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The Future of Classical Music

Norman Lebrecht, noted music columnist, recently sounded the alarm with his “Requiem for the classical record” that appeared recently in La Scena Musicale Online. He reports that major labels now shun new recording projects. Budgets are being slashed in most recording studios, and Tower Records wavers on the brink of bankruptcy.

The troubles with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra are just the latest in troubling signs for orchestras around the world.

Read the latest news and commentary.

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