Classical Music Still Alive?

Al Mohler reviews the book, "Why Classical Music Still Matters" by Lawrence Kramer.

These are the best of times and the worst of times for classical music. More music is available to more people than ever before. The digital revolution has made more music available than at any previous time in human history, and available 24/7 at very low cost. Musical performances silent for decades are now available in new digital editions.

Yet, enrollment in many musical education programs is dropping fast as children and teenagers play video games, spend time on the internet, join soccer leagues, and think of music as something they buy -- not something they do. Music programs in public schools are often cut for budgetary reasons or reduced in size and scope.

Lawrence Kramer, Professor of English and Music at Fordham University in New York City has written a wonderful and informative book intended to make the argument that classical music has a distinctive and much-needed place in our culture and in our individual lives.

Read the whole thing.



Speaking of classical music. I just bought this recording yesterday: Mozart for your Mind. I feel smarter already. WAY smarter.

In all seriousness it's really good. I wish I would have paid more attention when I was forced to learn this kind of stuff when I was a kid. My parents told me to, but I just wanted to play basketball. That's probably why I lean towards jazz today.