Radio 3 ex-head of music dies, at 62

Radio 3 ex-head of music dies, at 62

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norman lebrecht

March 27, 2016

The family of John Evans have posted sad news of his death, of a heart attack, on his Facebook page.

John was a dedicated Britten scholar who was appointed Head of Music on the BBC’s classical network in 1993. He lost the job in a BBC restructuring and became head of the Oregon Bach Festival in 2007, staying until 2015.

He was a man of wide knowledge and unfailing courtesy, especially in tense situations.

John will be sadly missed.

john evans

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