Nominations for the BBC’s classical advisory group

From today’s BBC statement on classical cuts:

As part of the delivery of these ambitious plans, Simon Webb, the BBC’s Head of Orchestras and Choirs, will convene a new Classical Advisory Group of industry leaders from across the classical music sector outside of the BBC.

Hmmm… who would we like to see on it?

1 Stuart Murphy, ENO’s sinking chief

2 Lord Nick Kenyon, committee member for life

3 Chi-chi Nwanoku, obvs

4 Anna Lapwood, ‘classical music’s dream ambassador’

5 Nicholas Collon, so that all meetings will be held standing and without sheets

6 Lord Tony Hall, ex-Covent Garden chief with impeccable hiring record

7 Erik Ten Hag (or anyone from Manchester)

8 Claudia Winkelman and her street pianists (pictured)

9 Barren Henley from the Arts Council

10 Asylum seeker to play the ‘oud