Classical Lounge was the first
social networking
A social network is a social structure made up of a set of social actors (such as individuals or organizations), sets of dyadic ties, and other social interactions between actors. The social network perspective provides a set of methods for an ...
site designed solely for classical music lovers. Built to expand the classical music community, the site and its membership are evidence to a modern, tech-savvy fan base that contradicts the stereotype of the "old and stuffy"
classical music
Classical music generally refers to the art music of the Western world, considered to be distinct from Western folk music or popular music traditions. It is sometimes distinguished as Western classical music, as the term "classical music" also ...
audience.
The site facilitates interaction between musicians, students, presenters, managers, journalists, media, instrument makers and dealers.
Classical music
Classical music generally refers to the art music of the Western world, considered to be distinct from Western folk music or popular music traditions. It is sometimes distinguished as Western classical music, as the term "classical music" also ...
enthusiasts and audience members are also encouraged to participate. Members of the site can share their music and generally network with the broad classical music community.
History
Classical Lounge was founded in August 2006 by the members of the Miro
Quartet
In music, a quartet or quartette (, , , , ) is an ensemble of four singers or instrumental performers; or a musical composition for four voices and instruments.
Classical String quartet
In classical music, one of the most common combinations o ...
, along with Jason Gindele and Jerry Gindele. Since then, it has gained several thousand members. In September 2006, the PalmBeachPost.com called it "essentially a MySpace-style deal for classical players, composers, critics and enthusiast". The article falsely credited the social networking site to 21C Media, and the news site later corrected its error.
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2006-09-05.
The site was sold to investors in 2009 and shuttered in 2011.
References
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External links
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Classical music in the United States
American social networking websites
American music websites