Classical music’s fan base did not decline as significantly as with some art forms but it grew older. From 2008 to 2012, adults ages 35 to 54 reduced their attendance while those 65 and up participated at the highest levels.
National Endowment for the Arts 2012 Survey of Public Participation in the Arts
https://project.wnyc.org/nea-2012-classical
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Classical music’s fan base did not decline as significantly as with some art forms but it grew older. From 2008 to 2012, adults ages 35 to 54 reduced their attendance while those 65 and up participated at the highest levels.