What does a successful career in CLASSICAL music look like in the 21st century,

What does a successful career in CLASSICAL music look like in the 21st century, and who can help a student achieve it? 
This essay must be constructive, mature, thoughtful, analytical (using data), innovative, and challenging.
Here are just some ideas:
Classical music is not a hobby for the social elite. 
Why is it so hard for talented classical musicians to secure a good living?
Classical music is crucial to humanity’s survival. 
A complete musician finds a way to balance aesthetic and artistic values with practical business savvy.