BBC Philharmonic

BBC Philharmonic
Orchestra
The BBC Philharmonic Logo
Former name
  • 2ZY Orchestra (1922)
  • Northern Wireless Orchestra (1926)
  • Northern Studio Orchestra (1930)
  • BBC Northern Orchestra (1934)
  • BBC Northern Symphony Orchestra (1967)
Founded1922 (1922)
LocationSalford, United Kingdom
Concert hall
Principal conductorJohn Storgårds
WebsiteOfficial website

The BBC Philharmonic is a national British broadcasting symphony orchestra and is one of five radio orchestras maintained by the British Broadcasting Corporation. The Philharmonic is a department of the BBC North Group division based at MediaCityUK, Salford. The orchestra's primary concert venue is the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester.

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