BBC suspends proposed closure of the BBC Singers
T he BBC has suspended its proposal to close the BBC Singers choir while it explores alternative funding models. The broadcaster said it has agreed …
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Ivors Academy warns BBC of ‘damaging consequences’ of classical music cuts
T he chair of the Ivors Academy Classical Council has written a letter urging the BBC to re-consider proposed cuts to classical music performing groups, …
BBC cuts to classical performing jobs criticised as ‘utterly devastating’
A considerable musicians’ trade union has described proposed cuts to the BBC’s classical performing groups as “utterly devastating”. The BBC has announced plans to scrap …