Lebrecht: I Was Right – Classical Recording Industry Has Died

Norman Lebrecht predicted at the start of 2004 that this would be the recording industry’s last year. “Well, I was over-cautious. No need to wait for Christmas: it’s over now. The closure signs are up in neon. There is barely a new symphony or sonata to be heard this season from any of the six major labels which command three-quarters of store space and classical sales. Game over.”