BBC Philharmonic 2015-16 Season
BBC Philharmonic 2015-16 Season Calendar
By Year
Sat 16 Jan 2016
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
John Wilson conducts an American Adventure
John Wilson conducts an American Adventure
Programme
- Variations on 'America' (version for orchestra)(8 mins)
- Mad Rush(9 mins)
- Organ Symphony(24 mins)
- Billy the Kid – suite(22 mins)
- The Adventures of Robin Hood(21 mins)
Performers
- John WilsonConductor
- Jonathan ScottOrgan
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Fri 29 Jan 2016
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Jesús López-Cobos conducts Mahler, Hindemith and Ravel
Jesús López-Cobos conducts Mahler, Hindemith and Ravel
Programme
- Concert Music for Strings and Brass(17 mins)
- Piano Concerto in G major(21 mins)
- Symphony No. 4 in G major(56 mins)
Performers
- Jesús López CobosConductor
- Jean-Efflam BavouzetPiano
- Ruby HughesSoprano
Composers
Sat 13 Feb 2016
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Juanjo Mena conducts music from the front line.
Juanjo Mena conducts music from the front line.
Programme
- Piano Concerto No. 3(23 mins)
- Symphony No 7 in C major, 'Leningrad'(73 mins)
Performers
- Juanjo MenaConductor
- Dejan LazićPiano
Composers
Sat 20 Feb 2016
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Nicholas Collon conducts Mark Simpson's Sparks.
Nicholas Collon conducts Mark Simpson's Sparks.
Programme
- sparks
- Viola Concerto
- Rhapsody in Blue (orch. Grofé)(16 mins)
- The Firebird – suite (1945 version)
Performers
- Nicholas CollonConductor
- Lawrence PowerViola
- Jonathan ScottPiano
Sun 28 Feb 2016
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Juanjo Mena conducts Dvořák, Smetana and Bartók
Juanjo Mena conducts Dvořák, Smetana and Bartók
Programme
- Má vlast(13 mins)
- Violin Concerto No. 2(36 mins)
- Symphony No. 9 in E minor, ‘From the New World’(41 mins)
Performers
- Juanjo MenaConductor
- Augustin HadelichViolin
Composers
Sat 5 Mar 2016
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Juanjo Mena is joined by pianist Garrick Ohlsson as he conducts Schuman, Barber, Copland and Mussorgsky
Juanjo Mena is joined by pianist Garrick Ohlsson as he conducts Schuman, Barber, Copland and Mussorgsky
Programme
- American Festival Overture(10 mins)
- Piano Concerto(26 mins)
- Quiet City(10 mins)
- Pictures at an Exhibition (orch. Maurice Ravel)(32 mins)
Performers
- Juanjo MenaConductor
- Garrick OhlssonPiano
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Sat 12 Mar 2016
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Join us on a musical adventure, with John Storgårds at the helm.
Join us on a musical adventure, with John Storgårds at the helm.
Programme
- A Reel for Seven Fishermen(30 mins)
- Clarinet Concerto(17 mins)
- Sinfonietta(45 mins)
Performers
- John StorgårdsConductor
- Julian BlissClarinet
Fri 18 Mar 2016
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Yan Pascal Tortelier conducts Bizet, Anthony Payne, Walton and Roussel
Yan Pascal Tortelier conducts Bizet, Anthony Payne, Walton and Roussel
Programme
- Visions and Journeys(23 mins)
- Cello Concerto(27 mins)
- Suite in F major(20 mins)
- Carmen, Suite Nos. 1 and 2 (selection)(21 mins)
Performers
- Yan Pascal TortelierConductor
Sat 16 Apr 2016
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Juanjo Mena conducts Bernstein, Ginastera and Stravinsky
Juanjo Mena conducts Bernstein, Ginastera and Stravinsky
Programme
- Symphonic Dances from ‘West Side Story’(22 mins)
- Harp Concerto(17 mins)
- Chichester Psalms(16 mins)
- Symphony of Psalms(22 mins)
Performers
- Juanjo MenaConductor
- The CBS ChoirChorus
- Hallé Youth ChoirChorus
- Carlos MenaCounter-tenor
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Sat 23 Apr 2016
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
We celebrate the 400th anniversary's of Shakespeare's death.
We celebrate the 400th anniversary's of Shakespeare's death.
Programme
- The map of days outworn
- After sunset fades
- The Tongue
- Sonnet machine
- Incidental music (based on Shakespeare Sonnet 154 )
- Romeo and Juliet - selection(40 mins)
Performers
- Andrew GourlayConductor
Fri 29 Apr 2016
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
John Storgårds conducts Shostakovich, Bernstein and Britten.
John Storgårds conducts Shostakovich, Bernstein and Britten.
Programme
- Candide – overture(5 mins)
- Piano Concerto(33 mins)
- Symphony No. 5 in D minor(44 mins)
Performers
- John StorgårdsConductor
- Kathryn StottPiano
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Sat 14 May 2016
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Vassily Sinaisky conducts Mahler's Symphony No. 2, ‘Resurrection’
Vassily Sinaisky conducts Mahler's Symphony No. 2, ‘Resurrection’
Programme
- Symphony No. 2 in C minor, ‘Resurrection’(80 mins)
Performers
- Vassily SinaiskyConductor
- Olena TokarSoprano
- Jennifer JohnstonMezzo-Soprano
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