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1. Singers . Producers . Conductors . Record Labels . Broadcasters . Concert Promoters
2. The industry is in a state of flux as sales of recorded music fall because of the popularity of digital downloads. Live music, be it opera or rock festivals, is proving more popular than ever and is offering a desperately needed financial lifeline. London remains the heartbeat of the industrySee the full content of this document
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3. The One Thousand
THE TOP FIVE Lucian Grainge, 48 UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP INTERNATIONAL, CHAIR AND CEO The man at the top of the record company that had seven of the top 10 biggest selling UK albums in 2007, Grainge has presided over successes by Mika, Take That and The Fratellis at the same time as trying to keep Amy Winehouse in check. In November he receives the prestigious Music Industry Trusts Award. The appointment of David Joseph as chairman/CEO of Universal Music UK means Grainge can concentrate on wider strategy.Antonio Pappano, 48, ROYAL OPERA HOUSE, MUSIC DIRECTOR Born to Italian parents in London, this straight-talking pianist is still young to hold such a distinguished position. Now entering his sixth season and set to continue to 2012, Pappano works 16-hour days. The conductor has a reputation for fiery Latin temper, but he claims he has never thrown a tantrum in England, unlike in Italy (he is also music director of the Accademia di Santa Cecilia in Rome). P...See the full content of this document
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