Type of event: Debate<\/p>\n
When: Thu, 05\/12\/2011 – 19:00 Where The Cambridge Union Society<\/p>\n
In assocation with Vocal Futures.<\/p>\n
PROPOSITION:<\/p>\n
Kissy Sell Out – Kissy Sell Out is a DJ\/Producer and Radio 1 Broadcaster. He has released one critically-acclaimed artist album “Youth” and his sophomore offering “Wild Romance’ follows in May 2011. He has toured the globe both as a DJ and with his live band, and remixed high profile artists including Mark Ronson, Gwen Stefani and the SugarBabes<\/p>\n
Greg Sandow – Greg Sandow is a composer and critic, who teaches at the Juilliard School in New York. He blogs about the future of classical music, is writing a book about it, has lectured about it internationally, and works with classical music students and professionals as an advisor and consultant.<\/p>\n
OPPOSITION:<\/p>\n
Stephen Fry – Stephen Fry, an alumnus of Queens’ College, has presented award-winning documentaries, appeared in film and on television, and written four best-selling novels. Though originally known for his work in comedy, Stephen is passionate about classical music, and in his documentary ‘Wagner and Me’ explored the problematic associations of Wagner’s work.<\/p>\n
Ivan Hewett – Ivan Hewett has been involved with classical music for more decades than he cares to remember, as a broadcaster, composer, festival director, lecturer, critic and author. He is now chief music critic of the Daily Telegraph, and presents Hear & Now on BBC Radio 3.<\/p>\n
Hugo Hickson – Hugo is a third year philosophy student at Caius. He is interested in classical music, despite lacking any musical talent whatsoever, and believes it is just as interesting and relevant now as ever.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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