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Symphony orchestras struggle to court a younger audience

Watch the show and join the conversation on theIntersection website.

Next month, the Missouri Symphony Society will kickoff its annual Hot Summer Nights music festival. This year’s lineup features over 20 performances, spanning a variety of genres. That list includes traditional classical and opera, as well as more contemporary fare, including tributes to Michael Jackson and Elton John. There’ll also be a number of kid-friendly events, including one that draws upon the connections between pizza and music.

This type of diverse lineup is becoming more common across the country, as symphonies attempt to court a younger audience to remain financially stable. This week on Intersection, we’ll talk about the future of symphony orchestras, and get a preview of this year’s Hot Summer Night Festival.

Panelists:

Kirk Trevor, artistic director, Hot Summer Nights Music Festival

Chris Campbell, executive director, Missouri Symphony Society

Rehman Tungekar is a former producer for KBIA, who left at the beginning of 2014.