Category: Opinion
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Steve Wright’s disruptive creative thinking built an audience interested in ‘things’
Following DJ Steve Wright’s death, the outpouring of public sentiment illustrates parasocial interaction, where audiences feel a personal connection to media figures despite its one-sided nature. Wright’s legacy prompts reflection on how media, especially radio, blends entertainment with content, a blend that classical music broadcasting might benefit from.
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When’s the right time to applaud at a classical music concert?
Strive to hold the silence. But know your presence is welcome and applause appreciated. Just don’t be performative.
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The BBC Proms First Night: TV almost comes good
Even if the season-wide programme doesn’t tickle my taste buds in the way it used to ten or fifteen years ago, there are distinct improvements in the TV coverage already discernible from the First Night.
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BBC Proms 2023: The ink is the same but the vibe has changed
As Simon Rattle’s excoriating remarks about ACE and the BBC’s commitment to classical music is published, the Corporation launches its Proms season at a decidedly lack-lustre affair. Has the BBC Proms lost its appeal?
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A safe programme of UK-wide events announced for BBC Proms 2023
Nothing to frighten the horses here. And maybe that’s just what the BBC needs and wants right now.
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BBC announces it’s ditching the BBC Singers plus 20% of musicians in English orchestras in a bid to meet shortfall
Looking to save £1.35? Why not ditch Lineker and keep the BBC Singers.
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Prioritise relevance over deference
As Ruth Hartt espouses, we need to offer classical as relevant to all manner of people in manner of ways, not command people respect it.
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Advocate
Selling classical music to new audiences isn’t as difficult as you might be led to believe. Just be passionate. Sincere. Genuine. Be an advocate.
