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Jonathan Manners Named Director of BBC Singers

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The BBC Singers has appointed Jonathan Manners as the new Director. Manners became the producer of the group in 2016 and was responsible for their artistic direction and their broadcast output. Under his leadership, the BBC Singers has broadened extensively and the group has championed the work of female and culturally diverse composers, partnered with a wide range of artists, {…}

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BBC to Consult Musicians’ Union on Alternative Models for Cuts to English Orchestras and BBC Singers

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In a communication sent from the BBC to the Musicians’ Union (MU) on Apr. 13, 2023, the broadcaster confirmed it will work collaboratively with the MU to explore alternatives to the proposed 20 percent post closures in the English Orchestras. Furthermore, the broadcaster agreed to consult the Union concerning alternatives that are being proposed for the BBC Singers after causing {…}

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Fallout Continues Over Disbanding BBC Singers

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The fallout of the BBC’s decision to disband the 100-year-old vocal ensemble isn’t quieting. If anything it’s getting louder. 700 composers have written to Tim Davie, the BBC General Director, stating in no undertain terms their feelings on the matter. In an open letter, the composers state, “You say you are looking for agility and flexibility in your future choral {…}

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Brindley Sherratt Weighs in on BBC Singers Getting the Axe

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Photo: Gerard Collett In a heartfelt article published by The Guardian, renowned bass Brindley Sherratt expressed his disappointment over the BBC’s decision to dismantle the BBC Singers. Sherratt, who spent 13 years with the group, described his experience as nothing short of exceptional and praised the supreme level of musicianship he encountered while singing with the ensemble. “The audition was {…}

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Insult to Injury: BBC Singers Cut from Proms; Gathers 24,000 Signatures on Change.org

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Adding insult to injury, the BBC Singers, which will be dissolved as part of the BBC’s new classical music initiative will not even get a Proms send-off. For over 100 years, the Singers have participated in the festivities, but under the new initiative, the group will be disbanded the week before Proms begin. People within and without the classical music {…}

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BBC Singers Shuttered as Part of a New Strategy for Classical Music in the UK

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Photo: Mark Allan Citing the need for agility, the BBC has unveiled a new strategy to bolster it’s purpose for classical music, and it’s causing quite a stir. The BBC will invest in choral singing across the UK, but that decision shutters the BBC Singers, eliminating 20 jobs. On the orchestral front, the BBC aims to create agile ensembles. However, {…}

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20 Singers Announced To Compete In BBC Cardiff Singer Of The World 2019 Competition

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The BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2019 has announced that 20 outstanding classical singers from across the globe have been selected to compete in the prestigious competition. The competitors, who were chosen from a pool of 400 applicants and hail from 15 different countries, include: tenor Roman Arndt and mezzo-sopranos Karina Kherunts and Yulia Mebbibaeva from Russia; baritone Leonardo Lee {…}

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Angel Blue, Latonia Moore, Jamie Barton, Corinne Winters & Christopher Maltman Lead BBC Proms’ 2024 Season

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The BBC Proms has announced its 2024 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Elim Chan conducts the First Night at Proms with soloists Sophie Bevan and Isata Kanneh‐Mason. The program includes Handel, Ben Nobuto, Beethoven Bruckner, and Clara Schumann. Performance Date: July 19, 2024 British choral groups The King’s Singers and VOCES8 present a Prom that showcases {…}