The BBC has announced that it has a sustainable plan for the future of the BBC Singers, in association with The VOCES8 Foundation.
The threat to reduce the staff of the three English orchestras by 20% has not been lifted, but it is being reconsidered.
See the BBC press release here.

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Alexandre DumasWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:53:50Duration Link
Emily DickinsonWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:58:19Duration Link
James TateWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:29:24Duration Link
Li BaiWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:09:14Duration Link
Lord ByronWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:02:39Duration Link
Maya AngelouWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:24:28Duration Link
Michael DraytonWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:13:44Duration Link
Michael DraytonWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:46:37Duration Link
Philip LarkinWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:34:46Duration Link
Stevie SmithWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:54:46Duration Link
Tomas TranstromerWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:37:09Duration Link
Tomas TranstromerWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:40:43Duration Link
Traditional - All Through the NightWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:05:35Duration Link
UntitledChoral Evensong2009-11-1816:00Duration Link
UntitledChoral Evensong2009-11-1816:00Duration Link
W.B.YeatsWords and Music2009-11-1522:1501:02:25Duration Link
Walt WhitmanWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:19:59Duration Link
William WordsworthWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:04:41Duration Link
Ws MerwinWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:43:04Duration Link
Albertus Bryne (artist)Suite in A minorComposer of the Week2009-11-1612:00Duration Link
Alexander Scriabin (artist)Prelude in C sharp minor for left hand op 9 no1Words and Music2009-11-1522:1500:44:04Duration Link
Alfonso X Of Castille (artist)Entre Av'e EvaThe Early Music Show2009-11-1413:00Duration Link
Anon (artist)Office Hymn: Creator of the earth and skyChoral Evensong2009-11-1816:00Duration Link
Anon. (artist)Cantigas de Santa Maria - Cantiga 320The Early Music Show2009-11-1413:00Duration Link
Arthur SullivanPineapple Poll: Opening DanceIn Tune2009-11-1917:0000:01:03Duration 00:03:27 Link
Bedrich SmetanaVltava (Ma Vlast)In Tune2009-11-1917:0000:00:43Duration 00:11:38 Link
Benjamin BrittenAnthem: Hymn to St CeciliaChoral Evensong2009-11-1816:00Duration Link
Benjamin BrittenThe Sally GardensWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:20:56Duration Link
Bob Crewe And Bob Gaudio. (artist)The sun Ain't gonna shineWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:21:48Duration Link
Camille Saint‐SaënsMarche militaire françaiseIn Tune2009-11-1817:0000:00:02Duration 00:03:43 Link
Christopher Simpson (artist)Suite in DComposer of the Week2009-11-1912:00Duration Link
Cleo Laine & The Johnny Dankworth Seven (artist)Easy LivingJazz Library2009-11-1416:00Duration Link
Cleo Laine & The Johnny Dankworth Seven (artist)Mr and MississippiJazz Library2009-11-1416:00Duration Link
Cleo Laine (artist)A Child Is BornJazz Library2009-11-1416:00Duration Link
Cleo Laine (artist)BillJazz Library2009-11-1416:00Duration Link
Cleo Laine (artist)It was a Lover and His LassJazz Library2009-11-1416:00Duration Link
Cleo Laine (artist)Just a Sittin' and A Rockin'Jazz Library2009-11-1416:00Duration Link
Cleo Laine (artist)Oh Tell me The Truth About LoveJazz Library2009-11-1416:00Duration Link
Cleo Laine (artist)Shall I Compare thee to a Summer's DayJazz Library2009-11-1416:00Duration Link
Cleo Laine and Jacqui Dankworth (artist)No One Is AloneJazz Library2009-11-1416:00Duration Link
Cleo Laine and John Williams (artist)He Was BeautifulJazz Library2009-11-1416:00Duration Link
Cleo Laine and Ray Charles (artist)SummertimeJazz Library2009-11-1416:00Duration Link
Cleo Laine, Nash Ensemble - Elgar Howarth (conductor) (artist)Pierrot LunaireJazz Library2009-11-1416:00Duration Link
Daniel Purcell (artist)Cupid, make your virgins tenderComposer of the Week2009-11-1912:00Duration Link
Daniel Purcell (artist)O ravishing delight from The Judgement of ParisComposer of the Week2009-11-2012:00Duration Link
Dieterich BuxtehudeOrgan Voluntary: Praeludium in G minor BuxWV149Choral Evensong2009-11-1816:00Duration Link
Dom Dinis (artist)Cantiga 3The Early Music Show2009-11-1413:00Duration Link
Dom Dinis (artist)Cantiga 4 & 5The Early Music Show2009-11-1413:00Duration Link
Dom Dinis (artist)Cantigas 1 & 2The Early Music Show2009-11-1413:00Duration Link
Dom Dinis (artist)Cantigas 6 & 7The Early Music Show2009-11-1413:00Duration Link
Dom Dinis (artist)Levantous' a velida (text – King Dinis, melody – Higginson)The Early Music Show2009-11-1413:00Duration Link
Domenico Gabrielli (artist)Trumpet sonata no 4 in D Major - PrestoWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:36:16Duration Link
Domenico ScarlattiIste confessorIn Tune2009-11-1917:0000:00:56Duration 00:03:15 Link
Frederic RzewskiTheme from six variations on 'The People United will never be Defeated!'In Tune2009-11-1817:0000:01:18Duration 00:02:47 Link
Frederick DeliusSong of the High Hills – With quiet easy movementWords and Music2009-11-1522:1501:03:14Duration Link
Fritz Kreisler (artist)LiebesfreudIn Tune2009-11-1917:0000:00:06Duration 00:03:32 Link
Gabriel FauréCantique de Jean RacineWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:47:08Duration Link
George Frideric Handel'Bacchus, ever fair and young' from 'Alexander's Feast'The Early Music Show2009-11-1513:0000:36:50Duration 00:05:06 Link
George Frideric Handel'His Yoke is easy' from 'Messiah'The Early Music Show2009-11-1513:0000:57:29Duration 00:02:31 Link
George Frideric Handel'Me infelice' and 'Del mio caro Bacco amabile' from 'Serse'The Early Music Show2009-11-1513:0000:22:13Duration 00:02:00 Link
George Frideric Handel'Romilda invida' & 'Troppo oltraggi la mia fede' from 'Serse'The Early Music Show2009-11-1513:0000:16:32Duration 00:02:47 Link
George Frideric Handel1st movement from Organ Concerto Op.7 no.3The Early Music Show2009-11-1513:0000:51:12Duration 00:05:20 Link
George Frideric HandelA Sinfony - Allegro Postillions (Belshazzar's Feast)The Early Music Show2009-11-1513:0000:32:10Duration 00:00:42 Link
George Frideric HandelA sinfony (Allegro Postillions)from 'Belshazzar's Feast'The Early Music Show2009-11-1513:0000:04:14Duration 00:01:38 Link
George Frideric HandelAlexander's Feast: Bacchus, ever fair and youngThe Early Music Show2009-11-1513:0000:32:10Duration 00:00:42 Link
George Frideric HandelChorus & Air from Act 2, scene 2 of 'Belshazzar's Feast'The Early Music Show2009-11-1513:0000:08:22Duration 00:05:36 Link
George Frideric HandelChorus: Ye tutelary gods of our empire; Air: Let the deep bowl thy praise confess (BelshazThe Early Music Show2009-11-1513:0000:32:10Duration 00:00:42 Link
George Frideric HandelCountry Dance I & II from Water Music suite in G / G major, HWV.349/350The Early Music Show2009-11-1513:0000:25:19Duration 00:00:58 Link
George Frideric HandelCountry Dance I; IIThe Early Music Show2009-11-1513:0000:32:10Duration 00:00:42 Link
George Frideric HandelDixit Dominus (1st movement)The Early Music Show2009-11-1513:0000:44:03Duration 00:05:11 Link
George Frideric HandelDixit Dominus (1st mvt)The Early Music Show2009-11-1513:0000:32:10Duration 00:00:42 Link
George Frideric HandelLet thy hand be strengthenedIn Tune2009-11-1817:0000:01:03Duration 00:07:31 Link
George Frideric HandelMessiah: His Yoke is easyThe Early Music Show2009-11-1513:0000:32:10Duration 00:00:42 Link
George Frideric HandelOrgan concerto, Op 7 No 3 (1st mvt - Allegro)The Early Music Show2009-11-1513:0000:32:10Duration 00:00:42 Link
George Frideric HandelRecit: Me infelice; Arietta: Del mio caro Bacco amabile (Serse)The Early Music Show2009-11-1513:0000:32:10Duration 00:00:42 Link
George Frideric HandelRecit: Romilda infida; Aria: Troppo oltraggi la mia fede (Serse)The Early Music Show2009-11-1513:0000:32:10Duration 00:00:42 Link
George Frideric HandelRigaudon (Water Music Suite in D/G, HWV 349/350)The Early Music Show2009-11-1513:0000:32:10Duration 00:00:42 Link
George Frideric HandelRigaudon from Water Music suite in D / G major, HWV.349/350The Early Music Show2009-11-1513:0000:27:44Duration 00:01:50 Link
George GershwinLady be goodIn Tune2009-11-1817:0000:00:22Duration 00:06:27 Link
Giovanni Benedetto Platti (artist)Concerto in G minor "per Oboe"In Tune2009-11-1917:0000:01:07Duration 00:11:22 Link
Hector BerliozHarold in Italy (1st movement – extract)In Tune2009-11-1917:0000:01:45Duration 00:07:46 Link
Henry Lawes, arr. Gant (artist)Zadok, the PriestComposer of the Week2009-11-1612:00Duration Link
Henry Purcell'When I am laid in earth' [Dido's Lament] from Dido & AeneasComposer of the Week2009-11-1812:00Duration Link
Henry PurcellAbdelazer (Overture)In Tune2009-11-1917:0000:00:02Duration 00:03:15 Link
Henry PurcellCanticles in G minorChoral Evensong2009-11-1816:00Duration Link
Henry PurcellDido's LamentIn Tune2009-11-1817:0000:00:07Duration 00:04:34 Link
Henry PurcellFairest Isle (Song Tune) from King ArthurComposer of the Week2009-11-2012:00Duration Link
Henry PurcellHear my prayerComposer of the Week2009-11-1712:00Duration Link
Henry PurcellIntroit: Remember not, Lord, our offencesChoral Evensong2009-11-1816:00Duration Link
Henry PurcellO Solitude, my sweetest choiceWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:14:36Duration Link
Henry PurcellSonata XX in DComposer of the Week2009-11-1912:00Duration Link
Hoagy Carmichael (artist)SkylarkIn Tune2009-11-1817:0000:01:55Duration 00:04:10 Link
James Rhodes (artist)RêverieIn Tune2009-11-1817:0000:00:37Duration 00:04:12 Link
Jeremiah ClarkePrince of Denmark's March [arr. Simon Preston]Composer of the Week2009-11-1712:00Duration Link
Johann Sebastian BachSuite No 2 in D minor – PreludeWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:30:24Duration Link
John BlowAct III from Venus & AdonisComposer of the Week2009-11-1812:00Duration Link
John BlowAn ode on the death of Mr Henry PurcellComposer of the Week2009-11-1612:00Duration Link
John BlowI was glad when they said unto meComposer of the Week2009-11-1712:00Duration Link
John BlowLovely Selina, innocent and free from The Princess of CleveComposer of the Week2009-11-2012:00Duration Link
John BlowNo, Lesbia, you ask in vain (Elegy on the death ofComposer of the Week2009-11-1712:00Duration Link
John BlowQuam diligo legem tuamComposer of the Week2009-11-1912:00Duration Link
John BlowSalvator MundiComposer of the Week2009-11-1612:00Duration Link
John BlowWhat is't to us?Composer of the Week2009-11-1912:00Duration Link
John EcclesBelindaComposer of the Week2009-11-1912:00Duration Link
John EcclesCan life be a blessing? from Troilus & CressidaComposer of the Week2009-11-2012:00Duration Link
John Jenkins (artist)Fantasia a 3Composer of the Week2009-11-1912:00Duration Link
John Surman (artist)In the distanceIn Tune2009-11-1817:0000:01:39Duration 00:03:18 Link
John WeldonDry those eyes which are o'erflowing from The TempestComposer of the Week2009-11-2012:00Duration Link
Joseph HaydnSymphony No 69 in C major H1/69 – 1st movementIn Tune2009-11-1817:0000:01:42Duration 00:08:15 Link
Louis Grabu: (artist)Suite in G major [also known as Incidental Music from Act III of Rochester's play 'ValentiComposer of the Week2009-11-1812:00Duration Link
Louis SpohrClarinet concerto no 1 in c minor op 26 - AdagioWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:59:03Duration Link
Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Concerto No 2 Op 19 in B flat major (Final movement)In Tune2009-11-1817:0000:00:13Duration 00:06:06 Link
Martín CodaxCantiga: Mandad'ei comigoThe Early Music Show2009-11-1413:00Duration Link
Matthew Locke (artist)Act III from PsycheComposer of the Week2009-11-2012:00Duration Link
Matthew Locke (artist)Be thou exalted, LordComposer of the Week2009-11-1712:00Duration Link
Matthew Locke (artist)Suite No 5 (Consort of Four Parts)Composer of the Week2009-11-1912:00Duration Link
Michel van der Aa (artist)Michel Van Der AaIn Tune2009-11-1817:0000:01:25Duration 00:04:26 Link
Monk & Turle (artist)Psalms: 93, 94Choral Evensong2009-11-1816:00Duration Link
Ned Rorem (artist)Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair - Jacques Imbrailo [tenor]In Tune2009-11-1817:0000:00:54Duration 00:04:50 Link
Paul DukasThe Sorcerer's ApprenticeIn Tune2009-11-1817:0000:00:42Duration 00:09:34 Link
Pelham Humfrey (artist)A Hymn to God the FatherComposer of the Week2009-11-1912:00Duration Link
Pelham Humfrey (artist)O Lord my GodComposer of the Week2009-11-1712:00Duration Link
Percy GraingerBrigg FairIn Tune2009-11-1817:0000:01:52Duration 00:03:05 Link
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (artist)The Tsarina's Slipper: A little apple tree was blossoming in the garden … (Act I)In Tune2009-11-1917:0000:00:21Duration 00:06:26 Link
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (artist)The Tsarina's Slipper: Cossack Dance (Act III)In Tune2009-11-1917:0000:00:10Duration 00:03:12 Link
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (artist)The Tsarina's Slipper: FinaleIn Tune2009-11-1917:0000:00:32Duration 00:02:16 Link
Poems set by Henry Lawes, William Lawes, Francesco Corbetta and John Wilson (artist)Henry Lawes' Select Ayres & Dialogues (1669)Composer of the Week2009-11-1812:00Duration Link
PROKOFIEV transcribed by Borisowski (artist)Dance of the Knights (Romeo & Juliet)In Tune2009-11-1917:0000:01:19Duration 00:05:31 Link
Purcell, arr. CH Trevor (artist)Trumpet TuneComposer of the Week2009-11-1612:00Duration Link
PURCELL, realised by Tippett (artist)An evening hymnIn Tune2009-11-1917:0000:01:56Duration 00:03:52 Link
RACHMANINOV transcribed by Borisowski (artist)Cello Sonata in G minor (3rd movement: Andante)In Tune2009-11-1917:0000:01:31Duration 00:06:19 Link
Regina Carter (artist)N'TeriIn Tune2009-11-1817:0000:00:31Duration 00:02:12 Link
Richard LeveridgeThe Roast Beef of Old EnglandThe Early Music Show2009-11-1513:0000:32:10Duration 00:00:42 Link
Richard Leveridge (artist)The Roast Beef of Old EnglandThe Early Music Show2009-11-1513:0000:32:10Duration 00:00:42 Link
Richard StraussEin Heldenleben op 40 – Des Helden Weltflucht und VollendungWords and Music2009-11-1522:15Duration Link
Robert Muczynski (artist)Three Preludes for unaccompanied Flute - AllegroWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:12:55Duration Link
Rose Murphy (artist)Me and My shadowWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:10:12Duration Link
Rued Langgaard (artist)String Quartet No. 6 In one movement on a Swedish folk tune 1918-1919Words and Music2009-11-1522:1500:38:33Duration Link
Sergei ProkofievCinderellaWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:55:16Duration Link
Thelonious Monk (artist)Round MidnightWords and Music2009-11-1522:1500:26:12Duration Link
Thomas ArmstrongSinfonietta for small orchestraIn Tune2009-11-1817:0000:01:11Duration 00:06:49 Link
Thomas TomkinsResponsesChoral Evensong2009-11-1816:00Duration Link
Treboeth (artist)Final Hymn: Praise the LordChoral Evensong2009-11-1816:00Duration Link
William Child (artist)Holy, holy, holyComposer of the Week2009-11-1612:00Duration Link
William Child (artist)O Lord, grant the King a long lifeComposer of the Week2009-11-1612:00Duration Link
William Child (artist)The earth is the Lord'sComposer of the Week2009-11-1612:00Duration Link
William Croft (artist)Ayres in the comedy of Courtship A La ModeComposer of the Week2009-11-2012:00Duration Link
William Croft (artist)How severe is my fateComposer of the Week2009-11-1912:00Duration Link
Wolfgang Amadeus MozartFantasia in D minor, KV 397In Tune2009-11-1917:0000:00:35Duration 00:07:12 Link