a short reflection on race relations in classical music
I had wrote this back in November 2019, but due to recent events, was inspired to upload this online. Hope you enjoy reading this, and I hope it provokes some thought Image of the Chineke! Orchestra, an orchestra consisting of majority musicians of black and ethnic origins. It's motto is 'championing change and celebrating diversity in classical music'. (Courtesy of: https://www.chineke.org/chineke-orchestra ) In order for a wider audience to come into the world of classical music, they must come to a point in their mind where they can feel included within the community. When I consider how much diversity is emphasised in the many different sectors of society, it is more and more progressive in opening for other cultures. We as a people are becoming more and more aware of the cultures around us, and we are in a society of learning quick and fast. However, when I enter a concert hall to watch classical music, I cannot help but count the number of ethnic minorities within the