Norman Lebrecht

The seasoned cultural commentator turns his sights on the string world, sharing his unique perspective with readers of The Strad. Read it exclusively in the magazine and then come and join us here to continue the conversation.

Norman Lebrecht looks at orchestral managers

Friday, 23 July 2010

Orchestra managers can earn many times more than their rank-and-file players. So why aren't more string players aiming for a seat in the boardroom?

Norman Lebrecht on air travel

Friday, 25 June 2010

Air travel blights musicians' lives, and new luggage restrictions and Icelandic ash are making matters even worse. But would flying less lead to better playing and a closer connection with listeners?

Norman Lebrecht: what’s the point of PR?

Tuesday, 25 May 2010

PR has struggled to keep up with seismic changes in the classical music world and the advance of new technologies. So do we still need the ladies who lunch?

Lebrecht tackles the issue of agents

Friday, 23 April 2010

With pitched battles going on between the top artists’ agents, there’s little interest in taking on new talent, says the cultural commentator

Norman Lebrecht on artist fees

Friday, 26 March 2010

As the global recession starts to his the music sector, both soloists’ fees and orchestral budgets are under threat, says the controversial writer

Introducing Norman Lebrecht

Friday, 19 March 2010

The outspoken cultural commentator joins The Strad for a new monthly opinion piece. Join in the debate here

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