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I pick up the New York Times or Time and its talking about the latest rock group, which Im sure is exciting to some peop
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"I pick up the New York Times or Time and it's talking about the latest rock group, which I'm sure is exciting to some people, but it neglects a huge area of music"

- George Crumb

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This quote by George Crumb is a commentary on the lack of attention provided to symphonic music in the media. He is expressing his disappointment that the media focuses on the current rock group, while ignoring the huge location of symphonic music. He thinks that symphonic music is just as crucial and should have simply as much attention as the most recent rock group. He is recommending that the media should be more balanced in its protection of music, and ought to not disregard the classical genre. He is likewise implying that classical music is often neglected and underappreciated, which it ought to be given more acknowledgment. This quote is a pointer that classical music is a fundamental part of our culture and ought to not be forgotten.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by George Crumb somewhere between October 24, 1929 and today. He/she was a famous Composer from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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