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"there was a strong audience for the programmes across the week and we achieved our best audience figures for the competition on BBC 4 so far You see, that's what it's all about; listening figures. This only means there are more listeners interested in seeing teenagers talk about their life than playing music. If these teenagers all appeared naked then the figures would increase further..... how low can the BBC stoop? It's an admission that the programme isn't just about the music, but this year's programmes confirm that the music is now of secondary importance. They should find room on their BBC2/4 schedule for both the current programmes and for the complete music perfomances then listeners can choose what to watch. John W |
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« Reply #31 on: 10:43:38, 16-05-2008 » |
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Well following Ron's plea I signed. Once I signed, I was asked if I wanted to make a donation, I clicked next, and then asked to give my credit card details. I clicked return. I was then asked if I wanted to start a petition.
Any way I can see the list of other petitioners?
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To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.
A time to weep, and a time to laugh: a time to mourn, and a time to dance
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« Reply #32 on: 10:47:19, 16-05-2008 » |
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Any way I can see the list of other petitioners?
Yes DS, go back to the original link showing the wording of the petition and there is a tab at the top to click on for "signatures". |
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« Reply #33 on: 11:45:11, 16-05-2008 » |
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Thank you, Bobby. I got my email, opened it again and saw the tab for signatures.
I noticed a number of familiar names there and the comments all seemed responsible and informed, unlike some online petitions I have seen A disappointment there are less than 200 names so far.
I take back my previous hesitation, and say go for it.
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[Bump] The petition has reached 200 signatures, which is a start, but I would have thought a tad disappointing for the organisers. Just a reminder for those who have been away, or recently joined: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/youngmusician/index.htmlPlease sign if you've not already made your feelings known regarding the latest down-dumbing from our favourite corporation. |
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I've just sent the link again through my entire address book - I've noticed a lot of my friends there already but obviously many have chosen to remain anonymous. I wish they wouldn't actually because it could look as though one person had multiple votes. On reading through the names, some have been duplicated in any event.
If you haven't already done so and wish to sign, just ignore the page that comes up asking for donations to the petition organisers. Come out of that page and carry on registering.
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We pass this way but once. This is not a rehearsal!
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« Reply #37 on: 09:55:10, 24-05-2008 » |
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just ignore the page that comes up asking for donations to the petition organisers. Come out of that page and carry on registering.
Just a quick, but important, clarification : the page does not ask for donations to the petition organisers, only the petition HOSTS - in other words, the company (iPetition) that runs the free online service. Other than hosting the page, iPetitions has nothing to do with each petition cause, as set out in their terms and conditions. It's terrific to see so much support for the petition. And I notice the BBC has embraced its promise to 'move away from reality TV and talent formats' once again by officially announcing the Maestro series - in which celebrities learn how to conduct an orchestra and are voted off each week. Good to see the BBC taking classical music seriously again, isn't it? I feel another blog coming on... |
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« Reply #38 on: 10:00:18, 24-05-2008 » |
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Sorry for any confusion there - I meant hosts. I've just had a quick look and there are a few more signatures today. Will it make any difference in the end I wonder?  |
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« Reply #40 on: 11:06:25, 24-05-2008 » |
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Well said Tommy (as usual) When I first read about it I didn't believe the BBC would go down the celeb/reality route regarding classical music again. I have now put your website onto my favourites list btw and commend it to all!  |
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« Reply #41 on: 11:11:44, 24-05-2008 » |
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I notice the BBC has embraced its promise to 'move away from reality TV and talent formats' once again by officially announcing the Maestro series - in which celebrities learn how to conduct an orchestra and are voted off each week. Good to see the BBC taking classical music seriously again, isn't it?
I feel another blog coming on...
Tongue firmly in the cheek there Tommy. I dread to think who the celebs are. In my day, of course, even our Prime Minister was a conductor and had a Steinway at No 10. This should have been in our Who, What, When, Where, Why quiz :  Are you wondering if he claimed it on expenses?  In his book he says he bought it with prize money awarded to him by the city of Aachen for his efforts in trying to unite Europe (before we had joined). John W |
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The Celebs are:- Goldie, Alex James, Jane Asher, Katie Derham, Peter Snow, David Soul, Sue Perkins and Bradley Walsh.  Peter Maniura, Head of BBC Classical Music Television, says: "Maestro will take the audience on a fascinating, surprising, thrilling and informative journey into the heart of music-making. It will delve into the practicalities, magic and mystery of what a conductor actually does to make great music happen." |
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Tongue firmly in the cheek there Tommy. I dread to think who the celebs are.
In my day, of course, even our Prime Minister was a conductor and had a Steinway at No 10.
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I often recall the story of Edward Heath going back to No 10 after a hard day's Prime Ministering when I have a pupil learning the first Prelude from Bach's "48". I can't remember the source of the story, but apparently he would unwind by playing it on his clavichord. Would any of our present leaders know what a clavichord was, let alone have a Steinway in the house? |
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