KONTRAST panel debate: Classical music - a concept on its way out?

We talk about classical music, rhythmic music, jazz and folk music. But do these categories still make sense? Or should we simply talk about music? Behind the seemingly linguistic question lies a far bigger discussion about artistic identity, cultural heritage and specialised craft. Rector Helene Gjerris and associate professor Søren Schauser are far from agreeing. Fortunately. Adrian Lloyd Hughes moderates. ... Free admission DKDM's KONTRAST festival was launched in 2025 and delves into some of all the contradictions we encounter in music.