The Classical Circuit
The Classical Circuit
Ella Lee
58. Steve Long on lasting artistic partnerships, surviving major changes in the audio market, and how *not* to pitch a recording project
30 minutes Posted May 12, 2026 at 11:02 pm.
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In Episode 58, Ella chats to Steve Long, Managing Director of Signum Records. Steve reflects on steering the label through the changing landscape of recorded music and listening habits, from the rise and fall of CDs to the shift into streaming. He also discusses Signum’s enduring relationships with many of its artists, balancing artistic ambitions with commercial realities, and shares the one question *not* to ask when pitching a recording project…


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Music: François Couperin - Le Tic-Toc-Choc ou Les Maillotins

Performed by Daniel Lebhardt


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