Listening to classical

[FrostedNipple]

Anyone else find they listen to classical music and actually like it? I remember when I was a kid and I would refuse to like it. But it really is quite empowering. Very fulfilling. Anyone else enjoy it?

[leowyatt]

Yes I listen to classical music. I think with that style of music you need to find a style you really like. I didn't refuse to listen to it when I was younger but I just couldn't get into it. It was only when I was taking my A-Levels did I actually start to appreciate classical music. That was all thanks to a teacher who took the time to go through various composers to find one that spoke to me.

For example I am a big fan of Rachmaninoff. The misus cries when she listens to Bolero and loves Barber (adagio) but we are both huge fans of dance music.

[Dee]

Me. I love classical

[phykell]

Yes and I'm just about to do my piano practice

Remember, classical music used to be popular music.

[Slinwagh]

I like some, I have bought a good few songs on iTunes.

[luke]

cant say its my cup of tea TBQFH

[cleanbluesky]

Originally Posted by phykell

Yes and I'm just about to do my piano practice

Remember, classical music used to be popular music.

To those who could afford to attend recitals

[phykell]

Originally Posted by cleanbluesky

To those who could afford to attend recitals

Plenty of lunch-time concerts around, often free or low cost.

The larger concert venues are always going to be expensive but you just have to look around at the smaller, more local places. There's loads of amazing talent out there - you don't have to buy in to the idea of there only being a few famous musicians or orchestras worth seeing

[phykell]

Originally Posted by luke

cant say its my cup of tea TBQFH

Like other music, classical music is best heard live. It really doesn't suit any sort of recording IMO and it's worth spending some effort getting into.

[cleanbluesky]

Originally Posted by phykell

Plenty of lunch-time concerts around, often free or low cost.

The larger concert venues are always going to be expensive but you just have to look around at the smaller, more local places. There's loads of amazing talent out there - you don't have to buy in to the idea of there only being a few famous musicians or orchestras worth seeing

When I've been to classical, I've paid the price... I don't want to be up in the clouds.

I was commenting on the fact that you said it used to be popular - but popular music is REALLY popular because its so much more accessible than music used to be. It's also really simple.