With a name like Esa-Pekka Salonen, it has to be good

"...And having once told a radio audience that pop music was rubbish, he now praises Bjork and Radiohead, arguing that "the thinking behind their music is not so far removed from how a contemporary classical composers thinks." He also listens to Shakira on his iPod when he exercises, and plays hard rock in his car on the drive home after concerts. "
-Allan Kozinn on Esa-Pekka Salonen in Sunday's New York Times

This seems to be a trend lately, classical musicians really getting into Radiohead and Bjork. And why not? These two "pop" entities have been producing interesting, high-quality music for over ten years now. And they're popular all over the world. This is what "classical" music needs to be aware of to move forward. And hopefully Radiohead and Bjork (among others) will continue to produce viable music that's enjoyed on a large scale. This article was also interesting for showing just how much cooler the LA Phil is than the NY Phil. New Yorkers wake up, you're not the center of the classical music world anymore!

Did I mention I may be doing my next essay on Bjork? Either that or Gluck. At least they kind of rhyme...