BBC Concert Orchestra
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Wed 6 Feb 2019
- 14:00Alexandra Palace
The BBC Concert Orchestra marks the 150th anniversary of Berlioz’s death with a concert exploring his influence upon other great romantic composers.
The BBC Concert Orchestra marks the 150th anniversary of Berlioz’s death with a concert exploring his influence upon other great romantic composers.
Programme
- Tristan and Isolde – Prelude, Act 1
- Hamlet
- Cantabile in D major, Op. 17
- Romeo and Julietexcerpts
Performers
- Nathaniel Anderson-Frankviolin
- Finnegan Downie DearConductor
Part ofBerlioz – the Ultimate Romantic
Fri 8 Feb 2019
- 20:00Southbank Centre, London
The world's longest-running live orchestral music programme on radio, featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra, returns to Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall.
Sat 16 Feb 2019
- 15:00Alexandra Palace
The BBC Concert Orchestra marks the 150th anniversary of Berlioz’s death with a concert exploring the dramatic connection between his music and the stage.
The BBC Concert Orchestra marks the 150th anniversary of Berlioz’s death with a concert exploring the dramatic connection between his music and the stage.
Programme
- Overture ‘Les Francs-Juges’
- Rêverie et caprice – romance for violin and orchestra
- Beatrice and Benedict – overture
- King Lear Overture
- Symphonie fantastique – A Ball (2nd mvt)
- The Trojans - ballet music
Performers
- Esther Yooviolin
- Emma Fieldingactor
- Simon Paisley Dayactor
- Georgia Mannpresenter
- Bramwell Toveyconductor
Composers
Part ofBerlioz – the Ultimate Romantic
Sat 23 Feb 2019
- 19:30Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden
Join the BBC Concert Orchestra, saxophonist Jess Gillam and violinist Thomas Gould for an evening of classical favourites.
Fri 1 Mar 2019
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
This musical extravaganza features songs from best-loved Tony® and Academy Award®-winning scores including Beauty and the Beast, Aida, The Lion King, Aladdin, Mary Poppins, Tarzan® and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
