Classical Music – August 2018
English | 80 pages | True PDF | 18.9 MB
English | 80 pages | True PDF | 18.9 MB
Will streaming save the record industry? As guest editor of CM’s recording and technology issue, Signum Record’s Steve Long examines how we can capitalise on new technologies to reach a new generation of listeners; Primephonic’s specialised streaming platform for classical music aficionados; the most exciting new software, devices and apps for musicians; and figures from across the industry discuss how their organisations are embracing digital, from LSO Live to Friday Afternoons.
Plus, celebrating the birth centenary of American composer Leonard Bernstein; Hong Kong’s chamber music festival opens a new chapter with long-term sponsorship from violin dealers J & A Beare; remembering Oliver Knussen; Festival Berlioz marks the 150th anniversary of the composer’s death; James Runcie’s radio play tells the story of how Bach composed his St Matthew Passion; Diatribe Records gives a creative platform for emerging music from Ireland; pilates for musicians; SÓN conductor Robin Browning; and are opera houses programming too much musical theatre?