BBC Symphony Orchestra at the Proms
BBC Symphony Orchestra at the Proms Calendar
By Year
Fri 18 Jul 2014
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Sir Andrew Davis conducts the First Night of the Proms
Sir Andrew Davis conducts the First Night of the Proms
Programme
- The Kingdom
Performers
- Erin WallBlessed Virgin
- Catherine Wyn-RogersMary Magdalene
- Andrew StaplesSt John
- Christopher PurvesSt Peter
- Sir Andrew Davisconductor
Composers
Wed 23 Jul 2014
- 18:30Royal Albert Hall
Jiří Bělohlávek conducts the BBC SO, soprano Sarah Connolly and violinist Isabelle Faust
Jiří Bělohlávek conducts the BBC SO, soprano Sarah Connolly and violinist Isabelle Faust
Programme
- GnosisBBC commission: world premiere
- Violin Concerto No. 2
- Symphony No. 10 in E minor
Performers
- Jiří Bělohlávekconductor
- Michael Coxalto-flute
- Sarah Connollymezzo-soprano
- Isabelle Faustviolin
Also part ofBBC Orchestras and Singers at the Proms
Mon 28 Jul 2014
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Mythical love meets Classical elegance in a concert from the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Mythical love meets Classical elegance in a concert from the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Programme
- Gaia Theory
- Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major
- Daphnis and Chloe
Performers
- Ingrid Fliterpiano
- Josep Ponsconductor
Also part ofBBC Orchestras and Singers at the Proms
Fri 1 Aug 2014
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Continuing our commemoration of the centenary since the outbreak of the First World War
Continuing our commemoration of the centenary since the outbreak of the First World War
Programme
- War Elegy
- The Singing
- Symphony No. 1 in B flat minor
Performers
- James Crabbaccordion
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
Composers
Also part ofBBC Orchestras and Singers at the Proms
Thu 7 Aug 2014
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Sakari Oramo conducts the BBC SC & BBC Singers in one of the great 20th-century showpieces
Sakari Oramo conducts the BBC SC & BBC Singers in one of the great 20th-century showpieces
Programme
- Egmont - overture
- Electric PreludesUK premiere
- Oedipus rex
Performers
- Francesco D'Orazioelectric violin
- Allan ClaytonOedipus
- Hilary SummersJocasta
- Juha UusitaloCreon
- Brindley SherrattTiresias
- Duncan RockMessenger
- Samuel BodenShepherd
- Rory Kinnearnarrator
- BBC Singersmen's voices
- BBC Symphony Chorusmen's voices
- Sakari Oramoconductor
Wed 13 Aug 2014
- 18:30Royal Albert Hall
Janine Jansen joins Sakari Oramo and the BBC Symphony Orchestra for this all-English Prom
Janine Jansen joins Sakari Oramo and the BBC Symphony Orchestra for this all-English Prom
Programme
- The Wasps – overture
- Symphony No. 1
- The Lark Ascending
- Job: A Masque for Dancing
Performers
- Janine Jansenviolin
- Sakari Oramoconductor
Composers
Also part ofBBC Orchestras and Singers at the Proms
Mon 18 Aug 2014
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
An all-Russian programme from the BBC Symphony Orchestra
An all-Russian programme from the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Programme
- Scherzo fantastique
- The Bells
- Violin Concerto in D major
- Overture '1812'
Performers
- Baiba Skrideviolin
- Ľuba Orgonášovásoprano
- Stuart Skeltontenor
- Mikhail Petrenkobaritone
- Edward Gardnerconductor
Also part ofBBC Orchestras and Singers at the Proms
Sat 23 Aug 2014
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Ice-maidens, pirates and princesses form the cast of this fairy-tale concert
Ice-maidens, pirates and princesses form the cast of this fairy-tale concert
Programme
- Mother Goose (ballet)
- Voice verserUK premiere
- Songs of a Fairy Princess
- Scheherazade
Performers
- Anu Komsisoprano
- Sakari Oramoconductor
Also part ofBBC Orchestras and Singers at the Proms
Sun 31 Aug 2014
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
The ferociously powerful retelling of the Greek revenge myth
The ferociously powerful retelling of the Greek revenge myth
Programme
- ElektraSung in German
Performers
- Christine GoerkeElectra
- Gun-Brit BarkminChrysothemis
- Dame Felicity PalmerClytemnestra
- Robert KünzliAegisthus
- Johan ReuterOrestes
- Katarina Bradić1st Maid
- Zoryana Kushpler2nd Maid
- Hanna Hipp3rd Maid
- Marie-Eve Munger4th Maid
- Iris Kupke5th Maid
- Miranda KeysOverseer
- Ivan TuršićYoung Servant
- Jongmin ParkOrestes' Tutor
- Semyon Bychkovconductor
Composers
Thu 4 Sep 2014
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Marin Alsop joins the BBC SO for Mahler’s colourful and programmatic First Symphony
Marin Alsop joins the BBC SO for Mahler’s colourful and programmatic First Symphony
Programme
- Short Ride in a Fast Machine
- Saxophone Concerto
- Symphony No. 1 in D major
Performers
- Timothy McAllisteralto saxophone
- Marin Alsopconductor
Composers
Also part ofBBC Orchestras and Singers at the Proms
Wed 10 Sep 2014
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
An evening of 20th-century English music that looks beyond pastoral stereotypes.
An evening of 20th-century English music that looks beyond pastoral stereotypes.
Programme
- Fantasia on 'Greensleeves'
- Exody
- Viola Concerto
- Symphony No. 4 in F minor
Performers
- Lise Berthaudviola
- Andrew Littonconductor
Also part ofBBC Orchestras and Singers at the Proms
Sat 13 Sep 2014
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Sakari Oramo directs his first Last Night of the Proms
Sakari Oramo directs his first Last Night of the Proms
Programme
- VelocityBBC commission: world premiere
- Overture 'Peterloo'new choral version with lyrics by Sir Tim Rice: world premier
- Façade
- Poème
- Song for Athene
- Taillefer
- Gayane – Sabre Dance
- Tzigane
- Show Boat
- Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho (arr. R. Williams)
- Mary Poppins
- Plymouth Hoe
- Rule, Britannia! (arr. Sargent)
- Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D major, ‘Land of Hope and Glory’
- The National Anthem (arr. Britten)
Performers
- Janine Jansenviolin
- Elizabeth Wattssoprano
- John Daszaktenor
- Roderick Williamsbaritone
- Sakari Oramoconductor
