A review by Richard Taruskin (yes, THE Taruskin, author of The Oxford History of Western Music) of 3 books:
Who Needs Classical Music? Cultural Choice and Musical Value
By Julian Johnson
Classical Music, Why Bother? Hearing the World of Contemporary Culture Through a Composer's Ears
By Joshua Fineberg
Why Classical Music Still Matters
By Lawrence Kramer
http://www.tnr.com/story.html?id=f38...4-e0638e30448a
Any of you assholes want to discuss?