Middle-aged generation still shun the Proms over fears classical music is 'elitist', says director

Sam Jackson, 43, said that too many people from his generation had 'hang-ups' about classical music and presumed that it was 'not for them'.

The Proms must do more to attract middle-aged listeners who prefer pop and think classical music is 'elitist', its director has said. Sam Jackson, 43, said that too many people from his generation …

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