The Pandemic of Lost Trust
A New Genre
The COVID-19 Pandemic Inspired A New Genre of Music
Pajamas, digital click tracks, free concerts, and performing with people half way across the world – just a few things that make music of the COVID-19 lockdown era unique.
Classical Music Is Better Now
The COVID-19 Pandemic Made Music More Accessible
Yes, people lost jobs and livelihoods during the pandemic. But classical music also became less elitist and more popular – two things, like long Covid, that have lingered past the lockdowns.
FAQ
What is an orchestra?
It is a group of performers made up of various instrument types. They perform together as one group, and it is a career path that is viewed as stable by most musicians.
Why is classical music not very accessible?
Classical music concerts are expensive to attend and mostly feature music of the Western European canon. There is a lot of structural sexism and racism within the ensemble design and performance of classical music.