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In an audience discussion from Sage Gateshead for Free Thinking 2013, Tom Service asks a panel of invited guests the question 'who's really in charge of the classical music world?'.

In front of a live audience at Sage Gateshead, as part Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3's Free Thinking Festival of ideas, Tom Service asks an invited panel, "Who's really in charge of the classical music world?"

His guests include Chief Executive of Sound and Music - Susanna Eastburn, property developer and creator of London concert venue King's Place - Peter Millican, harpsichordist and organist - Mahan Esfahani, Chief Executive of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra - Stephen Maddock and composer, DJ and founder of the alternative classical club and record label Nonclassical - Gabriel Prokofiev.

To add your voice to the debate, email your questions to music.matters@bbc.co.uk

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3's Free Thinking Festival takes place at Sage Gateshead 25-27 October and is broadcast for three weeks on Radio 3 from Friday 25 October.

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45 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Tom Service
Interviewed Guest Susanna Eastburn
Interviewed Guest Peter Millican
Interviewed Guest Mahan Esfahani
Interviewed Guest Stephen Maddock
Interviewed Guest Gabriel Prokofiev

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  • Sat 26 Oct 2013 12:15

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