SIR Humphrey Burton an award winning classical music broadcaster has died at age 94.
The prolific broadcaster, author and director died peacefully at home today, Wednesday December 17.
Sir Humphrey had a celebrated career in the arts including as host of the BBC’s Omnibus and In Performance arts programmes in the 1970s and 80s and a later presenter for Classic FM.
He went onto found the BBC’s Young Musician of the Year award which helped to grow young talent.
In a statement, his family said: “He was deeply loved by his children and grandchildren, and his commitment to spreading the joy of classical music was so inspiring.
