BBC National Orchestra of Wales
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Top Songs
| 1 | Estancia, Op. 8, Scene 5, Scene 5: Danza Final: Malambo | ||
| 2 | This Is Gallifrey: Our Childhood, Our Home | ||
| 3 | The Doctor Forever | ||
| 4 | Crossing | ||
| 5 | Driving in the Jungle |
Albums
Nov 2018 • 6 songs
Oct 2018 • 9 songs
Sep 2018 • 14 songs
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About
Biography
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales is an integral part of Welsh culture, giving frequent premieres of works by Welsh composers. The orchestra is often active beyond Wales, recording a variety of material that includes many BBC television soundtracks.
The origins of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales lay in the Cardiff Station Orchestra, which was founded in 1924. In 1928, it was renamed the National Orchestra of Wales. This orchestra dissolved under funding pressures in 1931 but was revived as the BBC Welsh Orchestra in 1935. Wartime restrictions led the orchestra to disban...