BBC Singers 2018-19
BBC Singers 2018-19 Calendar
By Year
Fri 14 Sep 2018
- 14:00St Paul's Knightsbridge, London
Sofi Jeannin begins her tenure as Chief Conductor of the BBC Singers with a programme of music celebrating French choral music.
Sofi Jeannin begins her tenure as Chief Conductor of the BBC Singers with a programme of music celebrating French choral music.
Programme
- Missa 'Et ecce terrae motus'
- Figure humaine
Performers
- Sofi Jeanninconductor
- Misha Mullov-Abbadodouble bass
- Jon Scottdrums
- Sam Leakpiano
Composers
Fri 21 Sep 2018
- 19:30St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge
The BBC Singers join forces with the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA) to present a concert of choral music inspired by refugees.
The BBC Singers join forces with the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA) to present a concert of choral music inspired by refugees.
Programme
- Elegischer Gesang 'Sanft wie du lebtest', Op 118
Performers
- James Morganconductor
Composers
Fri 19 Oct 2018
- 19:30Milton Court Concert Hall
The BBC Singers and their Chief Conductor Sofi Jeannin return to Milton Court for a programme of early French music with a twist.
The BBC Singers and their Chief Conductor Sofi Jeannin return to Milton Court for a programme of early French music with a twist.
Programme
- Jubilate Deo
- In convertendo Dominus
- Les Indes galantesextracts
- Les fêtes d'Hébéextracts
- Castor et Polluxextracts
Performers
- Sofi Jeanninconductor
- AkademiSouth Asian Dance UK
- ANKH Dancedancers
- Sanskriti UKdancers
- Academy of Ancient Musicensemble
Composers
Sun 21 Oct 2018
- 19:00Cambridge
The BBC Singers and their newly-appointed Chief Conductor Sofi Jeannin join forces with The Academy of Ancient Music to perform glorious early French music for the royal stage by Rameau and Lully.
The BBC Singers and their newly-appointed Chief Conductor Sofi Jeannin join forces with The Academy of Ancient Music to perform glorious early French music for the royal stage by Rameau and Lully.
Programme
- In convertendo Dominus
- Les Indes galantes
- Les fêtes d'Hébé
- Castor et Pollux
Performers
- Sofi Jeanninconductor
- The Academy of Ancient Musicensemble
Composers
Fri 26 Oct 2018
- 14:00St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge
Ahead of the 150th anniversary of Hector Berlioz, Valentina Peleggi makes her debut with the BBC Singers.
Sun 11 Nov 2018
- 15:00Milton Court Concert Hall
As part of the Remembrance Day weekend celebrations, Sofi Jeannin conducts the BBC Singers performing works responding to WW1.
As part of the Remembrance Day weekend celebrations, Sofi Jeannin conducts the BBC Singers performing works responding to WW1.
Programme
- Move him into the sun
- New workUK premiere; co-commissioned by the Barbican and RIAS Kammercher
Performers
- Sofi Jeanninconductor
- Psapphaensemble
Composers
Fri 16 Nov 2018
- 14:00St Paul's Knightsbridge, London
World-renowned organist and conductor Wayne Marshall makes his conducting debut with the BBC Singers. The programme for this concert features the Missa Brevis by the Lebanese-French composer Naji Hakim.
Sat 24 Nov 2018
- 20:00Cutty Sark
A unique evening of Renaissance choral music, jazz trumpet and 21st century sea songs aboard Cutty Sark.
A unique evening of Renaissance choral music, jazz trumpet and 21st century sea songs aboard Cutty Sark.
Programme
- Missa pro defunctis
- Sea Songs
- Nine Tunes for Archbishop Parker's Psalter
Performers
- Tom Gardnertrumpet
- James Morganconductor
Composers
Fri 30 Nov 2018
- 18:00St Giles' Cripplegate, London
The BBC Singers perform works by Cheryl Frances-Hoad and Bax in an early evening concert.
The BBC Singers perform works by Cheryl Frances-Hoad and Bax in an early evening concert.
Programme
- Gaude et Laetare
- This time a child is born
- From the Beginning of the World
- Floodlight, Starlight
- There is no rose
- I Sing of a Maiden
- This Worldes Joie
- Five Greek Folksongs, GP 348
Performers
- Ben Palmerconductor
Composers
Sat 1 Dec 2018
- 10:00Alexandra Palace
Join members of the BBC Concert Orchestra and BBC Singers for a very special Christmas Family Orchestra and Chorus workshop at the newly refurbished Victorian Theatre at Alexandra Palace!
- 14:30Alexandra Palace
Come and join BBC Singer Ed Price and members of the BBC Singers for a very special Christmas Come and Sing workshop at the newly refurbished Victorian Theatre at Alexandra Palace!
Wed 12 Dec 2018
- 08:00Maida Vale Studios
A rare opportunity to join the BBC Singers as they sing live for Petroc Trelawny for the BBC Radio 3 Breakfast programme.
Sat 15 Dec 2018
- 19:30
John Rutter and Bob Chilcott conduct the BBC Singers and BBC Concert Orchestra in a programme of Christmas carols.
Sun 16 Dec 2018
- 15:00Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden
John Rutter and Bob Chilcott conduct the BBC Singers in a programme of Christmas carols.
Mon 17 Dec 2018
- 14:00Maida Vale Studios
The BBC Singers perform the six shortlisted finalists in this year’s BBC Radio 3 Carol Competition.
Sat 22 Dec 2018
- 14:00St Luke's Church, Chelsea
The BBC Singers perform JS Bach's festive masterpiece, the Christmas Oratorio.
The BBC Singers perform JS Bach's festive masterpiece, the Christmas Oratorio.
Also part ofA Very Choral Christmas
