Choosing Sides
Things are heating up a bit in the “are classical music record sales in the toilet” debate.
In the blue corner, we have Anne Midgette and Norman Lebrecht on the offensive.
Fighting back, in red, with some insider facts is Proper Discord
We’ve had the Conan vs Leno debates as well as Macmillan vs Amazon, so why not: Classical Music Records Sales – on life support or merely a flesh wound?
Miss Mussel weighed in yesterday but in deference to her colleagues who have done actual research instead of just spouting off, she will say she’s a blue corner supporter rather than a participant.
So, Internet – what do you think?
Do charts matter?
Are labels producing records you actually want to hear?
Can the model be changed or does a long slow death await?
If it were up to you, what would the ideal solution be?


















