If you're talking about listening to the music, then you're probably mostly right. I mean, everyone has their preference; musicians can sit side by side, one which loves Debussy and one which loves Bach, and play either together wonderfully.
But it is my opinion that popular music of today is quite monophonic with chordal harmonies, and many classical musicians don't prefer that music. Either that, or they may find it trivial, pedestrian, or basic (not that there's anything wrong with that), i.e. shallow or uninteresting. Similarly, the average teen listening to the average pop music won't have a clue about classical music.
I guess what I'm saying is that classical musicians usually tend to have an appreciation for the entire spectrum of historical music (with a listening preference of their own). But no doubt there are some gung ho people out there with a stubborn preference for certain things.
But it is my opinion that popular music of today is quite monophonic with chordal harmonies, and many classical musicians don't prefer that music. Either that, or they may find it trivial, pedestrian, or basic (not that there's anything wrong with that), i.e. shallow or uninteresting. Similarly, the average teen listening to the average pop music won't have a clue about classical music.
I guess what I'm saying is that classical musicians usually tend to have an appreciation for the entire spectrum of historical music (with a listening preference of their own). But no doubt there are some gung ho people out there with a stubborn preference for certain things.