I have grumbled previously (probably more than once) about modern (classical) music. Who knows? I may be wrong and in 100-200 years time it may be considered the best music ever produced. But I shan't hold my breath (and I'd be dead either way).
I know the Proms has a history of presenting new music, commissioned or otherwise. Also, the Proms present a great opportunity to expose people to lesser-known works by pairing them up with more popular compositions.
But... I'm finding this year it's all a bit much. It feels as if nearly every evening starts with something modern/new. There have been very few evenings I've listened to an entire performance (listen a bit, note when the interval is scheduled to begin, go listen to something else then come back for the second half), and almost no programme has raised my interest enough to actually go to the Albert Hall. I know there's a new Director this year, and it looks like he's making his mark on the Proms. Personally, I don't like what he's done. In previous years I'd make an effort to listen (nearly) every evening and go see a handful of concerts. This year my attitude is all a bit 'meh'.
Bring on 2017.
