Performing Groups
Much of Radio 3's orchestral output is sourced from the BBC's Orchestras and Singers. These groups are:
- The BBC Symphony Orchestra and Symphony Chorus, based in London
- The BBC Concert Orchestra, based in Watford
- The BBC Philharmonic, based in Salford
- The BBC National Orchestra of Wales and the BBC National Chorus of Wales, based in Cardiff
- The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, based in Glasgow
- The BBC Singers, based in London.
In addition to the BBC's own orchestras it also has broadcast commitments to the BBC Big Band, which is externally managed, and also broadcasts some works of the Ulster Orchestra, which it part funds.
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