<p>This is an important and necessary conversation to have. But the age thing will never quite go away–rather it’s a case of ensuring each new generation takes up classical music as it ages. </p>
<p>I like one quote in particular from the following article: “Classical music has never been the passion of the young. It is an acquired taste that requires both encouragement and education, like voting or drinking Scotch.”</p>
<p>[The</a> Unsung Success of Live Classical Music - Wall Street Journal](<a href=“The Unsung Success of Live Classical Music - WSJ”>The Unsung Success of Live Classical Music - WSJ)</p>
<p>(disclaimer–my boss wrote this, but I happen to agree with it on its merits)</p>