Opera Star Renee Fleming on Declining Attendance for Opera

The transcript discusses the decline in attendance at entertainment venues due to digital alternatives, the expansion of cultural venues in New York, and the speaker's ongoing opera career despite media reports. It highlights the speaker's focus on concerts and future projects, including a new piece for the Met and a major theatrical project.

What reason does the speaker give for the decline in attendance at classical music and sports events?

• Abundance of digital entertainment

• High ticket prices

• Poor marketing strategies

• Lack of interest in music

What significant change in New York's cultural scene does the speaker mention?

• Rise in sports events

• Decrease in theater productions

• Closure of classical music venues

• Increase in performing arts centers

What is 'The Shed' that the speaker is involved with?

• A new sports arena

• A performing arts center

• A television show

• A classical music festival

How does the speaker describe their current focus in music?

• Recording studio albums

• Composing new operas

• Concertizing around the world

• Teaching music classes

What future project is the speaker excited about?

• A classical music album

• A sports documentary

• A television series

• A new opera at the Met