1 of 1
Story summary
- Classical music faces difficulty gaining public attention amid a digital landscape.
- A 2023 survey found 84% of adults want to attend live orchestral concerts.
- The Royal Philharmonic Society awards celebrate renowned and unsung talents.
- The awards highlight community initiatives such as Gresford opera commemorating a mining disaster and projects engaging underrepresented groups.
- Advocates stress classical music's importance in uplifting communities and fostering connections, urging renewed focus on its societal value.
