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Classical Music World Debates Lizzo's Place
Original: Truth Hurts: Classical Music Needs Lizzo
Commentary from the Oberlin Review argues that classical music needs Lizzo, the pop star and classically trained flutist who has drawn attention to the instrument and to diversity within the classical world. The piece suggests her mainstream success challenges the genre's traditions and could help broaden its audience and representation.
Why now: Ongoing debate about diversity and tradition in classical music has put a spotlight on Lizzo's classical credentials.
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- Truth Hurts: Classical Music Needs Lizzo · The Oberlin Review
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