Anyhow Quote by Chuck Mangione
“What's happened - in our country, anyhow - is that the young people have shied away from the formality of the concert hall, that tie - and - tails philharmonic image.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on classical music trends, 1990s
Young audiences avoid formal concert settings, preferring informal venues and experiences.
In simple terms: Young people skip formal concerts.
Key Takeaway
Embrace diverse venues to attract youth.
Themes
culture
music
audience
tradition
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
observational
critical
When to use this quote
- concert programming
- education outreach
- marketing campaigns
Key Concepts
formalism
accessibility
modernization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can orchestras stay relevant?
- What venues appeal to younger listeners?
A Different Perspective
Changing tastes may reduce support for traditional orchestras.
![“Essentially, the [New York] Philharmonic is just like any other orchestra-they all have the spirit of kids, and if you scratch away a little of the fatigue and cynicism, out comes a 17-year-old music student again, full of wonder, exuberance and a tremendous love of music.” quote by Zubin Mehta](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e6f/zubin-mehta-7563_cynic_essentially-the-new-york-philharmonic-is_458922.jpg)
