classical music

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Even so, there is a curious — and hopefully not delusional — optimism in classical music, L.A. style.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The lights are dim, and calming classical music plays from built-in speakers.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Calming music, such as classical music, is usually best.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

"The way it flows is that we give a thought around a topic, then we move into breathing with classical music, then a guest comes on and they do their meditation."

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Even today there is no greater venom among hardcore classical music champions than that reserved for so-called 'crossover’ artists who dare to pollute the pure waters of the classical repertoire by appealing to the masses.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall