and resists rules and formality. And I think the article correctly points out that you can't make something that is more or less the exact opposite of what the culture currently wants more popular by making it conform to what the culture currently wants. It doesn't work (as we have seen), and it just diminishes the thing in question. This has been tried with religion as well, and it has been a total failure. You can't make something that is in essence deep, complex, and serious more popular by trying to make it fun, because it will never be as fun as actual fun. Let it be what it is, do your best to promote it, and people who care will find it.

[Peter]

Yes, refreshing to read something other than the usual stereotyped responses to this 'problem' that are now common even from musicians themselves.

[Peter]

A way forward or just another gimmick?

http://www.alphr.com/apple/apple-tv/...lassical-music

[hal9000]

Surely the next big thing in classical music has got to be virtual reality with 3D audio. It will offer an experience that few have ever had - standing where the conductor is during a performance.

[Peter]

Surely the next big thing in classical music has got to be virtual reality with 3D audio. It will offer an experience that few have ever had - standing where the conductor is during a performance.

Yes I think this is possibly a way to engage young people as well as initiatives such as this:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education...cal-music.html

[Joy]

Very interesting.

[Peter]

Another good initiative to help to engage young people.
http://www.classicalmusicmagazine.or...e-partnership/