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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