The classical period of music excites and interests me the most. I find it fascinating how music evolved from being central mostly to the Church to a key part of European culture. It lost its connection solely to the religious world and became something to enjoy on its own. The textbook discusses how the average person became somewhat exposed to music and concerts at this time. Before the Renaissance only rich people went to Operas. This idea of narrowing the gap of music exposure really appeals to me. Key historical events that happened at this time were the American and French Revolutions. This fits perfectly with the idea of narrowing the inequality gap. A central belief to the revolutions was to end the tyranny of the elite.
I chose to listen to Beethoven’s 5th Symphony in C minor. I was astounded by the length of it. I cant imagine sitting through it all at a concert. I love the emotion and passion that one can feel from listening to it. I felt very anxious listening to it as well.
I love that this time period changed musical exposure among society. Classical music has since then expanded its audience to anyone who wants to listen, regardless of their religion or economical class. I enjoy classical music as well, and find it relaxing to listen to. I like how, at times, it can also evoke so much emotion without necessarily the use of lyrics.
I completely agree with how interesting that idea of “narrowing the music gap” as you said really is. Music has evolved into something that everyone has easy access to enjoying instead of a luxury that only the rich could afford to hear and see. I also agree with you on not being able to sit through a whole entire classical music concert. I would without a doubt fall asleep.