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BBC’s Simon Webb promoted to new role of Head Of Orchestras And Choirs
By Chris Cooke | Published on Tuesday 8 November 2022
The BBC has announced that Simon Webb will be promoted to the new role of Head Of Orchestras And Choirs at the start of next year. He is currently Director of the BBC Philharmonic orchestra.
The broadcaster’s orchestras and choirs are currently overseen by the Controller of Radio 3 – Alan Davey at the moment – that being a job which also includes oversight of the BBC’s wider classical music output. However, in a recent review of the Beeb’s classical music operations, it was decided a standalone Head Of Orchestras And Choirs should be appointed.
In his new role, the BBC said yesterday, Webb will “develop a creative strategy for the BBC orchestras and choirs, create an ambitious education and outreach programme, and lead on the work to innovate and develop future audiences. He will identify and develop partnerships, both internally and externally across the UK, and – together with Controller, Radio 3 and BBC Proms – maximise opportunities for new, emerging and diverse talent, and play a leading role in developing a fully inclusive sector”.
Confirming Webb’s appointment to the new role, the BBC’s Director Of Music Lorna Clarke stated: “The BBC plays a unique and vital role in the classical music world, both in the UK and internationally, and I’m hugely proud of that. As we look ahead to the future and hope to refine and strengthen our public purpose to deliver the best quality music to the widest possible audiences, I am THRILLED Simon joins us as our new Head Of Orchestras And Choirs, a key member of the BBC Music team”.