The author, Anna Goldsworthy, wrote the article titled, “The Lost Art of Listening,” referring to classical music. She claims that classical music is becoming irrelevant in today’s society. The minimal number of those who enjoy classical music are senior citizens. They outnumber the number of young adults, who enjoy the classical music. Her argument was very valid and I agree with her statements. Classical music is considered outdated and is taken for granted.
Insomniacs or newly blessed parents listen to classical music in hopes for a night of rest without any interruptions. “Music wants to be explored, not just heard.” When I read this line in the article, I stopped myself, and I agreed with the author. Music should compensate feelings one has while listening to it. Specifically, classical music is a delicate art, it takes special care to not necessarily understand it, but to feel it. Pop culture takes away that feeling. The majority of the music played on the radio have topics that include; vulgarity, innuendos, and drinking until one cannot see straight.
“It makes greater demands on our attention.” Classical music is definitely…show more content… The music – the sacred object – is passed literally from one hand to another, down the generations, even across cultures.” Sitting in the living room, at my childhood home, is a piano. Over a decade ago, the upright Gulbransen was given to my family, from my great grandmother. Her parents purchased the piano in the late 1930’s, it was $125.00. The tradition of playing the piano is passed down from generation to generation, similar to the piano. Goldsworthy also brought up the point that, in the 19th century, it was common for families to gather around the piano and spend quality time together. Nowadays, families gathering around a television set is being considered quality time spent with the
