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What shape might orchestras take 5, 10, 20 years from now? How do orchestras walk that fine balance between revering tradition and remaining relevant? And just how do you engage listeners with the symphonies of Bruckner in the era of the 140-character attention span? These and a host of related questions are just some of the issues that orchestras are grappling with today, as changing demographics, new digital media, and music in unusual venues present fresh opportunities.The future of orchestras has gotten some extra notice recently. To mark its centenary, the San Francisco Symphony isn’t just looking back at its [...]
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