Pop music can be arranged in a classical style. I am not sure whether that makes it classical music. Is Gerswhin's music classical? Or is it jazz music arranged in a classical style? I think his intentions play a large part in the decision. He wanted to write classical music. Then maybe it is up to us to change our attitude to the subject. If someone intends to write classical music using ideas from another genre, maybe we should give them a fair hearing.
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