Friday Night is Music Night

Friday night has, in fact, been music night for over 50 years, first of all on the Light Programme and then on BBC Radio 2, making it the world's longest-running 'live music' programme on radio.

It features the famously versatile BBC Concert Orchestra, and is frequently broadcast from theatres and concert halls throughout the UK.

The BBC Concert Orchestra

The BBC Concert Orchestra, which was formed in 1952, has a wide and flexible repertoire, ranging from classical works and grand opera to light music and popular songs. Its Principal Conductors over the years have been Sidney Torch, Gilbert Vinter, Sir Charles Mackerras, Vilem Tausky, Marcus Dods, Ashley Lawrence and Barry Wordsworth.

The Orchestra is featured every week on Friday Night is Music Night, but makes frequent broadcasts on BBC Radio 3 and on BBC Television (including appearances with soprano Lesley Garrett).

The Orchestra also performs annually at the Proms (including Proms in the Park), makes regular visits to the Royal Festival, Royal Albert and Barbican Halls in London, and appears throughout the UK.

Contact information:
BBC Concert Orchestra
220A Drama Building
Television Centre
Wood Lane
London
W12 7RJ
web: http://www.bbc.co.uk/orchestras/concertorchestra/

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