A passion for classical music is definately bred through exposure. People whose parents drag them to classical concerts as children wind up loving classical music as adults. It takes time for classical music to grow on oneself. I love it because as a violinist, I have played it everyday since I was young and therefore had a ton of exposure to it. Someone who doesn't grow up with it playing on thier parent's stereo, being dragged to concerts or playing an instrument would need to initiate the listening of classical music themselves. This is more difficult to some unexperienced listeners because other types of music such as rock and roll provide an instant rush to the inexperienced listener. A piece like Barber's Adagio would seem boring at first to someone who wasn't used to it or in touch with the details and harmonic beauty of classical music. I have to admit that it took a while for me to get used to Barber's Adagio because of it's intensely slow speed. After playing it for a few months however, I developed a love and appreciation for it and now consider it the most beautiful piece I've ever heard or played. From: Nate DeMaria <[log in to unmask]>