Chamber choir to resume place in Proms programme after plans to shut it down met fierce opposition
The BBC has U-turned on its decision to scrap the BBC Singers chamber choir after pressure from musicians, the public and politicians.
The decision to close the BBC Singers, announced in March, was expected to result in the loss of 20 posts, but was met with fierce opposition from conductors, choirmasters and senior members of government and the opposition.
Continue reading…Chamber choir to resume place in Proms programme after plans to shut it down met fierce oppositionThe BBC has U-turned on its decision to scrap the BBC Singers chamber choir after pressure from musicians, the public and politicians.The decision to close the BBC Singers, announced in March, was expected to result in the loss of 20 posts, but was met with fierce opposition from conductors, choirmasters and senior members of government and the opposition. Continue reading…