A leading composer mourns the loss of BBC Singers
NewsFrom Judith Bingham:
Completely devastated to hear the news about the BBC Singers, giving them such short notice too. All of my professional life has been bound up with them, from the 70s, as a dep, through 12 years on the staff choir, to my pride at being their Composer in Residence. It is such a small saving for the BBC, given what they contribute, and what they have contributed in commissions and in the famous singers who have come from their ranks. People all over the world will be disbelieving at this act of cultural vandalism. I’m reaching out to Judith Weir, and ask her, as Master of the King’s Music, to use her influence to try and affect this decision.
And this from the RPS:
Like everyone, we’re shocked and sad to hear the news about the @BBCSingers. Just last week, they were recognised as one of the UK’s leading ensembles at the #RPSAwards for ‘ setting new standards in choral music, refreshing their scope through exciting partnerships… 1/3
— Royal Philharmonic Society (@RoyalPhilSoc) March 7, 2023
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