Suzy Klein appointed as BBC Head of Arts and Classical Music TV

[Hitch]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2021/head-of-arts-and-classical-suzy-klein

[gradus]

Let's hope for more live coverage of music and theatre.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

Although I find her manner abrasive, she's probably got what it takes to do a good job, but it will depend upon what her real boss allows.

[kernelbogey]

...she's probably got what it takes to do a good job, but it will depend upon what her real boss allows.

Yes: she has a first in music from Oxford as well as other qualifications. Intellectually, I'd guess she's more than up to the job, and the fact that she's applied, let alone been appointed, suggests that she'd be capable of fighting her corner at a time when it will be tough holding such a portfolio. (So a little carborundum won't go amiss.)

[Cockney Sparrow]

And we'll hear less of her on the programmes?

Unless we end up hearing clones of her "punchy" style......

[french frank]

"BBC Radio 3 will announce plans for Essential Classics in the coming weeks."

[Quarky]

It seems Alan Davey may have had his power reduced, and Suzy may be a long-term rival.....possibly::

Alan Davey will continue his leadership role in Classical music - including the commissioning of new music - as Controller of Radio 3, the BBC’s Orchestras and Choirs, and The BBC Proms. He will work closely with Patrick, Suzy and the wider teams to ensure that classical music increases its impact for audiences using all the resources available to the BBC.

[french frank]

It seems Alan Davey may have had his empire reduced, and Suzy may be a long-term rival.....possibly::

Not sure about that. Unlike his predecessor he's never had any input as far as television is concerned. RW was chair of something called the 'Classical Music Board' which was supposed to coordinate classical music broadcasts over radio and television, but the board was abolished and Roger didn't get the new post of BBC Director of Music.

[Alison]

After what seemed like a highly promising start I won’t miss her as a presenter.

[oddoneout]

I hope this will at least stop the dumbing down slide, although this

modern storytelling and enhanced ambition

concerns me somewhat. This will post make better use of her capabilities than presenting EC I think.

[DracoM]

<< I hope this will at least stop the dumbing down slide ..>>

Suzy Klein..............really? ....well, OK, but not holding my breath.

[antongould]

"BBC Radio 3 will announce plans for Essential Classics in the coming weeks."

Some people would bring Skellers back but it sounds like a revamp to me …….

[french frank]

Some people would bring Skellers back but it sounds like a revamp to me …….

An enforced revamp, presumably, rather than a planned one. And a wringing of hands and a cry of, in Katisha's words, "Oh, where shall I find another? Where shall I find another?"

[oddoneout]

Some people would bring Skellers back but it sounds like a revamp to me …….

If it is a revamp I hope it won't be infected with the dumbtime lurgy that's afflicted TTN. The way things are at present I wouldn't put it past someone to think devoting an hour of EC to such inappropriate content would be a good idea.

[edashtav]

I hope this will at least stop the dumbing down slide, although this concerns me somewhat. This will post make better use of her capabilities than presenting EC I think.

I found the tone, expression and language of the BBC’s Press Release made me squirm and writhe. Does the Corporation ever ask an experienced outside authority to read its hype prior to publication?