The BBC National Orchestra of Wales

The BBC National Orchestra of Wales (Cerddorfa Genedlaethol Gymreig y BBC in Welsh) is the only professional symphony orchestra in Wales, occupying a dual role as both a broadcasting and national orchestra.

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The BBC National Orchestra of Wales (Cerddorfa Genedlaethol Gymreig y BBC in Welsh) is the only professional symphony orchestra in Wales, occupying a dual role as both a broadcasting and national orchestra.

The orchestra’s conducting team consists of Richard Hickox (Principal Conductor), Jac van Steen (Principal Guest Conductor), Tadaaki Otaka (Conductor Laureate) and Grant Llewellyn (Associate Guest Conductor). The Principal Conductor from September 2006 is Thierry Fischer, as Richard Hickox becomes Conductor Emeritus.