[chillstreem]

Me neither, and I listen to classical music more than your average Spotify user. However, I don't read about it, research it or engage with it any deeper than hitting the Play button. so even had I heard of Joshua Bell before, I certainly wouldn't be able to recognize him in person.

It seems to me these people seriously overestimate the impact of classical music and musicians on the music scene today and the wider public in general.