Andrew Goldstein's The New Classical Music Experience

The New Classical Music Experience, an article written by Andrew Goldstein and published by The Huffington Post, proposed the idea of replacing ordinary concert halls with a more social setting in order to intrigue common listeners of classical music. Audiences would likely feel exhilarated to connect with classical music if they had a chance to personally communicate with the musicians and other members of the audience. Goldstein emphasizes that a profuse portion of individuals claim that they listen to classical music but don’t actually visit a concert hall to experience the music themselves, therefore a change seems necessary in order to have classical music attract more popularity towards attending live performances. Also, due to the numerous different types of music in our society, many musicians and simply those who listen to music may not realize their passion for the classical
At least for those who don’t find any distinct purpose in attending a concert to listen to classical music, venues such as Emerald City Music allows them to connect with the musicians and receive further knowledge and wisdom about their craft. Personally, I understand the benefits of experiencing classical music within a traditional concert hall, although many other people find it more pleasing to listen to the music on their own time instead of formally attending a show. At least by offering a more social setting at classical music concerts, the overall experience would appeal not only those searching quality classical music, but also those desiring to communicate with others that have the same musical predilection. On the other hand, even if some individuals within the audience decide not to attend another classical music event ever again, creating a new musical atmosphere that appeals to current generations proves as a step in the right