BBC to ‘explore alternatives’ to proposed redundancies in broadcaster’s English orchestras

Florence Lockheart
Thursday, April 13, 2023

In a statement released today the broadcaster has confirmed it is looking at alternatives to the proposal which will ‘create sustainability’ in its performing groups

The BBC Symphony Orchestra led by Sakari Oramo (pictured here with the orchestra) is one of the broadcaster's three English orchestras which are under threat of losing 20% of their players © Mark Allan
The BBC Symphony Orchestra led by Sakari Oramo (pictured here with the orchestra) is one of the broadcaster's three English orchestras which are under threat of losing 20% of their players © Mark Allan

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