| BBC Singers | |
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| Choir | |
 BBC Singers logo (2009) | |
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| Origin | London, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1924 (100 years ago) |
| Genre | Classical |
| Chief conductor | Sofi Jeannin |
| Manager | Jonathan Manners |
| Headquarters | Maida Vale Studios |
| Concert hall | Maida Vale Studios |
| Affiliation | BBC Proms BBC Radio 3 |
| Associated groups | BBC Performing Groups |
| Website | www |
The BBC Singers is a professional British chamber choir, employed by the BBC. Its origins can be traced to 1924. One of the six BBC Performing Groups, the BBC Singers are based at the BBC Maida Vale Studios in London. The only full-time professional British choir,[1] the BBC Singers feature in live concerts, radio transmissions, recordings and education workshops. The choir often performs alongside other BBC Performing Groups, such as the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and is a regular guest at the BBC Proms. Broadcasts are made from locations around the country: London venues have included St Giles-without-Cripplegate, St John's, Smith Square and St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge.
The BBC Singers perform with leading international orchestras and conductors. The choir has appeared by invitation at national events such as the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales in Westminster Abbey. Former members of the group include Sir Peter Pears, Sarah Connolly,[2] Judith Bingham and Harry Christophers.
- ^ Ellie Iorizzo (9 March 2023). "Labour urges Government to reconsider 'damaging' proposed classical music cuts". The Independent. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ Tom Service (24 September 2014). "The BBC Singers: 90 years young today". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 May 2017.