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Bach in Fashion: Why are millennials into classical music?

Ivan talks to the head of the Royal Irish Academy of Music about the popularity of classical music

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17.40 3 Apr 2019


Bach in Fashion: Why are millennials into classical music?


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Apparently, Bach is back in fashion with the young people. Yes classical music is not just the domain of old fuddie duddies any more.

New statistics from streaming service Deezer suggests that recent Royal weddings, as well as a demand for Easy Listening music to study to, has led to a surge in popularity of classical music among younger people.

And with this in mind. Ivan caught up today with Deborah Kelleher, Director of the Royal Irish Academy of Music to talk about the enduring popularity of classical music.


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