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As Midem Conference Starts, Viennese Rival Classical: NEXT Announces (Some) Plans
As longstanding recording industry showcase Midem kicks off, as ever in Cannes, from Feb 1, its classical competitor, Classical: NEXT has announced the first details of its program for this coming May (14-17). Midem, with former Warner Music boss Lyor Cohen as keynote speaker, has always had a far bigger pop music wing than its classical and jazz arms Quickies: What is Killing Classical Music?, Carnegie Hall 2014-15, Tapestry Taps Michael Mori, Sounds of Gambling, Music Video Minus One
Will Robin: As the musicologist and pianist Charles Rosen so eloquently put it, “The death of classical music is perhaps its oldest continuing tradition.” To place that tradition in context, consider the infographic below. Design credit goes to Andy Doe, a consultant in the classical recording industry and the author of the blog Proper Discord.
