Putting People in Seats

Alex Ross at The Rest is Noise (via Steve Metcalf, former classical music critic for The Hartford Courant, writing for NewMusicBox) has begun a multi-blog discussion on the state of classical music and its audiences. Mr. Metcalf's article is called Putting People In Seats and Alex Ross' post is called Waiting for the Superstar. Mr. Ross has posted numerous responses to both pieces from other bloggers. It's a worthy read if the subject interests, plus it will introduce a thorough reader to a number of interesting music blogs, including (but not necessarily limited to): Sounds and Fury, The Iron Tongue of Midnight,and Moments Before the Wind.

Boston note: Alex Ross is an alumnus of both Harvard University and WHRB radio. Even if you aren't in Boston, you can listen to the incomparable WHRB online on high or low bandwidth settings at the above link.