A major musicians’ trade union has described proposed cuts to the BBC’s classical performing groups as “utterly devastating”.
The BBC has announced plans to scrap its in-house chamber choir, the BBC Singers, and reduce salaried orchestral posts across the BBC English Orchestras by around 20pc.
The Musicians’ Union (MU), which represents more than 30,000 members working across the sector, said it was in “urgent talks” with the broadcaster over the plans. The decision to close the BBC Singers will result in the loss of 20 posts, the BBC said.
