Jiří Bělohlávek takes his leave of BBC Symphony Orchestra

Czech conductor Jiří Bělohlávek took his leave of the BBC Symphony Orchestra in grand style on Saturday night conducting the closing night of the BBC Proms. Bělohlávek who has been chief conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra for the last six years got a standing ovation from the crowd and a heartfelt rendition of Auld Lang Syne. The conductor received a big cheer when he pulled out the CBE honour given him by Queen Elizabeth and put it round his neck. Mr. Bělohlávek will now be moving back to Prague where he is serve as chief conductor of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra.