Monday, June 6, 2011

Is Classical Music Dying - The Reasons Why

By Andy D. Ward


Is classical music dying? This has been asked by quite a lot of people who are following the trends in the industry. It is not at all an unexpected question. This genre is no longer as powerful as it used to be in past years. It has been outperformed by others across the world.

This type of music used to be reserved for the elite of different societies. This tradition has been one of the things that have prevented its commercial success like other types. It has a lot of rigidity that has not made it to be received easily by more individuals worldwide.

These days there are no composers that are enjoying the kind of esteem that is given to the likes of Bach, Beethoven or Mozart. Some people may argue that the performance of these great masters is not easy to surpass. However, every generation should be able to produce its list of great composers.

Statistics has clearly shown that numerically, it is being enjoyed by a lot more people than before. The fact is still there that it has a very minor percentage in the industry. It is very minute when placed side by side with the global reach of other genres.

Is classical music dying? Not really. The industry is witnessing a lot of positive reinvention. A lot of bright ideas are being brought in to attract the interest of a much bigger and youthful crowd. Work is being done with different artist to make this happen.

A lot of positive change has already started to happen. More audience is already being attracted. A good example is the increasing interest on campuses of universities. Online technology is also being harnessed to easily reach out to a larger crowd. The classics are still going to be available for as many people that love them for years to come.




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