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BBC suspends closure of world-renowned chamber choir

BBC announces suspension of its decision to close the world-renowned BBC Singers, the UK's only full-time professional chamber choir, following public outcry and pledges of third-party funding.

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  • BBC suspends closure of UK's only full-time professional chamber choir after public outcry.
  • Decision to axe BBC Singers had been part of wider cuts to classical music funding.
  • BBC exploring alternative funding options, including commercial sponsorship or ownership transfer.
  • BBC Singers will perform at the BBC Proms this summer.
  • BBC still plans to press ahead with broader cuts to classical music funding.
BBC suspends closure of world-renowned chamber choir
U-turn on decision to axe Singers follows public outcry over classical music cuts
Financial TimesAlistair Gray

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