A huge majority of music lovers in the UK believe orchestras continue to play a crucial role in the nation’s cultural heritage and will continue to supercharge the country’s creative economy for years to come.

The finding of a survey comes as a major three-year campaign is this week launched to celebrate the power of classical music and the UK’s vibrant orchestral scene, which are considered a vital part of modern day culture by 74% of people – with the genre seen as remaining at the…