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The BBC National Orchestra of Wales (BBC NOW) is Wales’ national symphony orchestra and the broadcasting orchestra for the BBC. Based in Cardiff, the ensemble performs mainly at St David’s Hall as its residence concert hall and at the BBC Hoddinott Hall in Cardiff Bay. Known for a rich discography and a dynamic live presence, BBC NOW continues to bring high-caliber classical music to audiences across Wales and beyond.

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As a cornerstone of Welsh musical life, BBC NOW collaborates with conductors, soloists, and choirs to present a wide repertoire—from core symphonic works to contemporary commissions. The ensemble has earned acclaim for its engaging programming and international recording legacy, including multi-volume cycles of Holst and Sibelius, released on respected labels such as Chandos and Linn.

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Upcoming appearances in 2025 include regionally celebrated engagements under the banner of Wales-focused programming. Notable stops include Composition: Wales in Cardiff (March 24–26, 2025), the Lichfield Festival (July 19, 2025), and the North Wales International Music Festival (Sept 19, 2025). A further Cardiff performance with conductor Gergely Madaras takes place on September 25, 2025. Keep an eye out for Grace-focused programs announced for early 2025. For fans and newcomers alike, secure your seats early to witness BBC NOW’s expressive,-gripping performances that bring Welsh musical heritage to life on the world stage.

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Biography, discography highlights, and current tour details are provided below to help you plan your visit. If you’re looking for the latest updates, you can connect with BBC NOW on social media: Twitter @BBCNOW and the Welsh-language variant @BBCNOWCymraeg.

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Venue information: BBC NOW regularly performs at St David’s Hall in Cardiff, a neoclassical venue famed for its acoustics and audience comfort, and at BBC Hoddinott Hall in Cardiff Bay, a premier recital space within the Wales Millennium Centre complex. Both spaces offer accessible seating, parking, and nearby dining options, ensuring a complete concert experience.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Bbc National Orchestra of Wales

  • BBC NOW serves as both a broadcasting orchestra for the BBC and the national symphony orchestra of Wales.
  • Based in Cardiff; main venues are St David’s Hall (residence) and the BBC Hoddinott Hall in Cardiff Bay.
  • Extensive discography with releases on Chandos, Linn and other labels (1980s–present), including Holst and Sibelius cycles.
  • Grammy nomination (Best Choral Performance, 2014) for Parry: Works for Chorus & Orchestra with Adrian Partington conducting the BBC NOW/Chorus.
  • 2025 tour/appearance highlights include: Composition: Wales (Cardiff, March 24–26, 2025), Lichfield Festival (July 19, 2025), and North Wales International Music Festival (Sept 19, 2025); additional Sep 25, 2025 Cardiff performance with conductor Gergely Madaras; Grace-focused programs in early 2025.
  • Social media presence includes a primary English Twitter account @BBCNOW (and Welsh-language variant @BBCNOWCymraeg).

The records

Bbc National Orchestra of Wales Discography

  • Sibelius: Finlandia
    2018 · Linn Records
  • Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 7
    2015 · Linn Records
  • Holst: Orchestral Works, Volume 3
    2013 · Chandos
  • Bridge: The Collector's Edition
    2012 · Chandos
  • Holst: Orchestral Works, Volume 2
    2011 · Chandos
  • Holst: Orchestral Works, Volume 1
    2009 · Chandos
  • Walton: Christopher Columbus / Hamlet and Ophelia
    2005 · Chandos
  • Tippett: The Rose Lake / Ritual Dances
    2005 · Chandos
  • Elgar: Symphony No. 2 / In The South
    2005 · Chandos
  • Sullivan: Cox & Box / Trial by Jury
    2005 · Chandos
  • Bridge: Orchestral Works, Volume 6
    2005 · Chandos
  • Bridge: Orchestral Works, Volume 3
    2003 · Chandos

Upcoming appearances in 2025 include regionally celebrated engagements under the banner of Wales-focused programming. Notable stops include Composition: Wales in Cardiff (March 24–26, 2025), the Lichfield Festival (July 19, 2025), and the North Wales International Music Festival (Sept 19, 2025). A further Cardiff performance with conductor Gergely Madaras takes place on September 25, 2025. Keep an eye out for Grace-focused programs announced for early 2025. For fans and newcomers alike, secure your seats early to witness BBC NOW’s expressive,-gripping performances that bring Welsh musical heritage to life on the world stage.

Biography, discography highlights, and current tour details are provided below to help you plan your visit. If you’re looking for the latest updates, you can connect with BBC NOW on social media: Twitter @BBCNOW and the Welsh-language variant @BBCNOWCymraeg.

Venue information: BBC NOW regularly performs at St David’s Hall in Cardiff, a neoclassical venue famed for its acoustics and audience comfort, and at BBC Hoddinott Hall in Cardiff Bay, a premier recital space within the Wales Millennium Centre complex. Both spaces offer accessible seating, parking, and nearby dining options, ensuring a complete concert experience.

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