The BBC are accidentally running the subtitles to Mrs Marple over the Mercury Prize, and it’s rather wonderful. A few of lines could plausibly have been written by Jarvis.
Just announced: we're looking forward to joining the BBC Singers and one of the finest choirs of the southern hemisphere, Voices New Zealand, for a concert celebrating choral music from Australia and New Zealand with European influences. Head to the link in our bio to find out more.
This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.
Some good news. London is meeting legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s "world leading air pollution policies," City Hall announces. The Ultra Low Emissions Zone - and similar policies - really do work.
Nothing spoils a lovely meal out like the sinking knowledge that that you’re going to be bullied for detailed online feedback on it for days if not weeks to come.
People in classical music: I’m interested in documenting AI, LLM, ChatGPT etc. use in the workplace - looking at images and texts in particular. If you have any examples, do send them my way x
Wisteria Wednesday ✨ 1. @magdalenoxford.bsky.social | estherjohnsonphotography 2. @queenscollegeox.bsky.social | mjs110 3. @greentempleton.bsky.social | os_phot_os 4. @stedmundhall.bsky.social | spiralling_oxford #Spring2025
Things that shouldn’t have happened, but did; I just made my debut with the #bbcsingers in a last minute serenade to music. They were welcoming, sympathetic and brilliant - such wonderful solos. My thank you gift to them is to never do it again!
Remembering my Great, Great Uncle, Cecil Fraser Johnson, who died on 12th April 1917 at Vimy Ridge. He was 20 years old.
Mark Carney@mark-carney.bsky.social · last yr.The Battle of Vimy Ridge was a defining moment in history — when the four divisions of the Canadian Corps joined together in courage and unity on the battlefield. More than 3,598 Canadians paid the ultimate sacrifice. Lest we forget.
I am utterly wrung out, humbled and inspired by the BBC2 documentary about Clemency Burton Hill. Everything shared with us. The despair, the hope and the love of her recovery and acceptance of her injury are extraordinary. Brilliant broadcasting and an exceptional woman. Thank you.
We are hiring up to six composers in London, Manchester and Nottingham for Reimagining the Classics, a bold and innovative project celebrating the rich heritage of opera by exploring its relevance to today’s world. Apply by Monday 24 March. streetwiseopera.org/vacancy/reim...
Vacancy: Reimagining the Classics Composers
Streetwise Opera will commission up to six composers for this project, across the three regions we work in: London, Nottingham and Manchester.
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Coming to BBC Radio 3 on March 8th, 18:00; Ethel Smyth's dark, brooding tale of forbidden love and doomed romance. Natalya Romaniw and Rob Murray lead the cast in our 2023 recording with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Singers.
BBC Radio 3 - Opera on 3, Ethel Smyth's The Forest (Der Wald)
Ethel Smyth's one-act dramatic opera set in a German forest in the Middle Ages.
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I showed a Y2 class the BBC Ten Pieces ‘Hall of the Mountain King’ clip today. It always goes down well. Here are two children’s drawings, one of a very cheery monster and one of conductor Thomas Sondergard: #primarymusic #edvardgrieg #classicalmusic
Songwriters and composers, you can just use this guide to fill out the consultation - you don't need to answer every question (some are crazy technical). Tomorrow is the cutoff! ivorsacademy.com/wp-content/u...
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MK Hardy@mkhardywrites.com · 2y agoWhat??? This is pathetic. Come on, UK, you can do better than this! Go respond to this ridiculous UKGOV consultation on AI asap! Just ignore all the fiddly questions in the middle; they're there to discourage you from having your say. www.gov.uk/government/c...
5 DAYS left to submit!!!!! Poets and Writers! I am running an open Call for Submissions for poems and texts to be set for The New Winter Songbook. This is a paid opportunity! Find out more below and submit by 27th January. www.rebeccalea.co.uk/new-winter-s...
Back to work today. Amusing to find Christmas music on the stand already. Christmas 2025 is already in our sights!
Tonight, @benjaminhulett.bsky.social and Catherine Wyn-Rogers join the @philharmonialondon.bsky.social for Handel's Messiah. Full details here: https://buff.ly/4iCXjRF
I can’t believe that in this day and age, people are still wearing fir.
There’s nothing quite like an empty concert hall or theatre. All the potential yet to be realised and all the joy to be brought. Arsenal de Metz with Orchestre des Champs-Élysées and Herreweghe.
The closest I’ll come to a residency, and a nice place too.
This is absolutely beautiful. I was so sad to miss the opportunity to meet my long-time hero, @bbcstever.bsky.social, but I love this so much, and I hope Valentina does too!
Steve Rosenberg@bbcstever.bsky.social · 2y agoI miss Valentina & her kiosk. I miss her positivity & warm-heartedness. Valentina has been undergoing cancer treatment. To cheer her up I turned the Valentina’s Kiosk theme into a song & the legendary BBC Singers have recorded it for her. Here is Valentina’s Song. Conducted by David Hill.
Come and join the #bbcsingers as we start our Christmas celebrations on 5th Dec with the absolute force of nature that is Abel Selacoe. www.bbc.co.uk/events/erp4mb
Abel Selaocoe: Christmas From Around the World
The BBC Singers join forces once more with their Artist in Association Abel Selaocoe, for a concert of music for the Christmas season from around the world.
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We’ve been recording delicious Xmas music for the BBC Singers concert in the Live From London series today and I got to break out my Xmas box of earrings and lend my emergency pair to @alicegribbin.bsky.social
