BBC PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

The BBC Philharmonic is part of the BBC’s family of six performing groups, and tours widely in the United Kingdom and internationally. Most concerts are broadcast live or recorded for BBC Radio 3. The BBC Philharmonic was founded in 1934 as the BBC Northern Orchestra, and changed its name to the BBC Philharmonic in 1982. It has recently moved from Manchester to nearby MediaCityUK in Salford Quays, joining other programme departments at the BBC’s new Northern base. Its main concert series continues at The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester. Juanjo Mena took up the post of chief conductor at the start of the 2011/12 season, succeeding Gianandrea Noseda who led the orchestra for nearly 10 years and is now conductor laureate. John Storgårds is now the orchestra’s principal guest conductor, and the distinguished Austrian composer HK Gruber is the orchestra’s composer/conductor. The BBC Philharmonic has made over 200 recordings with Chandos Records. The orchestra is supported by Salford City Council, enabling it to build active links in the area through a busy learning and community programme.

Website: bbc.co.uk/philharmonic
Twitter: @bbcphilharmonic

Photo courtesy of Jon Parker Lee Photo courtesy of Sussie Ahlburg Photo courtesy of Sussie Ahlburg

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Role: Orchestra
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