The Death of the Classical Record Industry
Monday, April 23, 2007
One of the world's most widely-read cultural critics is declaring the classical record industry dead. Today, Norman Lebrecht, assistant editor of the Evening Standard, BBC commentator and author of "The Life and Death of Classical Music" explains why. He also reveals his list of the worst recordings ever made. Then for a different angle, the editor of BBC Music Magazine talks about its 2007 recordings awards, which honor the best in the business. And finally: Canadian band Tragically Hip have have released a new album. Frontman Gordan Downie shares "World Container."
Classical Music's Rise and Fall?
Many people think of the classical record industry as a gentleman's game. Norman Lebrecht knows better. The British cultural critic has a new book called "The Life and Death of Classical Music." He joins us to explain why it has collapsed and given us scantily clad crossover acts and film ...
The BBC Music Magazine Awards
Oliver Condy, editor of BBC Music Magazine, discusses the publication's 2007 recordings awards.
The Tragically Hip
Twenty years running and Canadian band The Tragically Hip are playing like they're just getting started. Today, dynamic frontman Gordan Downie shares the group's latest album, "World Container," which was produced by the famed Bob Rock (Motley Crue, Metallica).