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To me, the western canon is music that has moved audiences, successfully communicated ideas, provoked thoughts, and most importantly has been influential. The influential part is the most important because if a piece isn't, then it wont be remembered as it wont have any impact on future music. Classical music has dominated the Western Canon because it has been the most powerful and influential music of Western Society. One thing that struck me from reading "If History Is Written by the Victors" is that entire buildings (which are art in their own respect) were constructed for the purposes of playing classical music, no other type of music has that. The Western Canon would include composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, Vivaldi, ect. The reason I define the Western Canon as such is because classical music is the "victor". I say "victor" because this music was the most important of its day and still is. Classical music is the clear "victor", because still to this day we hear the works of the composers mentioned earlier and still to this day we have composers/musicians of classical music that are influenced from earlier works. Therefore, I can say with certainty that the Western Canon of Music is composed of classical music.

In this padlet, I have provided quotes, songs (works of composers), and other media so that you too can see my perspective of the Western Musical Canon.

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Requiem: Lacrimosa - Mozart (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)

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Requiem: Lacrimosa - Mozart (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)

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When I think of Classical Music, I think of this piece. I'm sure many others have heard this song.

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Requiem: Lacrimosa, a song by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of Ancient Music, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury on Spotify

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A piano in the Union (Example of Canonic Instrument)

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A piano in the Union (Example of Canonic Instrument)

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I often pass through the Union, whether its going to class or going to work. In the Union sits a piano underneath the stairs, and sometimes when I pass near the area I can hear the echos of the piano. I don't know what is being played most of the time but I can appreciate the patience it takes to learn to play such an instrument.

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 "The Staatsoper and the Musikverein were more than just concert venues; they were monuments to the art of music." -Sara Haefeli

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 "The Staatsoper and the Musikverein were more than just concert venues; they were monuments to the art of music." -Sara Haefeli

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These "venues" for classical music is what sets the music apart from other music. The venues for classical music in those days (and even today) are filled with art and prestige, even the buildings themselves are architectural masterpieces.

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The Morton H.Meyerson Symphony Center is an architectural masterpiece. The fact this building was built for classical music is a key reason why I believe Classical music is the epitome of The Western Music Canon.

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Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor- Beethoven (Ludwig van Beethoven)

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Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor- Beethoven (Ludwig van Beethoven)

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I love this piece, it is so relaxing and thought provoking. What i love about classical music is that it is so organic and just sounds right to the ear. Truly a beautiful piece. Now I can see why Classical music is the "victor" in the Western Music Canon.

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Sonata No. 14 "Moonlight" in C-Sharp Minor", Op. 27 No. 2: I. Adagio sostenuto

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Sonata No. 14 "Moonlight" in C-Sharp Minor", Op. 27 No. 2: I. Adagio sostenuto

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"Sure, Vienna around the turn of the century was full of other types of music, but what other genres had such temples in which to worship? "- Sara Haefeli

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"Sure, Vienna around the turn of the century was full of other types of music, but what other genres had such temples in which to worship? "- Sara Haefeli

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This quote I think helps understand why classical music was so powerful, influential, and prominent in the Western Canon, because classical music has entire buildings, facilities, and music halls dedicated for the purpose of being appreciated.