Can classical music connect with society on its own terms, or does it need pin-ups to sell records and tickets? Maxim Boon examines the arguments.
French harpist Xavier de Maistre is an artist of rare skill. His virtuoso abilities have earned him prestigious awards and contracts with major record labels, as well as international invitations to perform on the greatest concert platforms in the world. But ahead of his arrival in Australia earlier this year, to perform with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, it wasn’t just the 44-year-old’s musical prowess making headlines, but also another accolade: Xavier de Maistre has been dubbed ‘the world’s sexiest harp player.’... Keep reading on Arts Hub
French harpist Xavier de Maistre is an artist of rare skill. His virtuoso abilities have earned him prestigious awards and contracts with major record labels, as well as international invitations to perform on the greatest concert platforms in the world. But ahead of his arrival in Australia earlier this year, to perform with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, it wasn’t just the 44-year-old’s musical prowess making headlines, but also another accolade: Xavier de Maistre has been dubbed ‘the world’s sexiest harp player.’... Keep reading on Arts Hub