Is Classical Music Elitist? (Response to TwoSetViolin's video on elitism in classical music)

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I watched TwoSetViolin's video recently talking about Elitism in Classical Music which you can find here:
• Our Opinion on Elitism...
It's a fun and relatable video, and it really got me thinking about this topic that has been on my mind off and on for most of my musical life. As I surfed around for other videos and articles on this topic, I also found this excellently researched video from the new channel "Cult of Musicology." I highly recommend it:
• The Elitism of Classic...
This video is necessarily incomplete! I'm sure I am only scratching the surface of this topic, so please do leave comments and let me know what I missed and what I should address in future followups on this topic.

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@josephl3241

Wow, I’m very happy I stumbled upon this video and really appreciate your perspective - especially your comparison to Olympic sports and your point about complexity not necessarily equating to ‘value’.

@Ayo.Ajisafe 2 года назад

Despite playing no major part in my household as a child I never had any difficulty appreciating classical music. But its funny that you brought up Uylesis.

@ChopinIsMyBestFriend 3 года назад

i’m only 5 minutes in but your comment about music education made me think how poor it is. in music classes they never once introduced me to anything i like. i was in choir. thought the music was awful. never once was i shown chopin or liszt. i can’t recollect even hearing beethoven mozart or bach. i remember african drums, the sound of music, hot cross buns, gloria, just simple stuff. i could never imagine a teacher showing a class of young kids chopin’s heroic polonaise. that needs to change. i was just fortunate enough to search it out eventually for myself at a later time than i wish i would’ve started playing piano. also if youtube never existed i would’ve never found what i love.

@leonhayes188

Only if you want it to be

@shelleybinkley4266 3 года назад

So... the perception of classical music as "elitist" seems to be a particularly American thing. I haven't traveled in Asia, but having traveled in Europe, classical music and art in general seem to be more integrated into the social fabric and culture. Audiences, particularly at opera, which is what I attended most, can be quite boistrous, especially in outdoor settings. They clapped after solos, sometimes drowning out the next part of the piece. I also noticed audience members of all ages present. What do you think? Is classical music perceived as "elitist" in non-American cultures?

@shelleybinkley4266 3 года назад

Side note: Millions of people appreciate classical music without realizing it. What would Star Wars' Darth Vader be without the John Williams' soundtrack? An old man with an ill-fitting CPAP device.

@alanrobertson9790

Generally the people who say classical music is elitist don't like classical music, don't like elites or the people who like classical music. Allowing noise at concerts would not be an improvement.