BBC Symphony Orchestra Discography

Best BBC Symphony Orchestra Albums

1Stream & download Delius: Double Concerto, Violin Concerto & Cello ConcertoDelius: Double Concerto, Violin Concerto & Cello Concerto$9.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 October 2011
2Stream & download Beethoven: Complete Piano ConcertosBeethoven: Complete Piano Concertos$23.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 12 July 2010
3Stream & download Tippett: A Child of Our TimeTippett: A Child of Our Time$7.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 1975
4Stream & download Elgar: Enigma Variations - Cello ConcertoElgar: Enigma Variations - Cello Concerto$8.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 2000
5Stream & download 40 Most Beautiful British Classics40 Most Beautiful British Classics$6.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 19 July 2011
6Stream & download Weill, K.: Firebrand of Florence (The) [Opera]Weill, K.: Firebrand of Florence (The) [Opera]$19.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 2003
7Stream & download Rachmaninoff: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 3Rachmaninoff: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 3$9.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 02 February 2018
8Stream & download Elgar: EssentialsElgar: Essentials$5.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 09 July 2012
9Stream & download Skalkottas: 36 Greek Dances - the Return of UlyssesSkalkottas: 36 Greek Dances - the Return of Ulysses$19.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 February 2003
10Stream & download Takemitsu: I Hear the Water DreamingTakemitsu: I Hear the Water Dreaming$7.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 2000
11Stream & download Delius: Appalachia & The Song of the High HillsDelius: Appalachia & The Song of the High Hills$9.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 April 2011
12Stream & download Franck & Elgar: Arturo Toscanini, Vol. 1Franck & Elgar: Arturo Toscanini, Vol. 1$6.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 2005
13Stream & download Elgar: Enigma VariationsElgar: Enigma Variations$7.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 1982
14Stream & download Bernstein Conducts Sibelius, Elgar & BrittenBernstein Conducts Sibelius, Elgar & Britten$17.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 2004
15Stream & download Boult at The BBCBoult at The BBC$9.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 22 May 2020
16Stream & download Surprise - Cabaret songs by Bolcom, Satie & SchoenbergSurprise - Cabaret songs by Bolcom, Satie & Schoenberg$8.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 2007
18Stream & download Grieg: Piano Concerto & Lyric PiecesGrieg: Piano Concerto & Lyric Pieces$10.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 04 May 2015
20Stream & download Leoncavallo: ZazàLeoncavallo: Zazà$18.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 2016
21Stream & download Medtner: Piano Concerto No. 1 & Piano QuintetMedtner: Piano Concerto No. 1 & Piano Quintet$10.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 September 1994
23Stream & download Foulds: A World RequiemFoulds: A World Requiem$19.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 2008
24Stream & download Karolju: Christmas Music from Rouse, Lutoslawski and RodrigoKarolju: Christmas Music from Rouse, Lutoslawski and Rodrigo$9.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 06 November 2007
25Stream & download Bach: The Conductors' TranscriptionsBach: The Conductors' Transcriptions$9.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 June 2004
27Stream & download Barber: VanessaBarber: Vanessa$17.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 October 2004
28Stream & download Bernstein: Kaddish, Chichester Psalms & Missa BrevisBernstein: Kaddish, Chichester Psalms & Missa Brevis$8.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 February 2004
29Stream & download Prokofiev & Shostakovich: Violin ConcertosProkofiev & Shostakovich: Violin Concertos$7.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 31 December 2000
30Stream & download John Adams: Doctor AtomicJohn Adams: Doctor Atomic$19.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 29 June 2018
31Stream & download Anderson, J: Alhambra Fantasy, Khorovod, The Stations of the SunAnderson, J: Alhambra Fantasy, Khorovod, The Stations of the Sun$9.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 2006
32Stream & download Holst: The PlanetsHolst: The Planets$6.93Genre: ClassicalDate: 20 July 2009
33Stream & download The Queen's Diamond Jubilee - A Commemorative AlbumThe Queen's Diamond Jubilee - A Commemorative Album$9.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 27 February 2012
34Stream & download Suk: Prague & A Summer's TaleSuk: Prague & A Summer's Tale$9.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 September 2012
35Stream & download Haydn: The SeasonsHaydn: The Seasons$11.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 1968
36Stream & download Tippett: A Child of Our TimeTippett: A Child of Our Time$7.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 1975
37Stream & download Beethoven: Complete Concertos Vol. 1 - Piano Concertos Nos. 1 - 4Beethoven: Complete Concertos Vol. 1 - Piano Concertos Nos. 1 - 4$8.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 1994
39Stream & download Elgar & Bruch: Violin ConcertosElgar & Bruch: Violin Concertos$9.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 05 January 2018
40Stream & download Britten: Prince of the Pagodas Suite - McPhee: Tabuh-TabuhanBritten: Prince of the Pagodas Suite - McPhee: Tabuh-Tabuhan$8.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 September 2003
41Stream & download Lutoslawski: Piano Concerto - Partita - Chain 2Lutoslawski: Piano Concerto - Partita - Chain 2$7.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 2002
43Stream & download Rufus Wainwright: Prima DonnaRufus Wainwright: Prima Donna$19.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 11 September 2015
44Stream & download Elgar: The Dream of GerontiusElgar: The Dream of Gerontius$19.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 07 October 2014
45Stream & download Tchaikovsky: The Complete ConcertosTchaikovsky: The Complete Concertos$19.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 2003
46Stream & download Berg & Britten: Violin ConcertosBerg & Britten: Violin Concertos$8.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 08 March 2004
47Stream & download Jean-Efflam Bavouzet plays Debussy, Ravel & MassenetJean-Efflam Bavouzet plays Debussy, Ravel & Massenet$9.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 November 2010
48Stream & download Carter: Clarinet Concerto - SymphoniaCarter: Clarinet Concerto - Symphonia$7.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 1999
50Stream & download Shostakovich: Violin Concertos No. 1 & 2 - Romance from "The Gadfly"Shostakovich: Violin Concertos No. 1 & 2 - Romance from "The Gadfly"$11.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 February 2006

Best BBC Symphony Orchestra Songs

3Stream & download 3 Pieces for orchestra, Op. 6: I. Präludium3 Pieces for orchestra, Op. 6: I. Präludium$1.29Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 1968
5Stream & download The Firebird Suite (1910): IV. The Princesses' RoundThe Firebird Suite (1910): IV. The Princesses' Round$1.29Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 1968
6Stream & download Warsaw ConcertoWarsaw Concerto$1.29Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 1998
7Stream & download My Father Knew Charles Ives, I. ConcordMy Father Knew Charles Ives, I. Concord$0.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 25 September 2006
9Stream & download The Firebird Suite (1910): II. The Firebird's EntreatiesThe Firebird Suite (1910): II. The Firebird's Entreaties$1.29Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 1968
10Stream & download The Lark AscendingThe Lark Ascending$1.29Genre: ClassicalDate: 28 March 2008
12Stream & download Vanessa, Act I Scene 1: Must the winter come so soon? (Erika)Vanessa, Act I Scene 1: Must the winter come so soon? (Erika)$0.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 11 October 2004
13Stream & download Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492, Act II: "Porgi amor"Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492, Act II: "Porgi amor"$1.29Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 1971
15Stream & download Sailing By (Radio 4, Shipping Forecast theme)Sailing By (Radio 4, Shipping Forecast theme)$1.29Genre: ClassicalDate: 09 December 2008
18Stream & download Cabaret Songs: No. 7, GeorgeCabaret Songs: No. 7, George$1.29Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 2007
19Stream & download Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39: No. 1 in D MajorPomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39: No. 1 in D Major$1.29Genre: ClassicalDate: 11 July 1982
20Stream & download 3 Pieces for orchestra, Op. 6: II. Reigen3 Pieces for orchestra, Op. 6: II. Reigen$1.29Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 1968
21Stream & download Cabaret Songs: No. 4, AmorCabaret Songs: No. 4, Amor$1.29Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 2007
22Stream & download Dambusters MarchDambusters March$1.29Genre: ClassicalDate: 09 December 2008
23Stream & download My Father Knew Charles Ives, II. The LakeMy Father Knew Charles Ives, II. The Lake$0.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 25 September 2006
24Stream & download Shéhérazade: L'IndifférentShéhérazade: L'Indifférent$0.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 29 March 2005
25Stream & download Symphony No. 80 in D Minor, Hob. I:80: I. Allegro spiritosoSymphony No. 80 in D Minor, Hob. I:80: I. Allegro spiritoso$0.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 04 September 2020
28Stream & download Shéhérazade: La Flûte EnchantéeShéhérazade: La Flûte Enchantée$0.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 29 March 2005
29Stream & download Cabaret Songs: No. 5, Toothbrush TimeCabaret Songs: No. 5, Toothbrush Time$1.29Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 2007
30Stream & download Fantasia on British Sea Songs: Sailor's Hornpipe (Excerpt)Fantasia on British Sea Songs: Sailor's Hornpipe (Excerpt)$1.29Genre: ClassicalDate: 09 December 2008
31Stream & download 3 Pieces for orchestra, Op. 6: III. Marsch3 Pieces for orchestra, Op. 6: III. Marsch$1.29Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 1968
32Stream & download Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: II. AdagioPiano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: II. Adagio$1.29Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 1971
33Stream & download Marche Slav Op. 31Marche Slav Op. 31$0.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 18 January 2010
34Stream & download Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492: Porgi AmorLe nozze di Figaro, K. 492: Porgi Amor$1.29Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 January 1971
35Stream & download Fantasia on GreensleevesFantasia on Greensleeves$1.29Genre: ClassicalDate: 27 May 1991
38Stream & download Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis [Excerpt]Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis [Excerpt]$1.29Genre: ClassicalDate: 24 April 2007
42Stream & download The Lark AscendingThe Lark Ascending$1.29Genre: ClassicalDate: 28 March 2008
45Stream & download Shéhérazade: AsieShéhérazade: Asie$0.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 29 March 2005
46Stream & download March Slave, Op. 31 (Vintage Mono Recordings)March Slave, Op. 31 (Vintage Mono Recordings)$0.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 February 2006
47Stream & download The Gadfly Suite Op. 97a: VIII. RomanceThe Gadfly Suite Op. 97a: VIII. Romance$1.29Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 February 2006
48Stream & download Sailing By (Radio 4, Shipping Forecast Theme)Sailing By (Radio 4, Shipping Forecast Theme)$1.29Genre: ClassicalDate: 09 December 2008
49Stream & download Karolju: XI. ItalianKarolju: XI. Italian$1.29Genre: ClassicalDate: 02 November 2007
50Stream & download The Gadfly Suite Op. 97a: VIII. RomanceThe Gadfly Suite Op. 97a: VIII. Romance$0.99Genre: ClassicalDate: 01 February 2006

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BBC Symphony Orchestra Biography

The BBC Symphony Orchestra (BBC SO) is a British orchestra based in London. Founded in 1930, it was the first permanent salaried orchestra in London, and is the only one of the city's five major symphony orchestras not to be self-governing. The BBC SO is the principal broadcast orchestra of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The orchestra was originally conceived in 1928 as a joint enterprise by the BBC and the conductor Sir Thomas Beecham, but the latter withdrew the next year and the task of assembling and training the orchestra fell to the BBC's director of music, Adrian Boult. Among its guest conductors in its first years was Arturo Toscanini, who judged it the finest orchestra he had ever conducted. During and after the Second World War, Boult strove to maintain standards, but the senior management of the post-war BBC did not allocate the orchestra the resources to meet competition from new and well-funded rivals. After Boult's retirement from the BBC in 1950, the orchestra went through a fallow period. Boult's successor, Sir Malcolm Sargent, was popular with the public but had poor rapport with his players, and orchestral morale dropped. Sargent's successor, Rudolf Schwarz, made relatively little impact, and although the BBC appointed high-profile chief conductors in the 1960s and 1970s – Antal Doráti, Colin Davis, Pierre Boulez and Gennady Rozhdestvensky – the BBC SO remained underfunded. However, because it was the sole symphony orchestra in London that offered its players full-time contracts, players of high repute, including Alan Civil (horn) and John Wilbraham (trumpet), enrolled as regular members. As a result of initiatives begun in the 1960s by the BBC controller of music William Glock, performing standards rose appreciably. Under Andrew Davis in the 1990s and Jiří Bělohlávek in the 2000s, the orchestra prospered. By the second decade of the 21st century, the BBC SO was regarded by critics as of first-class status. From the outset, th...

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