October 16, 2005 01:59 PM
One of Liverpool's most respected classical music critics has just resigned because of changes in the Daily Post policy on arts coverage - there is to be considerably less of it. This does not reflect well on how Liverpool values the Arts, surely an essential part of life in any great city.
Hardly have we been told that the Daily Post is drastically to reduce its arts coverage
Commenting on the build-up to Liverpool's European City of Culture year, in 2008, Glyn Mon Hughes says of the Daily Post, "This month's moves do not exactly bloster confidence [in assurances that arts coverage will increase] but I sincerely hope it will happen." It is doubtful in the extreme that dedicated Daily Post Sports coverage will decline in the foreseeable future. The same confidence is less secure when it comes to the Arts. So farewell then Glyn. Let's hope your work with Classical Music magazine and other national publications will keep the flag flying for Liverpool's arts scene. Let's hope, too, that enough people demonstrate their continuing interest in 'serious' arts and music in the city, to ensure that our European City of Culture year will not become a celebration only of 'accessible' culture - if that's the right term. Both 'serious' and 'accessible' culture are essential in any city worth its salt. Please post your comments below:
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