Why listen to classical music?

Director and conductor of the New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra, and member of the Triratna Buddhist Order Sravaniya (Mark Latham), tells Ratnaguna why he thinks classical music is important.

Music mentioned by Sravaniya:

Beethoven, 9th Symphony.
Bach, the Allemande from Partita number 2 for solo violin.
Erik Satie, Gymnopedie.
George Crumb, Black Angels.