Post by Teddy Bear on Sept 13, 2008 22:09:06 GMT
When you read the story below, think about the mind of the presenter who thinks it's a good idea to present the Proms in this manner. Obviously they have no appreciation fo the music itself otherwise why would they think they need to dumb it down the way they do. More evidence that the BBC loses more and more of 'the plot' with each day that passes.
BBC presenters 'ruining Proms’
Classical music lovers have complained about BBC presenters who they claim are ruining the Proms by “spouting drivel” at inappropriate moments.
By Chris Hastings
Last Updated: 9:50PM BST 13 Sep 2008
Some enthusiasts have vented their fury on the BBC’s own official message boards.
One said that it was a style more suited to Classic FM than Radio 3. “It is a Classic FM moment,” the listener wrote, “this urge not to allow any moment of contemplation.”
Those who watched the Proms on television have complained about the new purpose-built studio, saying that it looks more suited to Channel 4’s Big Brother.
Others were scathing about the overall quality of the television coverage. One wrote: “Just watching the National Youth Orchestra Prom on TV, the first Saturday television broadcast I’ve so far seen. Never before have I seen a classical music programme given such dire presentation.”
There have also been complaints about the reliance on special guests who know very little about classical music.
The appearance of Deborah Meaden, a judge on the reality BBC television show Dragon’s Den, in the Proms studio at the start of the series led to complaints that the BBC was trying to plug that programme.
The popularity of the Last Night of the Proms is also causing problems. One fan wrote: “How much longer are we in the Royal Albert Hall going to have to endure the influx of people at the Last Night who have no interest in the music and culture of the Proms? The ideal place for these people is at Proms in the Park.”
The BBC said this year’s Proms had been a “record year” with over 90 per cent attendance. A spokesman said the vast majority of viewers had enjoyed the coverage, adding that it was policy to have 15 seconds of silence after individual broadcast concerts to allow a moment of reflection. “It is a very personal thing — some people like more, some like less.”
Classical music lovers have complained about BBC presenters who they claim are ruining the Proms by “spouting drivel” at inappropriate moments.
By Chris Hastings
Last Updated: 9:50PM BST 13 Sep 2008
Some enthusiasts have vented their fury on the BBC’s own official message boards.
One said that it was a style more suited to Classic FM than Radio 3. “It is a Classic FM moment,” the listener wrote, “this urge not to allow any moment of contemplation.”
Those who watched the Proms on television have complained about the new purpose-built studio, saying that it looks more suited to Channel 4’s Big Brother.
Others were scathing about the overall quality of the television coverage. One wrote: “Just watching the National Youth Orchestra Prom on TV, the first Saturday television broadcast I’ve so far seen. Never before have I seen a classical music programme given such dire presentation.”
There have also been complaints about the reliance on special guests who know very little about classical music.
The appearance of Deborah Meaden, a judge on the reality BBC television show Dragon’s Den, in the Proms studio at the start of the series led to complaints that the BBC was trying to plug that programme.
The popularity of the Last Night of the Proms is also causing problems. One fan wrote: “How much longer are we in the Royal Albert Hall going to have to endure the influx of people at the Last Night who have no interest in the music and culture of the Proms? The ideal place for these people is at Proms in the Park.”
The BBC said this year’s Proms had been a “record year” with over 90 per cent attendance. A spokesman said the vast majority of viewers had enjoyed the coverage, adding that it was policy to have 15 seconds of silence after individual broadcast concerts to allow a moment of reflection. “It is a very personal thing — some people like more, some like less.”