BBC Concert Orchestra

The BBC Concert Orchestra, which was formed in 1952, has a wide and flexible repertoire, ranging from classical works and grand opera to light music and popular songs.

Its Principal Conductors over the years have been Gilbert Vinter, Sir Charles Mackerras, Vilem Tausky, Marcus Dods, Ashley Lawrence and, since 1989, Barry Wordsworth.

The Orchestra is featured every week on Friday Night is Music Night, but makes frequent broadcasts on BBC Radio 3 and on BBC Television.

The Orchestra also performs annually at the Proms (including Proms in the Park), makes regular visits to the Royal Festival, Royal Albert and Barbican Halls in London, and appears throughout the UK.

It tours abroad and has performed in Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Turkey and the United States, and has made many recordings.

For more information about the BBC Concert Orchestra, including an up to date concert diary and features on recordings and other work it is doing, please visit the BBC Concert Orchestra's website.

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