Making a future in the industry

Classical Music magazine sits at the heart of the profession, providing news, opinion, resources and practical advice that supports professional musicians and those who serve the industry to build and sustain successful careers. Our team of dedicated editors and contributors all have backgrounds in music and journalism and we are passionate about the future of classical music.

We champion the achievements of those working in music-making across genres and campaign for increased support in tackling the challenges that arise from this rapidly changing political, financial, technological and social landscape.

Latest issue

In CM’s orchestras focus, ABO director Mark Pemberton reflects on preparations for Brexit and the challenges faced by the orchestral sector; how the Hallé and BBC Philharmonic are working together to put music-making at the heart of Manchester; professional development for orchestra managers; and our preview of the 2020 ABO Conference.



Plus, NYO Inspire provides side-by-side mentoring for young musicians; how UK orchestras are preparing to celebrate Beethoven’s 250th anniversary; Gramophone Award-winner Dame Emma Kirkby; City Music Foundation announces its latest cohort of young artists; the Academy of St Martin in the Fields celebrates 60 years with a programme of outreach activities; the Norwegian orchestra reimagining Peter Grimes for the London stage; Music for Youth at 50; violinist Elena Urioste explains why yoga has become the foundation of her musical practice; report from CM’s World Mental Health Day event and the findings from our mental health perception poll.