The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #123141 Message #2709220
Posted By: M.Ted
26-Aug-09 - 03:29 PM
Thread Name: music critics,do we need them?
Subject: RE: music critics,do we need them?
Critical commentary tends to define an art form. When there is comprehensive study, review, and commentary, the the art form tends to become widely understood and respected. Most of what we consider "classical" music was really originally music for entertainment--it became "serious" music only when it received critical review.