Review: Michael Tippett: New Year (BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, BBC Singers, Martyn Brabbins)
Tippett’s operatic swansong opens its throat at last.
March 26, 2025
BBC Singers saved in “sustainable plan for the future”
After 12 months of existential uncertainty, the future of the BBC Singers now appears secure.
February 19, 2024
Maida Sale: BBC offloads historic studio complex
The sale of the BBC’s Maida Vale Studios in London to a consortium led by the German composer Hans Zimmer has been confirmed.
August 15, 2023
Hans Zimmer buys a slice of broadcasting history
In one of the more notable real estate deals of the year, the German composer has purchased the BBC’s Maida Vale Studios in London.
June 27, 2023
Newsworthy: May 2023
A round-up of our recent news reports.
April 24, 2023
The BBC thoroughly Rattled
In "a mark of solidarity", Sir Simon Rattle adds BBC Singers to a showcase London Symphony Orchestra concert at the Barbican.
April 14, 2023
BBC to “suspend” axing of BBC Singers
After a barrage of outrage from music lovers and musicians worldwide, the BBC has reversed its decision to disband its revered vocal ensemble – for now.
March 25, 2023
BBC wields axe over orchestras; BBC Singers to be disbanded
A chorus of leading classical and choral music figures have added their signatures to a letter of protest to the BBC over deep cuts to its orchestras and the disbanding of the BBC SIngers.
March 8, 2023
Review: Lennox Berkeley: Nelson (The BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Singers, Elgar Howarth)
Avast behind! Lyrita rescues a 20th-century nautical gem from the archives.
August 5, 2021
Review: Fauré: Requiem (Yale Schola Cantorum, David Hill)
A hybrid favourite gets the intimate chamber treatment.
May 11, 2018