BBC SO 2014-15 Season
BBC SO 2014-15 Season Calendar
By Year
Tue 6 Jan 2015
- 14:30BBC Maida Vale Studios, London
New Generation Artists 2015!
New Generation Artists 2015!
Programme
- Open MindLondon Premiere
- Horn Concerto in B flat major
- Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor
- Midsommarvaka, Op 19
Performers
- Narek Hakhnazaryancello
- Rumon Gambaconductor
Also part ofBe in the Audience
Fri 16 Jan 2015
- Barbican, London
Neilsen's Symphony No.3 continues our season cycle with Sakari Oramo.
Neilsen's Symphony No.3 continues our season cycle with Sakari Oramo.
Programme
- The Dryad, Op 45.1
- Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor
- Symphony No. 3, ‘Sinfonia espansiva’
Performers
- Sakari Oramoconductor
- Lucy HallSoprano
- Marcus FarnsworthBaritone
- Federico ColliPiano
Sat 31 Jan 2015
- 10:00Barbican, London
Clapping Music workshops
- Barbican, London
Pop-up events
- LSO St Luke’s, London
A free introduction to the music in the 2.00pm Guildhall Percussion Ensemble concert.
- Barbican, London
A day-long celebration of percussion instruments.
A day-long celebration of percussion instruments.
- Barbican, London
BBC Radio 3's Tom Service talks to musicologist Paul Griffiths
- LSO St Luke’s, London
Music for percussion from Germany, Holland and France
Music for percussion from Germany, Holland and France
Programme
- Guinean Traditional
- Fanfare for Klaus Huber
- One Minute Break(1 mins)
- Music for Pieces of Wood
- Apple Blossom(8 mins)
- Rrrrrrr...
- Drinking and Hooting Machine
- Fanfare for Klaus Huber
Performers
- Guildhall Percussion Ensemble
Fri 6 Feb 2015
- Barbican, London
Ryan Wigglesworth conducts the UK premiere of his Études-Tableaux
Ryan Wigglesworth conducts the UK premiere of his Études-Tableaux
Programme
- Etudes for large orchestra
- Amor
- Winterweihe
- Das Rosenband
- Wiegenlied
- Ständchen
- Meinem kinde
- Cäcilie
- Études-TableauxUK Premiere
- Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, ‘Rhenish’
Performers
- Ryan Wigglesworthconductor
- Sophie BevanSoprano
Also part ofStudent Pulse
Fri 13 Feb 2015
- Barbican, London
Brett Dean’s The Last Days of Socrates with Beethoven’s exuberant Eighth Symphony.
Brett Dean’s The Last Days of Socrates with Beethoven’s exuberant Eighth Symphony.
Programme
- Symphony No 8 in F major
- The Last Days of Socrates
Performers
- John Storgårdsconductor
- John TomlinsonBass
Composers
Wed 18 Feb 2015
- Barbican, London
Swedish mezzo Anne Sofie von Otter performs Zemlinsky songs.
Swedish mezzo Anne Sofie von Otter performs Zemlinsky songs.
Programme
- The Oceanides
- 6 Maeterlinck Songs, Op 13 (version with orchestra)
- Le tombeau de Couperin
- Symphony No. 4, ‘The Inextinguishable’
Performers
- Sakari Oramoconductor
- Anne Sofie von OtterMezzo-soprano
Also part ofNielsen: The Symphonies
Fri 20 Feb 2015
- 14:30Maida Vale Studios
Jaime Martin conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Jaime Martin conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Programme
- Danzón No. 2
- Symphony No. 2, 'Sinfonia India'
- Symphony No. 7 in D minor
Performers
- Jaime Martinconductor
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
- 19:30Barbican, London
Bach’s Jesu, meine Freude and Bruckner's Symphony No 8.
Bach’s Jesu, meine Freude and Bruckner's Symphony No 8.
Programme
- Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227
- Locus iste
- Os justi
- Christus factus est
- Ave Maria (1861 setting)
- Symphony No. 8 in C minor (1890 version, ed. Nowak)
Performers
- Leif Segerstamconductor
- James O'Donnellconductor
Composers
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
Fri 13 Mar 2015
- Barbican, London
Fairy tales and enchanting stories with music from Ravel, Bartók's and Albert Schnelzer.
Fairy tales and enchanting stories with music from Ravel, Bartók's and Albert Schnelzer.
Programme
- Tales from Suburbia
- Mother Goose – suite
- Duke Bluebeard’s Castle
Performers
- Kirill Karabitsconductor
- Michelle DeYoungJudith
- Gábor BretzBluebeard
- Joao Henriquesdirector
Composers
Sat 21 Mar 2015
- Barbican, London
Thierry Fischer conducts orchestral works by Boulez.
Thierry Fischer conducts orchestral works by Boulez.
Programme
- Pli selon pli
- Notations 1–4 & 7
Performers
- Thierry FischerConductor
- Yeree Suhsoprano
Composers
- LSO St Luke’s, London
Chamber works performed by the Guildhall New Music Ensemble
Chamber works performed by the Guildhall New Music Ensemble
Programme
- Anthèmes I
- Mémoriale (…explosante fixe… Originel)
- Dérive 1
- une page d'éphéméride
- Sonatine for Flute and Piano
- Douze notations
Performers
- David Corkhillconductor
Composers
- Barbican, London
A free talk about Boulez's music in the evening concerts.
- Barbican, London
Jean-Frédéric Neuburger performs Boulez's Piano Sonata.
Jean-Frédéric Neuburger performs Boulez's Piano Sonata.
- Barbican, London
Two films exploring the man and his music.
Fri 10 Apr 2015
- Barbican, London
Nielsen's magnificent Fifth Symphony alongside music by Ravel and Prokofiev.
Nielsen's magnificent Fifth Symphony alongside music by Ravel and Prokofiev.
Programme
- La valse
- Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major
- Symphony No 5
- Boléro
Performers
- Sakari Oramoconductor
- Alexander Toradzepiano
Also part ofNielsen: The Symphonies
Wed 15 Apr 2015
- Barbican, London
Baritone Dietrich Henschel performs songs from Mahler's ‘Des Knaben Wunderhorn’.
Baritone Dietrich Henschel performs songs from Mahler's ‘Des Knaben Wunderhorn’.
Programme
- Lieder aus der Knaben Wunderhorn (arr. Glanert)
Performers
- Alexander Vedernikovconductor
- Dietrich HenschelBaritone
- Clara PonsFilm director
Composers
Also part ofStudent Pulse
Fri 24 Apr 2015
- Barbican, London
Beethoven Emperor Concerto
Beethoven Emperor Concerto
Programme
- Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, ‘Emperor’
- Prospero’s Rooms
- Concerto for Orchestra
Performers
- Michał Nesterowiczconductor
- Steven Osbornepiano
- St Giles' Cripplegate, London
The BBC Singers conducted by Paul Brough perform works by Polish composers.
Sat 25 Apr 2015
- 15:00BBC Maida Vale Studios, London
BBC Symphony Chorus Concert: Rachmaninov Vespers
BBC Symphony Chorus Concert: Rachmaninov Vespers
Sat 2 May 2015
- 14:30Barbican, London
Find out more about Smetana and his opera Dalibor in a free Study Afternoon.
- 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
Sat 9 May 2015
- 19:30St Nicolas Church, Newbury
Ukrainian Violinist Valeriy Sokolov performs Sibelius's Violin Concerto with BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Edward Gardner. The concert also features Wagner's Overture Tannhäuser, and Elgar's Symphony No.1.
Ukrainian Violinist Valeriy Sokolov performs Sibelius's Violin Concerto with BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Edward Gardner. The concert also features Wagner's Overture Tannhäuser, and Elgar's Symphony No.1.
Programme
- Tannhäuser – overture
- Violin Concerto
- Symphony No. 1 in A flat major
Performers
- Valeriy Sokolovviolinist
- Edward Gardnerconductor
Composers
Fri 15 May 2015
- Barbican, London
Berlioz and Arthur Bliss reflect on violence and its aftermath across the centuries.
Berlioz and Arthur Bliss reflect on violence and its aftermath across the centuries.
Programme
- The Trojans - Royal Hunt and Storm
- La mort de Cléopâtre
- Morning Heroes
Performers
- Sir Andrew Davisconductor
- Sarah ConnollyMezzo-soprano
- Samuel WestOrator
Composers
Also part ofBBC Symphony Chorus
Sat 23 May 2015
- Barbican, London
The final instalment of our Nielsen cycle with the composer's sixth symphony.
The final instalment of our Nielsen cycle with the composer's sixth symphony.
Programme
- Tapiola
- Piano Concerto No. 4 in G minor
- April - England, Op 48.1
- Symphony No 6 'Sinfonia semplice'
Performers
- Sakari Oramoconductor
- Denis KozhukhinPiano
Fri 12 Jun 2015
- 14:30Maida Vale Studios
BBC New Generation Artist Benjamin Appl and pianist Richard Uttley join the BBC Symphony Orchestra and conductor Alexander Mickelwate
Wed 24 Jun 2015
- 19:30Snape Maltings Concert Hall
The BBC Symphony Orchestra and Sakari Oramo are joined by soprano Alice Coote for Mahler's song cycle Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen.
The BBC Symphony Orchestra and Sakari Oramo are joined by soprano Alice Coote for Mahler's song cycle Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen.
Programme
- The Oceanides
- Everyone Sang
- The Sea
- Songs of a Wayfarer
- Four Sea Interludes from ‘Peter Grimes’
Performers
- Alice Cootesoprano
- Tal Rosnervideo and animation
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
Fri 26 Jun 2015
- 18:40Maida Vale Studios
An opportunity for singers who are interested in auditioning for the Chorus to take part in a rehearsal of Walton's Belshazzar's Feast
Also part ofBBC Symphony Chorus
