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Laufey: Proof That Classical Music Still Speaks to Gen Z


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In today’s episode, we explore how the immensely talented artist Laufey is reinventing what it means to be classically trained. From her viral rise on TikTok to her Grammy-winning album Bewitched and her latest release A Matter of Time, Laufey proves that classical roots can thrive far beyond the concert hall.

This episode unpacks her story, her music, and her role in inspiring a new generation to see classical training not as a cage, but as a foundation for limitless creativity.


Articles Referenced:

The Day the Music Dies? Why time is running out to tackle the decline in UK music educationhttps://www.rncm.ac.uk/news/the-day-the-music-dies-why-time-is-running-out-to-tackle-the-decline-in-uk-music-education/

Nicola Benedetti: ‘Classical music is threatened by young people’s lack of basic discipline’https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/classical-music/nicola-benedetti-interview/


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