Review of the decade: Classical

Ten years ago, there was chaos and inertia. Now Britain's opera houses are world class – and its conductors have revolutionised their orchestras.Classical music didn't die in the early years of the 21st century, despite all the dire predictions. Many of its institutions entered the new millennium accused of social elitism and lofty irrelevance. But, 10 years on, much has happened to prove those perceptions wrong – thanks to some astonishing successes at home and abroad. Who would h...

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