>in modern times, i agree. regarding classical, i think some
>composers struggled more than others during their lifetimes
>for various reasons (race not being as significant then, as i
>understand most classical composers were or passed for
>"white"), but if the artistic quality was high enough i think
>they would've been embraced, their works celebrated and
>performed before the monarchy/church/government/masses.

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