Sometimes, there's actually good news out there...

   Classical music remains immune to malaise affecting record industry

   AFP, CANNES, FRANCE
   Sunday, Feb 01, 2004,Page 12

   While the international record industry suffers from the blues,
   the world of classical music is singing along to a different
   tune -- sales of opera and other "serious" music are holding
   their own and a trend towards pop-style artists is pulling in
   new customers.

   The major record labels are cutting back on classical repertoire
   in favor of more accessible "crossover" artists, leaving the way
   open for the small independent classic labels, said industry
   insiders attending this year's five-day influential MIDEM
   international trade fair.  ...

   http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/bizfocus/archives/2004/02/01/2003097099


Dave Lampson
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