A YouGov survey has found that nearly half of people think children should have experience playing music, while one in three agree classical music is elitist.
In the research commissioned by Town Hall and Symphony Hall Birmingham and published by Classic FM, 33 percent of respondents agreed with the statement that, ‘elitist language and traditions that make it [classical music] appear aloof need to end'.
A further 40 percent said concerts need to be performed 'outside stuffy halls' and in more everyday places in order for classical music to remain relevant, while a similar number felt that big concerts always take place in London.
The results showed a difference in opinion across the generations, with over-55s feeling most strongly that children should be encouraged to learn a classical instrument, as well as music needing to feature more prominently on the school curriculum.
Almost a third of under-25s surveyed said classical music, ‘needs to have greater appeal to a multi-cultural society/ ethinic minorities.’
A total of 2,023 people took part in the online survey by YouGov.
In the research commissioned by Town Hall and Symphony Hall Birmingham and published by Classic FM, 33 percent of respondents agreed with the statement that, ‘elitist language and traditions that make it [classical music] appear aloof need to end'.
A further 40 percent said concerts need to be performed 'outside stuffy halls' and in more everyday places in order for classical music to remain relevant, while a similar number felt that big concerts always take place in London.
The results showed a difference in opinion across the generations, with over-55s feeling most strongly that children should be encouraged to learn a classical instrument, as well as music needing to feature more prominently on the school curriculum.
Almost a third of under-25s surveyed said classical music, ‘needs to have greater appeal to a multi-cultural society/ ethinic minorities.’
A total of 2,023 people took part in the online survey by YouGov.
