BBC Philharmonic 2023-24 Season
BBC Philharmonic 2023-24 Season Calendar
By Year
Sat 30 Sep 2023
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Chief Conductor John Storgårds sets the stage for our 2023-24 season with Janáček’s gargantuan Sinfonietta, brimming with brass and bold yet bridled melodies.
Chief Conductor John Storgårds sets the stage for our 2023-24 season with Janáček’s gargantuan Sinfonietta, brimming with brass and bold yet bridled melodies.
Programme
- Sinfonietta(25 mins)
- Six Songs(20 mins)Die stille Stadt, (3') Laut Sommernacht (3') Licht in der Nacht (3') Waldseligkeit (3') In meines Vaters Garten (4’) Bei dir ist es traut (4’) All arr. Colin and David Matthews
- Symphony No. 6 in B minor, ‘Pathétique’(45 mins)
Performers
- John Storgårdsconductor
- Sarah Connollymezzo-soprano
Sat 7 Oct 2023
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Join us for an evening of indulgence with conductor Ben Gernon and pianist Sunwook Kim, as we treat ourselves to a trio of popular classics
Join us for an evening of indulgence with conductor Ben Gernon and pianist Sunwook Kim, as we treat ourselves to a trio of popular classics
Programme
- Overture ‘Cockaigne (In London Town)’(15 mins)
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major(45 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 5 in C minor(30 mins)
Performers
- Sunwook Kimpianist
- Ben Gernonconductor
Sat 14 Oct 2023
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Join conductor Eva Ollikainen for an evening of Haydn, Mozart, Debussy and Anna Thorvalsdottir at The Bridgewater Hall.
Join conductor Eva Ollikainen for an evening of Haydn, Mozart, Debussy and Anna Thorvalsdottir at The Bridgewater Hall.
Programme
- L'isola disabitata, Hob. XXVIII:9(7 mins)
- Piano Concerto No 18 in B flat major, K 456(29 mins)
- ARCHORA(19 mins)
- La mer(23 mins)
Performers
- Eva Ollikainenconductor
- Richard Goodepiano
Sat 28 Oct 2023
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
From dusk till dawn, John Storgårds draws us through a programme of spirits and mystic realms.
From dusk till dawn, John Storgårds draws us through a programme of spirits and mystic realms.
Programme
- Pohjola's Daughter(14 mins)
- In Tempus Praesens’ for violin and orchestra(33 mins)
- Symphony no. 7 "Angel of Light"(35 mins)
Performers
- John Storgårdsconductor
- Tobias Feldmannviolin
Sat 4 Nov 2023
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Kerem Hasan runs the gamut of emotions as we delve into the heart’s highs and lows in this rich Romantic programme.
Kerem Hasan runs the gamut of emotions as we delve into the heart’s highs and lows in this rich Romantic programme.
Programme
- The Flying Dutchman – overture
- Orchestral Songs (selection)
- Symphony No. 35 in D major, 'Haffner'
- Munich: A Memorial Waltz
- Die Frau ohne Schatten – Symphonic Fantasy
Performers
- Kerem Hasanconductor
- Francesca Chiejinasoprano
Sat 25 Nov 2023
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Join us for an evening with Chief Conductor John Storgårds and pianist Alexandra Dariescu at The Bridgewater Hall.
Join us for an evening with Chief Conductor John Storgårds and pianist Alexandra Dariescu at The Bridgewater Hall.
Programme
- Fanfare for the Common Man
- Shades of Unbroken Dreams (BBC commission: UK Premiere)
- Helena’s Song (BBC commission: UK Premiere)
- Symphony No. 4, ‘The Inextinguishable’
Performers
- John Storgårdsconductor
- Alexandra Dariescupiano
Sat 2 Dec 2023
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sir Andrew Davis conducts an evening of Tippett, Humperdinck and Beethoven.
Sir Andrew Davis conducts an evening of Tippett, Humperdinck and Beethoven.
Programme
- The Rose Lake
- Hansel and Gretel
- Symphony No 8 in F major
Performers
- Sir Andrew Davisconductor
- Olivia BoenGretel
- Siena Licht MillerHansel
- Jennifer FranceSandman
