November 3 at 6:21 am
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classical music is being caught in the latest economic wave. Because this cultural segment relies on wealthy donors and audiences for its survival, opera houses and philharmonics are forced to cut back, Daniel J. Wakin of The New York Times reported on Monday. - Robert Scoble
recession is impacting music? what, they are all singing in a minor key now? - Gregory Lent
All the charitable activities will be an excellent measure of the economy as we watch folks scale back on fundraising, philanthropic activities, etc. - Susan Beebe
I don't agree with that article. Artists might have harder times, but *Wealthy* people are rich already and they won't suffer that much from the credit crunch. They won't stay at home and therefore theater visits won't decline. Incomes will remain stable. - Kris



