Let me repeat that again. Classical orchestral music is in a death spiral. The audience is getting older and their tastes haven't changed. Yes you can listen to the same 9 Beethoven symphonies on Spotify by the Hungarian symphony orchestra in 1989. No one disputes that
Now, name a modern, orchestra composer who's work you've listened to (excluding motion picture soundtracks)?
Now, imagine if rock music stopped at Pink Floyd's The Wall.
Ticket sales don't lie. Symphonies are shutting down all over the country.
Now, name a modern, orchestra composer who's work you've listened to (excluding motion picture soundtracks)?
Now, imagine if rock music stopped at Pink Floyd's The Wall.
Ticket sales don't lie. Symphonies are shutting down all over the country.