The chamber revolution: “It’s never been harder for string quartets to make a living.” Telegraph UK And: What’s New in Classical Music? Not Much. “We’re still too close to the 20th century to say for sure, but most people would
probably pick film as the international art form of the era, with pop music a close
second. In comparison, classical music was hardly a contender: quite a slip from
the highs of the 19th century. Classical music is in trouble, and unless some basic
things change, the troubles will continue in the 21st century.” Except for special events for informed audiences in international cultural capitals, classical music is culturally marginal. New York Times