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BBC Concert Orchestra
A
short biography
of the orchestra by broadcaster Christopher Cook.
Conductor Laureate
Barry Wordsworth become the BBC COs Conductor Laureate in 2006 after being Principal Conductor since 1989.
Read more about Barry Wordsworth
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Players
There are over 50 players in the Concert Orchestra. Click the above link to see the full orchestra list.
History
"
The formation of the BBC Concert Orchestra has created a worthy instrument, ready at hand to present a brilliant new era of 'entertainment music'
"
-
Sir Arthur Bliss
Composer in Association
Jonny Greenwood is the BBC Concert Orchestra's Composer in Association, a tenure which will last three years
Management Team
Who does what behind the scenes
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About the BBC CO
Barry Wordsworth
Charles Hazlewood
Jonny Greenwood
History - Part 1
History - Part 2
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Orchestra Management
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