BBC Symphony Chorus | |
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Choir | |
Also known as | BBCSC, BBC SC |
Former name | National Chorus (1928–1932) BBC Chorus (1932–1935) BBC Choral Society (1935–1977) |
Origin | London, United Kingdom |
Founded | 1928 (96 years ago) |
Genre | Classical |
Choirmaster | Neil Ferris |
Chief conductor | Sakari Oramo |
Manager | Brodie Smith |
Headquarters | Maida Vale Studios |
Concert hall | Barbican Centre Royal Albert Hall |
Affiliation | British Broadcasting Corporation BBC Proms BBC Radio 3 |
Associated groups | BBC Symphony Orchestra |
Website | bbc.co.uk |
The BBC Symphony Chorus is a British amateur chorus based in London. It is the dedicated chorus for the BBC Symphony Orchestra, though it performs with other national and international orchestras.