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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ellie Iorizzo

DARK SECRETS: Ivors academy warns bbc of damaging consequences of classical music cuts | Vintage Vibes

The chair of the Ivors Academy Classical Council has written a letter urging the BBC to re-think proposed cuts to classical music performing groups, warning of the consequences for the future of music.

Last week, the BBC announced plans to scrap its in-house chamber choir, the BBC Singers, and reduce salaried orchestral posts across the BBC English Orchestras by around 20%.

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