New survey reveals simply how a lot Brits love classical music | UK | News | EUROtoday

An enormous majority of music lovers within the UK imagine orchestras proceed to play an important position within the nation’s cultural heritage and can proceed to supercharge the nation’s inventive economic system for years to come back.

The discovering of a survey comes as a significant three-year marketing campaign is that this week launched to rejoice the ability of classical music and the UK’s vibrant orchestral scene, that are thought of a significant a part of modern-day tradition by 74% of individuals – with the style seen as remaining on the coronary heart of a lot of our most private and nationwide moments.

With British orchestras persevering with to be amongst the UK’s most globally admired and influential ‘soft power’ organisations, The Association of British Orchestras survey discovered {that a} additional 71% imagine classical music amplifies the largest moments in life reminiscent of weddings, funerals, sporting occasions and state events.

They hope the marketing campaign will encourage a brand new era to discover classical music and even encourage kids to start out finding out it at college.

Creating a future era of classical musicians is seen as essential to sustaining Britain’s “world leading”  popularity however there was a 40% decline within the variety of A Level college students up to now decade – one thing the Daily Express’ Strike A Chord Campaign if preventing to reverse.

The new marketing campaign sees orchestras throughout the nation and their military of loyal supporters be part of forces to boost consciousness and rejoice the particular connection classical music continues to evoke.

Through the hashtag #MusicThatMovesYou, individuals are invited to point out their love of

classical music and assist for UK orchestras by sharing a bit of classical music on social media that has moved them and what the music has meant to them of their life.

According to the survey of two,000 UK adults, 4 in 5 recommend that music has reminded them of vital moments of their life. However regardless of its distinguished position 65% felt classical style is under-appreciated.

The Association of British Orchestras’ Chair, Sophie Lewis, mentioned: “It is truly heartening to see how much classical music matters to the British public. Our survey showed how people turn to classical music in so many different settings, not only for pure enjoyment, but for reflection, mindfulness and to feel a powerful sense of connection – whether that’s a highly personal sense of emotion, or to share life’s special moments with those around them. Everyone has their favourite music that transports them to a landmark moment in their life.

Tom Kiehl, Interim Chief Executive of UK Music, said: “We all have our own personal soundtrack to the big moments in our lives. We need to value orchestras, musicians and composers more. Without them it would not be possible to create memories through harnessing the sheer power of music.”

Steve Lamazq, Chair of LIVE, mentioned “Classical musicians’ ability to bring audiences together across the spectrum – from traditional classical concerts to innovative collaborations with rock and pop artists – should never be undervalued”.