Edward Blakeman

Edward Blakeman is a commissioning and programme Editor at BBC Radio 3, where his responsibilities include overseeing the broadcasts of the annual season of BBC Proms. Before joining the BBC, he freelanced as a flute player, writer and presenter, and was Head of the Wind Department at the London College of Music. He is a member of the Council of the Royal Philharmonic Society, editor of various music editions, and author of a recent book: Taffanel - Genius of the Flute (OUP).

Edward Blakeman is a commissioning and programme Editor at BBC Radio 3, where his responsibilities include overseeing the broadcasts of the annual season of BBC Proms. Before joining the BBC, he freelanced as a flute player, writer and presenter, and was Head of the Wind Department at the London College of Music. He is a member of the Council of the Royal Philharmonic Society, editor of various music editions, and author of a recent book: Taffanel - Genius of the Flute (OUP). See less