John Wilson investigates the state of the classical music industry. Can it overcome the challenges before it: ageing concert audiences, increased competition from other musical forms and a growing number of younger educated consumers who seem uninterested? And why do so many people within the classical musical world object so vociferously to innovations like crossover music and marketing tricks picked up from the pop business? Producer Matthew Dodd Repeated on Sunday at 5pm
Is the fat lady clearing her throat?: page 109