In this feature, composer Moritz Eggert talks about the rejection of contemporary music and the prejudice that this music is too “dissonant” or too “weird.” He provides a surprising answer: “For many people, this music is too simple on the surface.” But in fact, new music is rather complex, at least when you look at the concepts behind it. Moritz Eggert argues that many listeners try to decipher new music using the “usual” concepts they have learned from tonal music. This can also lead to rejection of contemporary music.
