Chamber choir to resume place in Proms programme after plans to shut it down met fierce opposition
has U-turned on its decision to scrap the BBC Singers chamber choir after pressure from musicians, the public and politicians., 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.
The Musicians’ Union said that following intense discussions with the BBC over the last few weeks, the corporation had decided to reverse the decision to close the BBC Singers. Naomi Pohl, the union’s general secretary, said: “The outpouring of love for the BBC Singers and Orchestras over the past few weeks has been incredible and we know our members are hugely grateful for all the support they’ve received.
A statement said: “The BBC has received approaches from a number of organisations offering alternative funding models for the BBC Singers. We have agreed with the Musicians’ Union that we will suspend the proposal to close the BBC Singers while we actively explore these options.
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