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What is the dominant musical style of today and what will be the dominant musical style of tomorrow?

By NewMusicBox Staff on January 1, 2001No Comment
Martin Bresnick Martin Bresnick
“…I am quite happy to let a hundred flowers bloom and a hundred schools of thought contend, since what I fear most is any concentration of power and influence that might inhibit free and autonomous musical activity…”
David Gompper David Gompper
“When you ask about the dominant musical style of today, I think it depends upon whom you ask…”
P.Q. Phan P.Q. Phan
“…there is a great deal of evidence to reinforce the fact that “accessible music” is most often performed in paid venues….”
Marilyn Shrude Marilyn Shrude
“Today’s concert music seems to be a blending of the many modes of expression we find around us-the term often used is ‘eclectic’…”

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