Role Of Classical Music

Over recent centuries, classical music has held a unique position in its ability to convey rich facets of expressions in a piece of composition. It is a music that expresses thoughts, concepts or a story. Because of its potential to communicate sophisticated messages, classical music has been worshipped and protected over many centuries by a philosophy of greatness. “Classical music” is not only a term that reflects the so-called “classical age” period of musical composition, but is also a term that refers to the musical expression from the 17th century until today. The trademark of classical music is how it conveys a narrative, an idea and a concept by strictly musical means. It provides listeners with a glimpse of the composers' mind and

In order to apply the observations taken from the literature review, discourse analysis, quantitative research analysis, and two case studies will provide practical examination in the contemporary cultural sector. The multidisciplinary perspectives will guide the thesis towards how cultural organizations can, and are dealing with the notion of “old fashioned” music and classical music's irrelevance for being termed as such in contemporary society. This thesis consists of four chapters, the first of which will investigate the ideology and situation of classical music in contemporary society, and discuss the so-called “death of classical music”, that prevails among some critics, especially in musicologist Julian Johnson's Who Needs Classical Music?: Cultural Choice and Musical Values. It will also summarize literature by Bonita M. Kolb, a scholar of business and cultural marketing, as well as other

In this digital era, classical music is understood in, but also limited to its rich historical context. Fluidity in society seems to make relatively little impact on the image of classical music and its focus on lasting tradition. However, it is undeniable that classical music is shaped by dynamics in society. This is clear if one compares today's practice of public classical performances in the context of consumption, to the times when it was dedicated to courts and churches. Tracing the history of classical music can therefore help to understand the ideology and the philosophy that have been formed and associated