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Popular music as a sentimental history of societies
The text explores the historical prejudice against popular music, noting how it was long considered inferior to classical music. It references Marcel Proust’s 1893 observation that popular music serves as a sentimental history of societies, filled with human dreams and tears.
Examples of this tension include Maurice Ravel’s response to George Gershwin and the professional contempt faced by Ennio Morricone. The text asserts that modern popular song and jazz represent the most original musical contributions of the 20th century.
Entities
Ennio Morricone · George Gershwin · Marcel Proust · Maurice Ravel · Vázquez Montalbán
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ennio Morricone experienced contempt from classical music colleagues regarding his work. www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.malagahoy.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] Marcel Proust suggested that popular music should not be despised because it reflects the emotional history of societies. www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.malagahoy.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] Modern popular song and jazz are considered the most original musical contributions of the 20th century. www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.malagahoy.es