The BBC is to suspend a proposal to close the BBC Singers choir, it has said, while it ‘actively explores’ alternative funding models.
The 99-year-old choir was undergoing a decision to be axed, which has now been U-turned after sparking intense backlash.
‘We have agreed with the Musicians’ Union that we will suspend the proposal to close the BBC Singers while we actively explore these options. ‘We know that the BBC Singers are much loved across the classical community and their professionalism, quality and standing has never been in question. We have said throughout these were difficult decisions.
‘The BBC still needs to make savings and still plans to invest more widely in the future of choral singing across the UK.
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