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“As any painter, writer, or composer knows, artworks arise from the tension between their physical materials and the thought or spirit that shapes them from within. Though they require some outward, physical element, they cease to function as art when they are reduced to their objectlike, artifactual element. This definitive tension underlies art’s varied social uses and explains how it came to be celebrated on the one hand as an expression of the highest spiritual achievements of humanity and, on the other, criticized as merely another precious object—a trapping of wealth, privilege, and social exclusion. Even in the heyday of classical music, there was always a gap between the philosophical claims for music and social practice”

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Book:Who Needs Classical Music?: Cultural Choice and Musical Value
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Who Needs Classical Music?: Cultural Choice and Musical Value

Who Needs Classical Music?: Cultural Choice and Musical Value delves into the multifaceted nature of classical music, examining its cultural impact and individual significance. The book addresses the question of why classical music remains a vital part of our cultural heritage, despite changing musical tastes and technological advancements. It provides insights into the diverse ways in which classical music is experienced and valued by different audiences, and offers a nuanced perspective on its place in the modern musical landscape. more

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Julian Johnson
Julian Johnson

Julian Johnson is a music teacher, with the exact birth and death dates unknown. more

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