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Classical Music

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Readers propose education, outreach and adaptable formats to address crisis in classical music — Static01.nyt.com

Readers propose education, outreach and adaptable formats to address crisis in classical music

Letters to The New York Times (Jan. 31, 2026) responding to Evan Shinners’s essay say the classical music industry is in crisis and offer a range of remedies, including stronger school music programs, well‑funded public outreach and varied performance formats for different audiences. Anthony Rudel of Rockport, Mass.

Andrew Clements, Guardian classical music critic, dies aged 75 — I.guim.co.uk

Andrew Clements, Guardian classical music critic, dies aged 75

Andrew Clements has died aged 75 after a period of ill health. For more than three decades he was the Guardian’s chief classical music critic, noted for an authoritative, precise and often dry‑humoured style. Clements was best known for championing new music but had wide musical interests. He