BBC Symphony Orchestra

The BBC Symphony Orchestra is the principal orchestra of the British Broadcasting Corporation ( BBC ), and one of the major British orchestras. The orchestra plays a major role in the annual concert series " The Proms " at the Royal Albert Hall and denies each of the opening and the closing concert.

The orchestra was founded in 1930, and became the first chief conductor Adrian Boult ( Principal Conductor ). Boult in 1950 was replaced by Malcolm Sargent, who has held this position until 1957. Other principal conductors included Antal Doráti, Colin Davis, Pierre Boulez, Gennadi Rozhdestvensky, Andrew Davis and Leonard Slatkin (whose last concert with the BBC SO was the "Last Night of the Proms " 2004). In early 2005 the Czech conductor Jiri Belohlavek was appointed chief conductor; his conducting began with the "First Night of the Proms " in 2006.

In addition, numerous well-known guest conductor with the orchestra, including Arturo Toscanini worked. Among the guest conductor ( Principal Guest Conductor ) included, as well Jukka -Pekka Saraste Belohlavek (2002-2005). Current Principal Guest Conductor since October 2005 David Robertson, whose contract was extended until 2011.

In 2000, the orchestra Mark-Anthony Turnage appointed to his first Associate Composer. In June 2003, John Adams was appointed Artist in Association.

The BBC Symphony Orchestra is especially dedicated to the music of the 20th and 21st centuries. Many works that are created by contracts awarded by the BBC commissioned works were premiered by the orchestra, including the " Earth Dances " by Harrison Birtwistle, " Rituel in memoriam Bruno Maderna " by Pierre Boulez or "The Protecting Veil " by John Tavener. In 2006, the orchestral compositions of Oudisten Rabih Abou-Khalil led to.

For the BBC with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Concert Orchestra include additional sound body.

Overview of Principal Conductor

  • Adrian Boult (1930-1950)
  • Malcolm Sargent (1950-1957)
  • Rudolf Schwarz (1957-1963)
  • Antal Doráti (1962-1966)
  • Colin Davis (1967-1971)
  • Pierre Boulez (1971-1975)
  • Rudolf Kempe (1976 )
  • Gennady Rozhdestvensky (1978-1981)
  • John Pritchard (1982-1989)
  • Andrew Davis (1989-2000)
  • Leonard Slatkin (2000-2004)
  • Jiri Belohlavek (2006-2012)
  • Sakari Oramo ( from 2013 )
Jukka-Pekka Saraste David Robertson (conductor) John Pritchard (conductor) Integrated Authority File
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