Lis Solkhon wrote elegantly about the challenges facing the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra as it returns to the Dome after its refurbishment (January 21).
It is true classical concert-going is predominantly an activity for people with leisure time and some spending power - that is, retired people - but this sector is expanding and becoming younger, offering extremely exciting possibilities for all arts organisations.
However, Brighton Philharmonic audiences are not all retired.
In its last Dome season, some 1,200 under-18s used its American Express ticket scheme besides 600 of their younger-generation parents.
Of course, there are many more in the middle-age range.
-Tony Woodhouse, General Manager, Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra
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