The Pope said the academy - which would also have an online presence - would also address a renewed interest in Latin and classical culture worldwide.

BBC: Pope Benedict launches Latin academy at Vatican

Brahms, the conservative scholar and Bach-worshipper, is often blamed for contributing to the museum culture which classical music was becoming even in his day.

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The Radif of Iranian music is the traditional repertoire of the classical music of Iran that forms the essence of Persian musical culture.

UNESCO: Intangible Cultural Heritage

The annual Latin Grammy Awards have become a showcase for some of the best music Latino culture has to offer, including pop, alternative, traditional and classical.

NPR: Latin Grammys Showcase Best Of Latino Music

He frequently invokes popular culture, referring to the way in which films and television use classical music's special properties its mixture of complexity, depth and order to convey different realities.

ECONOMIST: Classical music

From singer-songwriters to classical, world music, and Broadway stars, it's a celebration of the diversity of our thriving musical culture.

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