Why don’t we identify the classical music con young audience? Although there are no objective reasons for this, it is not common to see audiences under 30 years of age in the auditoriums attending concerts.
When we talk about classical musicwe refer to a very wide range of periods, styles and genres, ranging from the Middle Ages to the present day (Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionism music, etc.).
And, as happens with the actual music (pop, rock, indie, jazz, rap, hip hop, etc.), it is likely that not all currentscomposers or works we like equally.
Although many times we do not realize it, the classical musicin the broadest sense of the term, is present in our lives: we hear it very frequently in movies, advertisements, video games, but also when we enter certain leisure places, such as restaurants, or when we get on a plane.
Why isn’t there young people in the concerts of classical music?
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According to the latest data we have, 26.8% of youths with ages between 15 and 19 years and 27.5% in the case of the age group of 20 to 24 have a high degree of interest to watch concerts of classical musicwhich is a notable increase if we look at data from previous studies.
However, only 3.6% and 2.7% respectively had attended a concert of this type in the last year. What’s wrong for those youths who are interested don’t listen classical music live?
Currently, there are discounts very significant that aim to bring the classical music to the youthsas last minute tickets, discounts for being under a certain age, etc. But does this information usually reach the target audience or is there general ignorance?
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If we look at the social networks of the main institutions musicals, we can understand that the image is not relatable for audiences of a certain age.
Posters that barely They have evolved with the passage of time, images in which a truly classic dress code is observed, use of a language that is not very close… And let’s not forget the great distance and lack of communication between the musicians and the public.
There are initiatives that have great success among the young audienceLike the concerts with music of greats soundtracks or video games (which are not strictly classical, but are performed by a symphony orchestra).
They are also usually well received concerts that are performed in contexts different from the usual ones, such as the Night Shifts of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenmentwhich take place in pubs and other unconventional settings.
Group experiences
At an age when socialization is essential and you need to be part of a group, it is essential that there is the possibility of going with friends and interacting with other people of the same age.
In this sense, the previews youths what they usually carrying out different opera theaters have great success.
In addition, a special energy is created, because it is a open public, wanting to enjoy, and even the artists feel that the enthusiasm is greater than usual.
It is also necessary to take into account the choice of repertoire: when living a new experience, it is important that not everything is unknown. That is why choosing that first time is so important: if we hear something that we can recognize, we will feel more confident and we will pay more attention.
In exchange for the effort, however, we will discover the difference between listening to a recording and the live performance of a large orchestra, and we will be able to perceive the force that is generated.
Didactic experiences
The meetings with musicians in which the process of study and preparation of each work is explained, how the rehearsals are structured, the stylistic difference between some periods and others could be an extra that makes the experience to go to the most attractive concert.
Also the possibility of attending a rehearsal in which the director will show you his previous work. In it the same fragment could be directed in two completely different ways.
In this era in which we live life more and more through a screen, a experience This would undoubtedly change the perception of what classical music.
Decalogue to attend a concert classical music
For those with curiosity and desire who need to overcome laziness or lack of habit of attending a concert classical musicI propose to follow the following recommendations.
Find an option with A program that is attractive to us for some reason (that we recognize the name of one of the composers, the title of one of the works, etc.).
- Research the composers and listen to the works before attending the concert, taking into account the context for which they were written.
- Forget about that “formal” image: we can dress however we feel most comfortable, since the dress code is very flexible.
- Come in advance. Once the concert has started, we will not be able to enter the room until there is applause.
- If we have time, take the opportunity to take a look at the hand-held program that will be given to us upon arrival. It contains very valuable information that will help us better understand the concert.
- Turn off your mobile phone or any other device that may ring during the concert. Take advantage of this moment to disconnect from the digital maelstrom.
- Enjoy the sensations that each musical moment produces in us. And, if any of the works fail to capture our attention, there is no need to worry! It can happen to all of us at some point. We can take the opportunity to focus on other things: observe the instruments and try to discover the differences between them, pay attention to the conductor and his interaction with the musiciansobserve the type of audience in the room…
- Do not clap prematurely: in music, silence is as important or more important than sound. We must be sure that the play is finished before showing our enthusiasm for the performance. If we have doubts, we can wait to see the reaction of the rest of the public.
- Regardless of our musical knowledge, we can give our opinion about whether or not we enjoyed the concert. We may like one interpretation more than another for different reasons. What music makes us feel is completely subjective and we should not change our opinion because of what another person may tell us.
- If we have been accompanied, take the opportunity to talk to that person after the concert and exchange opinions just as we would do when leaving the cinema or an exhibition.
Sometimes we are afraid to approach what we don’t know because of the preconceived ideas we have. If we were aware that going to concerts live is within our reach, we would expand our cultural background and enrich our aesthetic world.
The classical music offers a depth and historical perspective that can resonate powerfully with contemporary issues and our personal experiences.
Approaching it with an open and curious mind not only broadens our musical horizons, but also connects us to an artistic tradition that has deeply shaped our culture over the centuries.
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2024-03-17 00:40:51
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