Widely recognised as one of Britain’s finest orchestras, the BBC Philharmonic has its own recording studio at BBC Manchester where it records programmes and concerts for Radio 3. It also performs around twenty concerts a year at Manchester’s magnificent Bridgewater Hall.

The orchestra has built a worldwide reputation for outstanding quality and committed performances over a wide-ranging repertoire. Since September 2007 the BBC Philharmonic has been in a major partnership with Salford City Council enabling the Orchestra to build active links with Salford and its communities. From 2011 the BBC Philharmonic will be based in a dedicated state-of-the-art studio at the BBC’s new home in the North, mediacity, Salford Quays. This will be its base for community and learning activities in Salford and in the meantime the orchestra will work closely with Salford City Council, the Salford Music Service (MAPAS) and schools in the area. Gianandrea Noseda is Chief Conductor of the BBC Philharmonic, and has been at the helm of the orchestra since 2002. In 2006 he was appointed Music Director of Teatro Regio in Turin. His rôle there runs alongside his work with the BBC Philharmonic.