"Being relevant doesn’t mean that we can no longer perform historical works, it simply demands that the format is modernised." Tom Foster reflects on the importance of relevance.
A quick internet search defines relevance as “the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate.” When we discuss relevance in the arts, we should take it to mean creative practice that is closely connected or appropriate to the audiences who are experiencing the work and to contemporary life.
My personal turning point came a few years ago when attending a concert. Looking around I soon noticed that the entire audience was made up of the same handful of musicians that I had seen at every other recent concert. How can music possibly progress if it is being held hostage in such a restricted environment?
Large numbers of people are consciously deciding not to attend concerts, even if they enjoy classical music... Keep reading on Orchestras Live
A quick internet search defines relevance as “the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate.” When we discuss relevance in the arts, we should take it to mean creative practice that is closely connected or appropriate to the audiences who are experiencing the work and to contemporary life.
My personal turning point came a few years ago when attending a concert. Looking around I soon noticed that the entire audience was made up of the same handful of musicians that I had seen at every other recent concert. How can music possibly progress if it is being held hostage in such a restricted environment?
Large numbers of people are consciously deciding not to attend concerts, even if they enjoy classical music... Keep reading on Orchestras Live