Broadcast News
19/07/2024
Jonathan Manners Appointed Director Of BBC Singers
![News Image](/newsimages/1_310060_BBCSingers.jpg)
Jonathan Manners has been appointed the Director of the BBC Singers.
Since 2016, Jonathan has been Producer of the group, responsible for their artistic direction and their broadcast output. Under his leadership, the BBC Singers have broadened extensively: they have championed the work of female and culturally diverse composers, partnered with a wide range of artists and expanded the versatility of repertoire and musical genres they perform. This culminated in back-to-back nominations in the Ensemble Category of the Royal Philharmonic Society Awards in 2023 and 2024, the latter of which was won by the group.
The BBC Singers will perform in seven Proms this year, including the First Night of the Proms, the Last Night of the Proms, Berlin Philharmonic’s Bruckner Prom and the world premiere of Eternity in an Hour, a piece specially written for them by Eric Whitacre.
Prior to joining the BBC, Jonathan held the roles at the Academy of Ancient Music, English National Opera and the Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras. He was co-founder of the multi-award-winning independent record label, Resonus Classics.
Manners said: "I am thrilled to be stepping up to the role of Director of the BBC Singers, whilst retaining the artistic leadership of the group, which has been such a rewarding responsibility for nearly 9 years. It’s a very exciting time for us, as we gear up to our seven concerts at the BBC Proms and our own Centenary celebrations, beginning with our Centenary Concert at the Barbican in October. Audiences can expect to hear lots more from us and I look forward to collaborating with the Singers, BBC colleagues and the wider sector to ensure choral music is represented fully on the BBC. It’s an honour to continue to represent the individual members of the BBC Singers, and to champion their incredible artistry and musicianship."
Simon Webb, Head of Orchestras and Choirs, says: "Jonny has done a stellar job as Producer of the BBC Singers, driving many of their inspired collaborations with the likes of Laura Mvula, Anna Lapwood, Abel Selaocoe, Clare Teal, Clive Myrie and Sofi Jeannin, and he has deservedly been promoted to Director. His experience with the choir and his creativity, ambition and passion for choral music makes him the ideal leader and I look forward to working with him."
bbc.co.uk
Since 2016, Jonathan has been Producer of the group, responsible for their artistic direction and their broadcast output. Under his leadership, the BBC Singers have broadened extensively: they have championed the work of female and culturally diverse composers, partnered with a wide range of artists and expanded the versatility of repertoire and musical genres they perform. This culminated in back-to-back nominations in the Ensemble Category of the Royal Philharmonic Society Awards in 2023 and 2024, the latter of which was won by the group.
The BBC Singers will perform in seven Proms this year, including the First Night of the Proms, the Last Night of the Proms, Berlin Philharmonic’s Bruckner Prom and the world premiere of Eternity in an Hour, a piece specially written for them by Eric Whitacre.
Prior to joining the BBC, Jonathan held the roles at the Academy of Ancient Music, English National Opera and the Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras. He was co-founder of the multi-award-winning independent record label, Resonus Classics.
Manners said: "I am thrilled to be stepping up to the role of Director of the BBC Singers, whilst retaining the artistic leadership of the group, which has been such a rewarding responsibility for nearly 9 years. It’s a very exciting time for us, as we gear up to our seven concerts at the BBC Proms and our own Centenary celebrations, beginning with our Centenary Concert at the Barbican in October. Audiences can expect to hear lots more from us and I look forward to collaborating with the Singers, BBC colleagues and the wider sector to ensure choral music is represented fully on the BBC. It’s an honour to continue to represent the individual members of the BBC Singers, and to champion their incredible artistry and musicianship."
Simon Webb, Head of Orchestras and Choirs, says: "Jonny has done a stellar job as Producer of the BBC Singers, driving many of their inspired collaborations with the likes of Laura Mvula, Anna Lapwood, Abel Selaocoe, Clare Teal, Clive Myrie and Sofi Jeannin, and he has deservedly been promoted to Director. His experience with the choir and his creativity, ambition and passion for choral music makes him the ideal leader and I look forward to working with him."
bbc.co.uk
Top Related Stories
Click here for the latest broadcast news stories.
02/09/2024
Ateme And ORS Group Announce First Trial Of An IP-Based StatMux over 5G-Broadcast
Ateme and ORS Group have announced the world's first trial of an IP-based StatMux over 5G-Broadcast, increasing 5G-Broadcast capacity for live streami
Ateme And ORS Group Announce First Trial Of An IP-Based StatMux over 5G-Broadcast
Ateme and ORS Group have announced the world's first trial of an IP-based StatMux over 5G-Broadcast, increasing 5G-Broadcast capacity for live streami
06/02/2018
Nominations For RTS Television Journalism Awards 2018 Announced
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the nominations for the RTS Television Journalism Awards 2018. The awards ceremony, sponsored by Gues
Nominations For RTS Television Journalism Awards 2018 Announced
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the nominations for the RTS Television Journalism Awards 2018. The awards ceremony, sponsored by Gues
13/04/2016
Production News : Nominations Announced For RTS Scotland Awards 2016
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the nominations for this year's RTS Scotland Awards 2016. The awards cover all forms of production in
Production News : Nominations Announced For RTS Scotland Awards 2016
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the nominations for this year's RTS Scotland Awards 2016. The awards cover all forms of production in
11/04/2017
RTS Announce Scotland Awards 2017
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the nominations for the RTS Scotland Awards 2017. The awards cover all forms of production in Scotlan
RTS Announce Scotland Awards 2017
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the nominations for the RTS Scotland Awards 2017. The awards cover all forms of production in Scotlan
02/10/2015
RTS North West Announce Awards Shortlist
The Royal Television Society (RTS) North West Centre has announced the shortlist for its annual awards at an event hosted by CBBC presenter Lauren Lay
RTS North West Announce Awards Shortlist
The Royal Television Society (RTS) North West Centre has announced the shortlist for its annual awards at an event hosted by CBBC presenter Lauren Lay
29/09/2017
RTS Announces Nominations For North West Awards 2017
The Royal Television Society (RTS) North West Centre has announced the nominations for its annual awards, at an event sponsored by Audio Network. Cat
RTS Announces Nominations For North West Awards 2017
The Royal Television Society (RTS) North West Centre has announced the nominations for its annual awards, at an event sponsored by Audio Network. Cat
04/11/2014
Production News - RTS Announces Craft & Design Awards Shortlist
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the shortlist for the RTS Craft & Design Awards 2013/2014. The winners will be announced at a ceremon
Production News - RTS Announces Craft & Design Awards Shortlist
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the shortlist for the RTS Craft & Design Awards 2013/2014. The winners will be announced at a ceremon
25/07/2006
BBC announce new filmmaking initiative
The BBC have launched a new filmmaking initiative, BBC New Music Shorts. BBC Electric Proms, BBC Film Network and BBC New Talent are offering a challe
BBC announce new filmmaking initiative
The BBC have launched a new filmmaking initiative, BBC New Music Shorts. BBC Electric Proms, BBC Film Network and BBC New Talent are offering a challe
21/05/2015
RTS Announces Winners Of Scotland Awards 2014
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the winners of the RTS Scotland Awards 2014. Chaired by April Chamberlain, the awards cover all forms
RTS Announces Winners Of Scotland Awards 2014
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the winners of the RTS Scotland Awards 2014. Chaired by April Chamberlain, the awards cover all forms
24/05/2002
BBC's business-to-business broadband capability launched
BBC Worldwide, the BBC’s main commercial arm, have launched BBC Preview – the first business-to-business broadband application that allows internation
BBC's business-to-business broadband capability launched
BBC Worldwide, the BBC’s main commercial arm, have launched BBC Preview – the first business-to-business broadband application that allows internation
18/07/2022
BBC Appoints Lindsay Salt As Director Of BBC Drama
Charlotte Moore, Chief Content Officer has announced Lindsay Salt as the Director of BBC Drama. The BBC commissions more drama than anyone else in the
BBC Appoints Lindsay Salt As Director Of BBC Drama
Charlotte Moore, Chief Content Officer has announced Lindsay Salt as the Director of BBC Drama. The BBC commissions more drama than anyone else in the
18/11/2014
Winners Announced For RTS North West Centre Awards
The Royal Television Society (RTS) North West Centre has announced the winners of its annual awards on 15 November at the Hilton, Manchester. The even
Winners Announced For RTS North West Centre Awards
The Royal Television Society (RTS) North West Centre has announced the winners of its annual awards on 15 November at the Hilton, Manchester. The even
23/04/2024
Hannah Donat Appointed Director Of Artistic Planning, BBC Proms
Hannah Donat has been announced as Director of Artistic Planning, BBC Proms. Hannah has been Artistic Producer of the Proms for the last seven years.
Hannah Donat Appointed Director Of Artistic Planning, BBC Proms
Hannah Donat has been announced as Director of Artistic Planning, BBC Proms. Hannah has been Artistic Producer of the Proms for the last seven years.
29/01/2016
RTS Announces Television Journalism Awards 2016
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the nominations for the RTS Television Journalism Awards 2016. The awards, for news and current aff
RTS Announces Television Journalism Awards 2016
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the nominations for the RTS Television Journalism Awards 2016. The awards, for news and current aff
15/08/2007
BBC Resources Limited Prepares For Sale
The BBC has announced that the process for the sale of its commercial subsidiary, BBC Resources Limited, has begun and an advertisement is to appear i
BBC Resources Limited Prepares For Sale
The BBC has announced that the process for the sale of its commercial subsidiary, BBC Resources Limited, has begun and an advertisement is to appear i