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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. |
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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. |
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London Symphony Orchestra - http://www.lso.co.uk/
Resident orchestra at The Barbican. Information on their concert schedule, recordings, and ticketing. |
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BBC National Orchestra of Wales - http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/now/
Information about the orchestra, including its concert and broadcast schedule, education and community programme, and contact details. |
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BBC Philharmonic Orchestra - http://www.bbc.co.uk/orchestras/philharmonic/
Based in Manchester. Information about concerts, CD releases, education work and the orchestra itself. |
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Association of British Orchestras - http://www.abo.org.uk/
The national body representing the collective interests of professional orchestras throughout the UK. |
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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. |
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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. |
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BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra - http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/musicscotland/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. |
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Ulster Orchestra - http://www.ulster-orchestra.org.uk/
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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BBC Concert Orchestra - http://www.bbc.co.uk/orchestras/concertorchestra/
Based at the Golders Green Hippodrome in London. Profile of the orchestra, and their current programme. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra - http://www.bsolive.co.uk/
Concert listing, with booking information. Includes information on their history, community and education projects, sponsorship and membership details. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra - http://www.brightonphil.org.uk/
Brighton's resident professional orchestra. Information about their concert schedule, booking information, and their supporters. |
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Amadeus Orchestra - http://www.amadeusorchestra.co.uk/
Training orchestra for young professionals and music students. News, reviews and details of forthcoming performances. |
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Milton Keynes City Orchestra - http://www.mkco.org/
Site provides list of forthcoming concerts, news, reviews and profiles of some members of the orchestra. |
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London Shostakovich Orchestra - http://www.shostakovich.com/
Currently embarked on a complete cycle of Shostakovich's symphonies: includes details of performances and recordings, programme notes and articles. |
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New London Soloists Orchestra - http://www.nlso.co.uk
Professional orchestra based in London and the South East: concert calendar, online ticket sales. |