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In a “letter to the editor,” a retired violinist named Les Dreyer is concerned that classical music in the US is dying. According to Dreyer, a big reason as to why this is occurring can be blamed upon the media. … Continue reading →

In “Why We Like Sad Music,” Ai Kawakami illustrates why we strangely enjoy listening to melancholy tunes. Through the results of his study, Kawakami describes our common feelings toward sad music as “romantic” and “blithe” because we know that as … Continue reading →