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For orchestras in the United Kingdom.

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Resources in This Category

• Amadeus Orchestra

  http://www.amadeusorchestra.co.uk/
  Training orchestra for young professionals and music students. News, reviews and details of forthcoming performances.

• Association of British Orchestras

  http://www.abo.org.uk/
  The national body representing the collective interests of professional orchestras throughout the UK.

• BBC Concert Orchestra

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/orchestras/concertorchestra/
  House band for BBC Radio 2's Friday Night is Music Night plus regular appearances on television and radio, also providing the soundtracks to various BBC Television programmes and giving performances of classical, jazz, film and crossover music on tour. Includes profile, history, information on composers, conductors and players, concert diary, and audio, video and image galleries.

• BBC National Orchestra of Wales

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcnow
  Information about the orchestra, including its concert and broadcast schedule, education and community programme, and contact details.

• BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/orchestras/philharmonic/
  Based in Manchester. Information about concerts, CD releases, education work and the orchestra itself.

• BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcsso
  Founded in 1935 as the first full-time orchestral ensemble in Scotland. Includes a profile of the orchestra, with details of their concert schedule, recordings, reviews, and tickets.

• BBC Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/orchestras/symphonyorchestra/
  Founded by Adrian Boult in 1930 as London's first permanent orchestra, and now the flagship orchestra of the BBC, with a commitment to new music. Includes a history, concert schedule, and a profile of music they have premiered.

• Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.bsolive.com/
  Concert listing, with booking information. Includes information on their history, community and education projects, sponsorship and membership details.

• Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra

  http://www.brightonphil.org.uk/
  Brighton's resident professional orchestra. Information about their concert schedule, booking information, and their supporters.

• City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.cbso.co.uk/
  Profile of the orchestra and members, details of their community education programme, and a history. Includes concert schedule and ticket information.

• Hallé Orchestra

  http://www.halle.co.uk/
  Britain's longest-established professional symphony orchestra. Official site with contact details, membership information, history, and concert listings.

• London Metropolitan Orchestra

  http://www.lmo.co.uk/
  Information about this ensemble and its work in film and television. Details of their live performances, news, discography, and player profiles.

• London Philharmonic Orchestra

  http://www.lpo.org.uk/
  History of the ensemble, with a concert schedule, news and reviews. Includes information on their education programme, and their support.

• London Shostakovich Orchestra

  http://lsho.jmea.co.uk/
  Currently embarked on a complete cycle of Shostakovich's symphonies: includes details of performances and recordings, programme notes and articles.

• London Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.lso.co.uk/
  Resident orchestra at The Barbican. Information on their concert schedule, recordings, and ticketing.

• Milton Keynes City Orchestra

  http://www.mkco.org/
  Site provides list of forthcoming concerts, news, reviews and profiles of some members of the orchestra.

• Oxford Philomusica

  http://oxfordphil.com/
  Orchestra in residence at the University of Oxford; with their profile, concert diary, ticket information, reviews, and biographies. Also includes details of their International Piano Competition.

• Philharmonia Orchestra

  http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/
  Resident at the South Bank Centre, London. Concert and tour schedules, online booking, downloads and information on recordings, players, instruments and music education.

• Retrospect Ensemble

  http://www.retrospectensemble.com/
  Period instrument orchestra; includes orchestra profile, concert and recording calendar, online sales for their CDs, and information on sponsors and friends program.

• Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

  http://www.liverpoolphil.com/
  Schedule of concerts by the RLPO and choirs at the Philharmonic Hall, with news and press releases.

• Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

  http://www.rpo.co.uk/
  Founded by Sir Thomas Beecham, and based at the Royal Festival and Royal Albert Halls, and tours throughout the UK. Concert details, history, information about their community work, and online purchase of tickets and recordings.

• Royal Scottish National Orchestra

  http://www.rsno.org.uk/
  Information about Scotland's national symphony orchestra and its chorus, including concerts, musicians, education and sponsorship; the "news" section includes collected reviews of concerts and CDs.

• South Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra

  http://www.syso.co.uk/orchestra.htm
  Sheffield: Concert calendar and booking information.

• The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

  http://www.oae.co.uk/
  A period instrument orchestra playing baroque, classical and early romantic music on original instruments. Principal guest conductors are Sir Simon Rattle and Frans Brüggen. Concert details and discography.

• The Welsh Sinfonia

  http://welshsinfonia.co.uk/
  Concert guide, repertoire, overview of the orchestra and information on their education services. (Cymraeg and English.)

• Ulster Orchestra

  http://www.ulsterorchestra.com/
  History of the Belfast-based orchestra. Includes their concert and event schedule, and information about their recordings and substantial community education programs.

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