BBC Philharmonic 2013-14 Season
BBC Philharmonic 2013-14 Season: All Events
Sat 28 Sep 2013
- The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
A performance of Brahms's tempestuous First Piano Concerto by Stephen Hough.
A performance of Brahms's tempestuous First Piano Concerto by Stephen Hough.
Programme
- A Manchester Overture
- Piano Concerto No 1 in D minor
- Symphony No. 1 in A flat major
Performers
- Juanjo MenaConductor
- Stephen HoughPiano
Sat 12 Oct 2013
- The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Juanjo Mena conducts the BBC Philharmonic in Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet.
Juanjo Mena conducts the BBC Philharmonic in Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet.
Programme
- Overture 'Peterloo'
- Violin Concerto
- Romeo and Juliet - selection
Performers
- Juanjo MenaConductor
- MidoriViolin
Fri 18 Oct 2013
- The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
A selection of new works inspired by Mahler.
A selection of new works inspired by Mahler.
Programme
- Nachtmusiken
- The Periode of Cosmographie
- Symphony No. 7
- Einsamkeit, D.620 (orch. Detlev Glanert)
Performers
- HK GruberConductor
Sat 26 Oct 2013
- The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
John Storgårds conducts the BBC Philharmonic in Nielsen's Symphony No. 6.
John Storgårds conducts the BBC Philharmonic in Nielsen's Symphony No. 6.
Programme
- The Bard, Op 64
- Keltic Suite, Op 29
- Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor
- Symphony No 6 'Sinfonia semplice'
Performers
- John StorgårdsConductor
- Guy BraunsteinViolin
Fri 1 Nov 2013
- The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Nobuyuki Tsujii performs Grieg's ever-popular piano concerto.
Nobuyuki Tsujii performs Grieg's ever-popular piano concerto.
Programme
- Axon
- Piano Concerto in A minor
- Symphony No. 3 in A minor, ‘Scottish’
Performers
- Juanjo MenaConductor
- Nobuyuki TsujiiPiano
Fri 8 Nov 2013
- The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The BBC Philharmonic perform Beethoven's "Eroica" Symphony.
The BBC Philharmonic perform Beethoven's "Eroica" Symphony.
Programme
- Nabucco - overture
- Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor
- Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, ‘Eroica’
Performers
- Gianandrea NosedaConductor
- Renaud CapuçonViolin
Sat 16 Nov 2013
- The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Walton's First Symphony is a controlled explosion of anger, passion, and shattering power.
Walton's First Symphony is a controlled explosion of anger, passion, and shattering power.
Programme
- Thunderbirds Suite (arr. Black)
- The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
- Poème
- Rêverie et caprice, Op 8
- Symphony No. 1 in B flat minor
Performers
- Yutaka SadoConductor
- Sayaka ShojiViolin
Fri 6 Dec 2013
- The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Juanjo Mena conducts the BBC Philharmonic in an exploration of rhythmic music.
Juanjo Mena conducts the BBC Philharmonic in an exploration of rhythmic music.
Programme
- Ritmos
- Percussion Concerto, 'Rough Music'
- Slonimsky's Earbox
- Estancia
Performers
- Juanjo MenaConductor
- Colin CurriePercussion
Sat 18 Jan 2014
- The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Juanjo Mena conducts the BBC Philharmonic in Strauss's Also Sprach Zarathustra.
Juanjo Mena conducts the BBC Philharmonic in Strauss's Also Sprach Zarathustra.
Programme
- Also sprach Zarathustra
- Three Hymns by Friedrich Hölderlin, Op 71
- Don Quixote, Op 35
Performers
- Juanjo MenaConductor
- Soile IsokoskiSoprano
- Steven IsserlisCello
Composers
Also part ofStrauss's Voice
Thu 23 Jan 2014
- The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The BBC Philharmonic and Hallé storm the very summit of Strauss's mighty Alpine Symphony.
The BBC Philharmonic and Hallé storm the very summit of Strauss's mighty Alpine Symphony.
Programme
- Festival Prelude.
- Songs Notturno
- Hymnus
- Nächtliche Gang, Op. 44
- Pilgers Morgenlied
- An Alpine Symphony
Performers
- Juanjo MenaConductor
- Roderick WilliamsBaritone
- William DazeleyBaritone
Composers
Sat 1 Feb 2014
- The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Conductor Günther Herbig guides tonight's performance of Tod und Verklärung.
Conductor Günther Herbig guides tonight's performance of Tod und Verklärung.
Programme
- Death and Transfiguration
- Brentano Songs, Op.68
- Symphony No. 10 in E minor
Performers
- Günther HerbigConductor
- Inger Dam-JensenSoprano
Composers
Also part ofStrauss's Voice
Sat 8 Feb 2014
- The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Strauss's testosterone-charged musical portrait of the world's greatest lover.
Strauss's testosterone-charged musical portrait of the world's greatest lover.
Programme
- Don Juan
- Das Rosenband
- Wiegenlied
- Morgen
- Winterweihe
- Waldseligkeit op. 39 No. 1
- Des Dichters Abendgang
- Symphonia domestica, Op 53
Performers
- Vassily SinaiskyConductor
- Aga MikołajSoprano
Composers
Also part ofStrauss's Voice
Sat 15 Feb 2014
- The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
An uproarious salute to the human spirit, tingling with spicy colours.
An uproarious salute to the human spirit, tingling with spicy colours.
Programme
- Hungarian Dance No. 17 in F sharp minor: Andante - Vivace (orch. Dvorak)
- Hungarian Dance No. 18 in D major: Molto vivace (orch. Dvorak)
- Hungarian Dance No. 19 in B minor: Allegretto (orch. Dvorak)
- Hungarian Dance No. 20 in E minor: Poco allegretto - Vivace (orch. Dvorak)
- Hungarian Dance No. 21 in E minor: Vivace, WoO 1.21 (orch. Antonin Dvorak )
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in E flat major
- Concerto for Orchestra
Performers
- Juanjo MenaConductor
- Stephen HoughPiano
Composers
Also part ofJourney Through Music
Fri 21 Feb 2014
- The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Proving that new music really can deliver timeless feeling.
Proving that new music really can deliver timeless feeling.
Programme
- Throstle's Nest Junction
- Tenor Saxophone Concerto, 'SET'
- The Confession of Isobel Gowdie
- Dancing in the Dark
Performers
- James MacMillanConductor
- HK GruberConductor
- Iain BallamySaxophone
Also part ofSonic Card
Sat 8 Mar 2014
- The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Richard Strauss tells the story of an imaginary hero, complete with enemies and battles.
Richard Strauss tells the story of an imaginary hero, complete with enemies and battles.
Programme
- Todtenfeier
- Winterliebe
- Frühlingsfeier
- Liebeshymnus
- Gesang der Apollopriesterin
- Die heiligen drei Konige
- Zueignung
- Ein Heldenleben
Performers
- John StorgårdsConductor
- Hillevi MartinpeltoSoprano
Composers
Also part ofStrauss's Voice
Sat 5 Apr 2014
- The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
John Storgårds takes the BBC Philharmonic to infinity and beyond.
John Storgårds takes the BBC Philharmonic to infinity and beyond.
Programme
- Fire at Durilgai
- Endless Parade
- The Planets
Performers
- John StorgårdsConductor
- Håkan HardenbergerTrumpet
Also part ofJourney Through Music
Fri 2 May 2014
- The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Juanjo Mena and the BBC Philharmonic perform Mahler's First Symphony.
Juanjo Mena and the BBC Philharmonic perform Mahler's First Symphony.
Programme
- Overture ‘The Hebrides’ (‘Fingal’s Cave’)
- Piano Concerto in A minor
- Symphony No. 1 in D major
Performers
- Juanjo MenaConductor
- Stephen HoughPiano
Fri 23 May 2014
- The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sir Andrew Davis and the BBC Philharmonic perform music by Elgar and Vaughan Williams.
Sir Andrew Davis and the BBC Philharmonic perform music by Elgar and Vaughan Williams.
Programme
- Overture 'Street Corner'
- Violin Concerto in B minor
- Symphony No. 9 in E minor
Performers
- Sir Andrew DavisConductor
- James EhnesViolin
