[Boogieman]

“It’s only a matter of time before what we thought was great is unknown to the world; and only another interval, before it’s lost to history.”

No, even if Western Civilization goes down the drain, classical music will still be preserved, because the Asians appreciate it and will perpetuate it.

[Fiji Hill]

No, even if Western Civilization goes down the drain, classical music will still be preserved, because the Asians appreciate it and will perpetuate it.

Sanctus (Charles Gounod, 1854)--orchestra and chorus, Bupyeong Methodist Church, Inchon, South Korea

[AustinBill]

You are correct. See this BBC article about piano lessons in China for some perspective. The Chinese value culture and tradition and have moved aggressively to restore it following the mad experiment of the "Cultural Revolution".