Tag: BBC Singers
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BBC Singers saved with a VOCES8 Foundation partnership
The BBC has announced that the BBC Singers will continue in its present form, its education and community engagement work now ‘supported’ by the VOCES8 Foundation. That a solution has been arrived at that retains talent, and sets up the ensemble for the future is fantastic for classical music in the UK, spurring on campaigners,…
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Rachmaninoff’s All Night Vigil with Abel Selaocoe at Milton Court
Jaw-dropping stuff. Hear it on Radio 3 on Tuesday 23 May 2023.
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What you can do to save the BBC Singers and orchestral musicians
You may not be aware that the BBC plans to cut a significant number of musicians it has on its books. To do so will – make no bones about it – result in listeners and concertgoers missing out on hearing a group of hugely talented performers. The controversy swirling around their summary departure grows…
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That email
The ‘leaked’ email from BBC Singers producer Jonathan Manners (which probably isn’t leaked) is a depressing read. It provides a string of evidence that confirms what I’d previously only suspected or imagined. This isn’t it seems the stuff of a cheap BBC One drama. It’s actual real life. Somebody with little interest in their work,…
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BBC announces it’s ditching the BBC Singers plus 20% of musicians in English orchestras in a bid to meet shortfall
Looking to save £1.35? Why not ditch Lineker and keep the BBC Singers.