About the Orchestra

The orchestra provides the backbone of the BBC Proms, and performs an annual season of concerts at the Barbican, all of which are broadcast on BBC Radio 3. Highlights in its 2012-13 Season include a focus on Sir Michael Tippett, operas by Donizetti and Ravel, and three Total Immersion days. Recently appointed Chief Conductor Designate Sakari Oramo’s first performance as Chief Conductor will be in 2013.

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  Chief Conductor: Jirí Belohlávek

  Jirí Belohlávek took up the post of Chief Conductor of the BBC SO in July 2006. Recent highlights of his work with the BBC SO include Martinů's opera Julietta while this season he conducts the complete Martinů symphonies.

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  Principal Guest Conductor: David Robertson

  American conductor David Robertson was appointed Principal Guest Conductor of the BBC SO in 2005. Recent performances with the BBC SO have ranged from Stockhausen's Inori to Mozart's Requiem.

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  Conductor Laureate: Sir Andrew Davis

  Sir Andrew Davis was Chief Conductor of the BBC SO from 1989-2000. As Conductor Laureate, he makes regular appearances with the orchestra at the Barbican and the BBC Proms.