the sad story is the topic on today's "Talk of the Nation" on NPR,
beginning NOW (noon, PST).

   The classical music press has been holding a deathwatch for
   decades. Why?  Low ticket sales, crippling deficits and a slow
   fade from radio may signal a waning interest in Bach, Beethoven
   and the rest of the greats. Dana Gioia, chairman of the National
   Endowment of the Arts, and American composer John Corigliano
   talk about whether classical music is in crisis.

If you miss it, check

   http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=5

and

   http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6959713

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