Why is classical music worth nurturing today? Why does it matter? How does one connect this music with a diverse audience? What's more valuable...recorded or live music?

Amanda Cook, editor-in-chief of I CARE IF YOU LISTEN, joins Gustav to answer these questions.  A spirited discussion continues throughout and they discuss several topics related to contemporary Classical music, from the experience of attending a first concert to the political engagement of the arts and how the music can frame causes relevant to modern life. Amanda also shares her specific path to becoming a classical music fan, which includes  “getting her face blown off” by Mahler’s 1st symphony.  

Bonus: A mini history lesson on Contemporary Classical Music!

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