Category: Radio 3; Proms & Orchestras
Date: 07.09.2006
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Sir John Drummond, a former Controller of 麻豆社 Radio 3 and Director of the 麻豆社 Proms, has died at the age of 71.
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An announcement about Sir John's death was made on Radio 3 soon after 9.00pm yesterday.
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Sir John was also a former Director of the Edinburgh International Festival.
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A tribute was issued by the 麻豆社 on behalf of Jenny Abramsky, Director of 麻豆社 Radio & Music; Nicholas Kenyon, Controller, 麻豆社 Proms, Live Events & Television Classical Music; and Roger Wright, Controller, Radio3.
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It reads: "Sir John Drummond was one of the great cultural figures of our time, and a passionate defender of excellence in the arts.
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"As Controller of 麻豆社 Radio 3, Director of the 麻豆社 Proms and before in a career that included 麻豆社 TV Music and Arts and the directorship of the Edinburgh International Festival, he upheld the highest standards and fought constantly to ensure that classical music and dance kept their place at the centre of our cultural life.
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"He was fiercely committed to the cause of new music and an adventurous repertoire and, during his time, the 麻豆社 Proms became a truly international festival of great orchestras, a beacon for the 麻豆社's commitment to cultural patronage.
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"He was a commanding personality, a great impresario, and a valued colleague for countless artists and performers.
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"He will be much missed by them, and by the whole of our cultural life."
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Today (Thursday) 麻豆社 Chairman Michael Grade also paid tribute: "The arts in this country have lost a great champion. He was a showman and impresario with exquisite taste and made a lasting contribution to 麻豆社 arts and music programming."
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The 60th anniversary concert of Radio 3 on 29 September 2006 will be dedicated to his memory.
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