Norman Lebrecht

Author and music critic

Norman Lebrecht - Author and music critic
Born

July 11th, 1947
77 years ago

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United Kingdom

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An English author and critic focused on music literature and criticism. Many works examine the cultural and commercial aspects of music, particularly classical music. Relevant writings include books such as 'Who Killed Classical Music?' that analyze the decline of classical music in popular culture. Regular contributions to various publications provide insights into the music industry and its notable figures.

Authored 'Who Killed Classical Music?'

Contributed to 'The Evening Standard'

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