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No, I don't know how to get young people to start listening to jazz again. But I do know this: Any symphony orchestra that thinks it can appeal to under-30 listeners by suggesting that they 'should' like Schubert and Stravinsky has already lost the battle.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the challenge of attracting young audiences to classical music by imposing expectations.
Terry Teachout highlights the importance of engaging younger listeners with authentic experiences rather than merely telling them what they should appreciate. The quote suggests that art forms like jazz and classical music need to evolve and connect with the interests of younger generations to remain relevant, rather than relying on authoritative claims about what is 'worthy' of appreciation.
Themes
JazzMusicYouthEngagementCultureSymphony
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a music festival, addressing how to attract younger audiences.
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