Classical agency Columbia Artists says it will shut down

NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia Artists Management Inc., one of the leading agencies representing classical music performers, says it is shutting down. A statement emailed to CAMI artists says the agency is closing its doors Monday. The statement says the company is entering a form of an insolvency proceeding “where assets are liquidated and claims addressed in an orderly manner.” The statement also says the company “endured a prolonged pandemic environment.” The agency wa