"The award-wining film-maker and director, who revolutionised classical music programming, died at home with his family by his side. His daughter, Clare Dibble, posted on X on Wednesday: It is with great sadness that I report the passing of my father, Sir Humphrey Burton 25.3.31-17.12.25 at 05:15 this morning at home with family by his side. A huge influence on several generations of arts programme makers, he will be missed beyond word. [SIC]"
"The Royal Philharmonic Society, of which Burton was an honorary member, also paid tribute to the broadcaster, saying: Few have done so much to proclaim classical music's wonders. In his many TV programmes and vivid writing, he set a gold standard for us all to sustain, engaging millions with music. Burton was a frequent collaborator of Yehudi Menuhin and Leonard Bernstein, whose biography he wrote."
Sir Humphrey Burton died aged 94 at home with his family present on 17 December 2025. Born in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, in 1931, he became a leading broadcaster and award-winning film-maker and director who revolutionised classical music programming. He served as the BBC's head of music and arts in the 1960s and 1970s and won awards for programmes such as The Golden Ring. He launched the BBC Young Musician of the Year in 1978, helping discover soloists like Nicola Benedetti. Tributes came from BBC Radio 3, the Royal Philharmonic Society, and colleagues praising his influence, warmth, and storytelling. He collaborated with Yehudi Menuhin and Leonard Bernstein and wrote Bernstein's biography.
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