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January 26, 2026
Classical music brings us joy and meaning. In this time of doom and gloom, we need to talk about that
Why do we focus on the bad news stories about cuts and crises in classical music ? Musicians are doing incredible things to engage, support and sustain us; we should tell those stories too
TL;DR
- Classical music faces a negative narrative, with frequent news of funding cuts and closures.
- The digital age presents challenges in capturing public attention for classical music.
- Advocates argue that classical music offers significant emotional, social, and personal benefits.
- Pioneers like Humphrey Burton used television to promote classical music to a wide audience.
- Numerous organizations and individuals are actively engaging communities and demonstrating the positive impact of classical music.
- Examples of positive engagement include community opera projects, large-scale interactive music events, and initiatives supporting hearing-impaired children.
- Audience numbers for classical music, including live concerts and broadcasts, show growing interest.
- The Royal Philharmonic Society awards aim to highlight and celebrate the vital work being done in classical music.
- There is a call to reset the narrative around classical music to reflect its energy, imagination, and positive influence.
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