BBC Singers 2014-15 Season
BBC Singers 2014-15 Season: All Events
Wed 24 Sep 2014
- St Giles' Cripplegate, London
On their 90th birthday, the BBC Singers perform some of the works written for them
On their 90th birthday, the BBC Singers perform some of the works written for them
Programme
- Winter Heavens
- There Was Neither Grass Nor Corn
- A Shepherd's Carol
- The Weeping Babe
- Lyre Bird Motet
- Unpredictable but Providential
- FliteBBC Commission and World Premier
- Weather Report
Performers
- Paul Broughconductor
- Stephen Cleoburyconductor
- Bob Chilcottconductor
- Barbican, London
American classics by Charles Ives and John Adams.
American classics by Charles Ives and John Adams.
Programme
- My Father Knew Charles Ives
- Vertue
- Song for Athene
- Hymn to St Cecilia, Op 27
- Symphony No 4
Performers
- Andrew Littonconductor
- David Hillconductor
- William WolframPiano
Tue 30 Sep 2014
- 19:30Cadogan Hall, London
BBC Singers and Fretwork
BBC Singers and Fretwork
Programme
- O clap your hands together
- Christ rising again
- Christ Rising from the Dead
- Wild Winter
- The Cryes of London
- What is our life!
- In nomine (unspecified)
- Behold, thou hast made my days
- My Days
Performers
- Andrew Carwoodconductor
Sun 5 Oct 2014
- 17:30Barbican, London
Create a new piece of music inspired by John Tavener's choral music
- St Giles' Cripplegate, London
Choral music by Tavener.
Choral music by Tavener.
Programme
- The Lamb
- Song for Athene
- Coplas
- Missa wellensis
- Thunder Entered Her
Performers
- James Morganconductor
- Stephen Farrorgan
Composers
Thu 9 Oct 2014
- 19:30St George's Bristol
Brahms Experience: BBC Singers
Brahms Experience: BBC Singers
Programme
- Geistliches Lied Op 30
- Variations on the St Anthony Chorale, Op 56b
- A German Requiem
Performers
- David Hillconductor
- Charles Owenpiano
- Katya Apekishevapiano
Composers
Tue 21 Oct 2014
- Milton Court
BBC Singers join forces with cellist Nicholas Altstaedt
BBC Singers join forces with cellist Nicholas Altstaedt
Programme
- Motet ‘Ecce beatam lucem’
- Stabat mater
- Spem in alium
- I have thee by the hand, O Man
- Inner World
- Trois strophes sur le nom de SACHER
- The Land that is Not
- Sanctum est verum lumen
Performers
- Nicolas Altstaedtcello
- Stephen Cleoburyconductor
Thu 23 Oct 2014
- City Halls
Donald Runnicles conducts Alban Berg’s opera Wozzeck.
Donald Runnicles conducts Alban Berg’s opera Wozzeck.
Programme
- WozzeckSemi-staged performance. Sung in German with English supertitles.
Performers
- Thomas MayerWozzeck (please note change to originally advertised artist)
- Tom RandleCaptain
- Michael PflummAndres
- Elena ZhidkovaMarie
- Jennifer JohnstonMargret
- Nathan BergDoctor
- Thomas BlondelleDrum Major
- Andrew GreenanFirst Apprentice
- James ClevertonSecond Apprentice
- Peter Van HulleIdiot
- BBC Singerschoir
- Donald Runniclesconductor
- Kenneth Richardsondirector
Composers
Also part ofBBC SSO 2014-15 Season
Fri 7 Nov 2014
- 19:30BBC Maida Vale Studios, London
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Sat 8 Nov 2014
- 13:00BBC Maida Vale Studios, London
An evening singing Broadway classics with the BBC Concert Orchestra & BBC Singers
Wed 19 Nov 2014
- St Giles' Cripplegate, London
Peter Phillips conducts a programme of English and Spanish Renaissance polyphony.
Peter Phillips conducts a programme of English and Spanish Renaissance polyphony.
Programme
- Ave Maria
- Salve Regina (a 6)
- Gaude gloriosa Dei mater
- Ave Virgo Sanctissima
- Ave Regina caelorum
Performers
- Peter Phillipsconductor
- Barbican, London
UK premiere of our Artist in Association's Christmas cantata.
UK premiere of our Artist in Association's Christmas cantata.
Programme
- Trittico Botticelliano
- The Annunciation
- Le bourgeois gentilhomme, Op 60 (suite)
Performers
- Josep Ponsconductor
Mon 1 Dec 2014
- 19:00BBC Maida Vale Studios, London
Come and Sing: Christmas Carols
Tue 9 Dec 2014
- 19:00City of London School for Girls, London
Come and Sing: French Songs
Thu 11 Dec 2014
- Milton Court
French music perfect for the winter season
French music perfect for the winter season
Programme
- Un soir du neige
- O sacrum convivium
- Quatre motets sur des thèmes grégoriens, Op 10
- 4 Motets pour le temps de Noel
- Mass in G major
- Trois chansons de Charles d'Orléans
- Épithalame
- Trois poèmes de Paul Valéry
- Trois chansons
Performers
- David Hillconductor
Wed 17 Dec 2014
- 14:00St Paul's Knightsbridge, London
BBC Radio 3 Breakfast Carol Competition Concert
Fri 19 Dec 2014
- 19:00Temple Church, London
Handel's Messiah
Handel's Messiah
Programme
- Messiah
Performers
- Fflur Wynsoprano
- Robin Blazecounter tenor
- Samuel Bodentenor
- David Hillconductor
- Mark Stonebass
Composers
Sat 20 Dec 2014
- 19:00Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden
Handel's Messiah
Handel's Messiah
Programme
- Messiah
Performers
- Fflur Wynsoprano
- Robin Blazecounter tenor
- Samuel Bodentenor
- David Hillconductor
- Mark Stonebass
Composers
Thu 15 Jan 2015
- 19:30St Paul's Knightsbridge, London
BBC Singers and Sean Shibe
BBC Singers and Sean Shibe
Also part ofBe in the Audience
Wed 21 Jan 2015
- 19:30Southbank Centre, London
BBC Singers and London Sinfonietta
BBC Singers and London Sinfonietta
Programme
- Stabat mater dolorosa
Performers
Composers
Tue 10 Feb 2015
- 19:00City of London School for Girls, London
Come and Sing: James MacMillan
Thu 12 Feb 2015
- Milton Court
An evening of music composed and conducted by James MacMillan
An evening of music composed and conducted by James MacMillan
Programme
- After Virtue
- Church Songs
- Sun-Dogs
- Cum vidisset Jesus
- They saw the stone had been rolled away
- Alleluia
- Catherine's Lullabies
Performers
- James MacMillanconductor
Fri 20 Feb 2015
- 18:45St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge
Choral music celebrating the glories of the natural world
Choral music celebrating the glories of the natural world
Programme
- In the Beginning
- Laudibus in sanctis
- Benedicite
- Il Cantico delle Creature
- Cantico del sole
- Song of Creation
- Juggler of Day
- Benedicite
- Gratitude Sutra
Performers
- Stephen Cleoburyconductor
Also part ofBe in the Audience
Sat 28 Feb 2015
- 18:00St Giles' Cripplegate, London
Explore the musical world of the city of Leipzig where Bach spent over 25 years
Explore the musical world of the city of Leipzig where Bach spent over 25 years
Programme
- Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied
- Allelulia! Christus ist des Gesetzes Ende
- Allelulia! Wohl dem, der den Herren fürchtet
- Chorale Prelude 'Von Gott will ich'. BWV 658
- Tristis est amina mea
- Chorale Prelude 'Jesu Christus, unser Heiland', BWV 666
- Mein Herz ist bereit
- Motet 'Lobet den Herrn alle Heiden', BWV 230
Performers
- James O’Donnellconductor
- Stephen Farrorgan
Sun 8 Mar 2015
- Barbican, London
The UK premiere of Unsuk Chin's opera, directed by Netia Jones.
The UK premiere of Unsuk Chin's opera, directed by Netia Jones.
Programme
- Alice in Wonderland
Performers
- Baldur Brönnimannconductor
- Netia Jonesdirector/designer & live video artist
- Rachele GilmoreAlice
- Marie ArnetCat
- Jane HenschelQueen of Hearts
- Stephen RichardsonKing of Hearts, Old Man 2, Crab
- Jenni BankDuchess
- Andrew WattsWhite Rabbit/Badger/March Hare
- Dietrich HenschelMad Hatter
- Rafael MorasPat/Cook/Invisible Man
- Lacey Jo BenterTwo/Owl
- Nicholas BrownleeOld Man 1/Eaglet/Fish-Footman
- Kihun YoonFive/Executioner/Duck
- Christopher LemmingsMouse
Composers
Sat 4 Apr 2015
- Milton Court
BBC Singers join forces with percussion ensemble O Duo at Milton Court.
BBC Singers join forces with percussion ensemble O Duo at Milton Court.
Programme
- Curse upon Iron
- Northern Lights
- Searching
- The Song sung True
- 3 Shakespeare Songs
- Biegga luothe
- 42nd Street Rondo
- When time is brokeFirst Movement
- The Long Road
- The Miracle of Spring
Performers
- Bob Chilcottconductor
- O Duo
Fri 24 Apr 2015
- St Giles' Cripplegate, London
The BBC Singers conducted by Paul Brough perform works by Polish composers.
Sat 2 May 2015
- 19:00Barbican, London
A rare opportunity to hear Smetana’s masterly tragic opera Dalibor sung by a Czech cast.
A rare opportunity to hear Smetana’s masterly tragic opera Dalibor sung by a Czech cast.
Programme
- Dalibor
Performers
- Jiří Bělohlávekconductor
- Ivan KusnjerVladislav, a Czech king
- Richard SamekDalibor, a knight
- Aleš VoráčekVitek, a mercenary
- Dana BurešováMilada, Sister of the Burgrave of Ploškovice
- Alžběta PoláčkováJitka, a village maiden
- Jan StavaBeneš, the jailor
- Svatopluk SemBudivoj, Commander of the castle guard
- Kenneth Richardsondirector
Composers
Sun 21 Jun 2015
- 15:00Kings Place
The BBC Singers join forces with The Continuum Ensemble and conductor Philip Headlam for the UK premiere of David Drew’s version of Weill’s Berliner Requiem.
The BBC Singers join forces with The Continuum Ensemble and conductor Philip Headlam for the UK premiere of David Drew’s version of Weill’s Berliner Requiem.
Programme
- Die Jahreszeiten, Op. 35 (The Four Seasons)
- Three Pieces for Mixed Chorus, Op. 22
- Zwei Chinesische Grabschriften (Two Chinese Epitaphs), Op. 25
- Gesprochene Musik (Spoken Music)
- Das Berliner Requiem (alternative version by David Drew)
- Valse
Performers
- Philip Headlamconductor
