The renowned Czech maestro Jiri Belohlavek took up the position of Chief Conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra in July 2006. He was Chief Conductor of the Prague Symphony (1977-89) and Music Director

Highlights of Jiri Belohlavek's last season included appearances at the Royal Opera House in a production of Tchaikovsky Eugene Onegin and his debut at the Mostly Mozart Festival in New York. His 2008-09

Jiri Belohlavek reviews Independent - BBC SO, Last Night of the Proms 2010 The Independent - BBC SO, Last Night of the Proms Was there ever an occasion in the Proms'

Jiri Belohlavek recordings / discography