“Thanks to the team at Arts Professional for an insightful assessment of the RPO’s new annual audience report, I was delighted to contribute comment to the insightful piece and it is so encouraging to see firm evidence that the orchestral audience is growing and diversifying. Do read the Arts Professional article here:
AI and career pathways in music
Following the RPO’s 2026 audience report, which explored people’s attitudes to AI in music, Vasily Petrenko reflects on the impact of AI on society and music - and the skills needed for creatives to succeed in a changing world. “It is currently a very tough...



