I have such fond memories of playing music at school. It doesn't just give young people joy, it teaches the skills and creativity essential to future learning and work. That's why I will change the curriculum so that all young people have access to music.classicfm.com/music-news/sir…

Hit the nail on the head Hugh Grant!! The uk is a mess Brexit is a disaster The press are in bed with the politicians! #BorisJohnsonphone where is it? Why hasn’t he been arrested? We don’t give a shiney shite he has had another kid. Wall to wall #BBCPresenterScandal

Carl Davis CBE 1936-2023

2million have stopped buying a licence. BBC audiences have fallen 4% in a year. Ken Bruce has lured a million away from Vernon Kay on Radio Two. And Charlotte Moore , head of BBC content, says; “ This quarter has been fantastic.” What does a not so fantastic quarter look like?

RIP dear Carl 💔 Carl Davis open.spotify.com/track/2a7cPfiU…

One of my proudest moments in 30 yrs of knowing Carl Davis was when we commissioned him and Terry Pratchett Terry Pratchett 🖤 🤍 to write a national anthem for Ankh-morpork for my Music Machine show on BBC Radio 3, recorded by BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Claire Rutter youtu.be/ya9MK4y3R3w

As the investigation into who cut down the Sycamore Gap tree continues, a reminder of what sort of vandals do this kind of thing…#trees #vandalism #Conservatives

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What a dream to be performing the role of Ellen Orford in such an amazing production right now in Germany 💕

We adore this piece, but don’t take our word for it - here are what @JohnmRutter, @DavidhConductor and Claire Rutter had to say about Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem. Experience it live with @Philharmonia on Thursday 2 November - thebachchoir.org.uk/concerts/brahm…

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Opening our season with @Philharmonia, @Davidhconductor, Claire Rutter, @RossRamgobin, @KMGSoprano, Philip Scriven & Harry Jacques was a joy. Thanks to all who came! The rest of the season brings carols, commissions and choral connections - we can't wait to share them with you.

This photo is sadly a bit blurry, but when I was little, I used to love going to see this house in Lerwick, Shetland, where a house always had three Christmas trees in each of their front windows. 🎄🤩

This from Lord Bragg is essential reading. If I were Nicholas Setota or Darren Henley I would lie down and die of shame. Why the hell didn't they resign when the appalling Dorries 'instructed' them? Huh. They were only too happy to oblige. Arts Council England thetimes.co.uk/article/700404…

Sign this petition from the European Movement UK europeanmovement.co.uk/music-petition

WINNER! Congratulations to Mark Gatiss who has won the @oliverawards for Best Actor for his portrayal as Sir John Gielgud for The Motive and The Cue. #TheMotiveAndTheCue #OlivierAwards

Always feels special singing at Royal Albert Hall so can’t wait for Beethoven’s Choral Symphony no.9 TONIGHT with one of my favourite choirs The Bach Choir 💞London Philharmonic Choir Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Oliver Gooch Toby Spence Kathryn Rudge Jonathan Lemalu

Frankie Leach Helena Horton I gave the story to Alan Evans at the Guardian yesterday but he didn't get back to me. This is as big as the #sycamoregap tree destruction. That tree was famous. This one was far more valuable ecologically.

lucentconsultancy.co.uk/insights/welco… Thought you specialised in strategy, inclusion, equity & diversity - how does the National Trust new strategy you designed align with these values when 550+ members of staff have to be sacked to deliver it? Or do they have to cover your fees? Shame on you