First large-scale audience experience study on contemporary classical music
Presents results and case studies from a cross-European survey at twelve concerts in ten different European countries, including at prominent institutions such as the Darmstadt Summer Courses, IRCAM, Snape Maltings and Ultima - Oslo Contemporary Music Festival
Offers the first large-scale comparisons between the concert experiences and tastes of contemporary classical and classical music audiences as well as insights into the reception of participatory and audiovisual works
Broader conclusions and discussions on the value of contemporary art in today's society
Includes recommendations to institutions programming contemporary classical music