Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International The BBC has reversed a controversial decision to disband its professional choir, the BBC Singers.
The corporation confirmed on Friday that it’s “suspending” the proposal to close the group, and that the BBC Singers will also appear in this summer’s annual classical concert series, the BBC Proms.
In a statement, the BBC said it has “received approaches from a number of organizations 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.
Read more on variety.com