12 Extremely Disappointing Facts About Popular Mus


Rather interesting info here. Says a lot about popular culture.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/12-extremely-disappointing-facts-about-popular-mus
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I would not tie the importance, influence and above all the staying power of classical music to market share. The best of any art, engineering or any other endeavor is most often just enjoyed by the few. it would seem to me, looking from afar that the UK has a very robust classical music enviroment. The many orchestras and the Proms etc.... they seem to promote and nuture their young artist.
"French students at the table has no idea what that meant."

which tells you all you need to know about that ridiculous country.
"Classical music is not a niche market in Europe. It is alive and well."

My sister just spent a week in Vienna and when I asked she told me she had no prayer of going to the opera there due to demand and ticket costs.
Schubert, how about Sex, Drug and Opera?
Ever thought about it? Not onto any drugs, except would never mind a drag of good pot(possibly with cute date) followed by any descent Cabernet before the live classical performance.

Have to 100% agree that only in US the quality of grey substance in the head is measured by dollar.