I've taken all of a single semester's worth of guitar class.
That said, I think the true revival of classical music happened in the world of heavy metal. I know this is a very weird claim on its face, as the roots are clearly folk. However, something happened a couple of decades ago with musical experimentation in the metal world that gave rise to bands who, knowingly or not, have resurrected the spirit of older composers with life and dynamism.
I don't want to go on an unsolicited list of bands, but what I can say is that I feel your complaints regarding some popular composers, but that if there's a kernel of life to enjoy in those old styles then it still exists in dark corners of dive bars, occasionally exploding out onto large stages backed with a literal symphony.
Not a musician
That said, I think the true revival of classical music happened in the world of heavy metal. I know this is a very weird claim on its face, as the roots are clearly folk. However, something happened a couple of decades ago with musical experimentation in the metal world that gave rise to bands who, knowingly or not, have resurrected the spirit of older composers with life and dynamism.
I don't want to go on an unsolicited list of bands, but what I can say is that I feel your complaints regarding some popular composers, but that if there's a kernel of life to enjoy in those old styles then it still exists in dark corners of dive bars, occasionally exploding out onto large stages backed with a literal symphony.