Bill Chandler

BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Philharmonic Appoint New Directors
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 25, 2023

Following a very competitive recruitment process, Bill Chandler has been appointed Director of the BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus and Adam Szabo has been appointed Director of the BBC Philharmonic.

BBC Young Composer 2023 Winners Announced
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 20, 2023

In March, the BBC invited young music-makers of all technical abilities, musical backgrounds and styles from across the UK to enter a composition for the BBC Young Composer competition. Applicants were required to submit their entry online, using any instruments and method of composing that suited them.

Anna-Maria Helsing Appointed Chief Conductor of BBC Concert Orchestra
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 16, 2023

Anna-Maria Helsing has been appointed Chief Conductor of BBC Concert Orchestra. Officially starting in the role on October 1 2023, the appointment builds on Anna-Maria Helsing’s fruitful existing relationship with the orchestra which began in 2020 when she became Principal Guest Conductor.

BBC Radio 2 Presents Line Up for PIANO ROOM Month
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 20, 2023

Radio 2 Piano Room month sees an abundance of world famous, award-winning artists each perform exclusively with the BBC Concert Orchestra from Monday 30 January to Friday 24 February 2023.

Graeae Announces Second National Tour for Spring 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2022

The UK’s leading disabled led theatre company today announced its first ever chamber opera and its second tour of spring 2022 - the world premiere of composer Errollyn Wallen’s The Paradis Files.

Wal-Mart & Gap Team Up for Bangladesh Accord
by Jennifer Diamond - Jun 4, 2013

A group of North American retailers, including Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and Gap Inc., announced they are creating their own fire and safety action plan in response to the tragedies in Bangladesh.