Webb takes over from Richard Wigley in March 2014 as the orchestra completes its survey of Strauss’ work in collaboration with the Hallé venue, Manchester Camerata and The Bridgewater Hall.
Webb was a member of the London Philharmonic Orchestra from 1996 to 2005 before joining Sheffield’s Music in the Round as administrative director and establishing its in house Ensemble 360.
He has also worked with Arts Council England to develop orchestral education provision in Yorkshire and the Humber and is on the board of the National Children’s Orchestra of Great Britain.
Roger Wright, BBC Radio 3 controller and director of BBC Proms, announced the appointment. He said: ‘I’m delighted to welcome Simon to the BBC Philharmonic and the wider BBC performing group family.
‘The orchestra is an integral part of BBC Radio 3 with many concerts broadcast live to our audiences in the UK and internationally. I’m looking forward to working with Simon across the BBC Philharmonic’s output including the orchestra’s regular appearances at the BBC Proms.’
Webb added: ‘I am delighted to be joining the BBC Philharmonic, an orchestra I have admired for some time and enjoyed hearing in Manchester and Sheffield in recent years.
‘I am looking forward to continuing the impressive work of my predecessor, Richard Wigley, in developing the orchestra’s work across the region and particularly in its home city of Salford.’
Webb was a member of the London Philharmonic Orchestra from 1996 to 2005 before joining Sheffield’s Music in the Round as administrative director and establishing its in house Ensemble 360.
He has also worked with Arts Council England to develop orchestral education provision in Yorkshire and the Humber and is on the board of the National Children’s Orchestra of Great Britain.
Roger Wright, BBC Radio 3 controller and director of BBC Proms, announced the appointment. He said: ‘I’m delighted to welcome Simon to the BBC Philharmonic and the wider BBC performing group family.
‘The orchestra is an integral part of BBC Radio 3 with many concerts broadcast live to our audiences in the UK and internationally. I’m looking forward to working with Simon across the BBC Philharmonic’s output including the orchestra’s regular appearances at the BBC Proms.’
Webb added: ‘I am delighted to be joining the BBC Philharmonic, an orchestra I have admired for some time and enjoyed hearing in Manchester and Sheffield in recent years.
‘I am looking forward to continuing the impressive work of my predecessor, Richard Wigley, in developing the orchestra’s work across the region and particularly in its home city of Salford.’
