BBC SO 2013-14 Season
BBC SO 2013-14 Season Calendar
By Year
Wed 8 Jan 2014
- Barbican, London
An exhilarating menu of Beethoven, Schumann and Colin Matthews.
An exhilarating menu of Beethoven, Schumann and Colin Matthews.
Programme
- Konzertstück for Four Horns in F major, Op 86
- Traces Remain
- Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, ‘Eroica’
Performers
- Sakari Oramoconductor
- Horn players of the BBC SOMartin Owen, Michael Murray, Andrew Antcliff and Nicholas Hougham
- St Giles' Cripplegate, London
Part-songs by Robert Schumann
Part-songs by Robert Schumann
Programme
- Nord oder Süd
- Gute Nacht
- 5 Songs, Op 104
- Three Choruses for Mixed Choir
- Selig sind, die da Leid tragen
- Und ich hörete eine Stimme vom Himmel
- Siehe, um Trist war mir sehr bange
- Fête galante (opera version)
- We watched her breathing through the night
Performers
- Paul Broughconductor
Thu 16 Jan 2014
- Barbican, London
Semyon Bychkov presents two utterly contrasting works by Martinů and Shostakovich.
Semyon Bychkov presents two utterly contrasting works by Martinů and Shostakovich.
Programme
- Concerto for Two Pianos
- Symphony No 7 in C major, 'Leningrad'
Performers
- Semyon Bychkovconductor
Composers
Wed 22 Jan 2014
- Barbican, London
Ilan Volkov conducts Beethoven
Ilan Volkov conducts Beethoven
Programme
- Mégalithes
- Piano Concerto
- cummings ist der Dichter
- Symphony No. 7 in A major
Performers
- Ilan Volkovconductor
Also part ofBBC Singers 2013-14 Season
Fri 24 Jan 2014
- Barbican, London
Contemporary composer Max Richter premieres his 2001 debut album Memoryhouse.
Contemporary composer Max Richter premieres his 2001 debut album Memoryhouse.
Wed 29 Jan 2014
- Barbican, London
Lionel Bringuier conducts Beethoven, Ravel, Pesson and Dalbavie
Lionel Bringuier conducts Beethoven, Ravel, Pesson and Dalbavie
Programme
- Symphony No. 4 in B flat major
- Ravel à son âme
- Flute Concerto
- Boléro
Performers
- Lionel Bringuierconductor
Sat 15 Feb 2014
- Barbican, London
Characterful chamber music by Scottish-American composer Thea Musgrave.
Characterful chamber music by Scottish-American composer Thea Musgrave.
Programme
- Chamber Concerto No. 2
- Pierrot
- From Spring to Spring
- Impromptu No. 1
- Cantilena
Performers
- Musicians from the Guildhall School of Music & Dramaensemble
- Taylor Irelanflute
- Jemma Freestoneflute
- Rebecca Millardoboe
- Karla Powelloboe
- Isabel Thompsonclarinet
- Ausias Garrigos Morantclarinet
- Yolanda Brunoviolin
- Moira Betteviola
- Peteris Sokolovskiscello
- Siwan Rhyspiano
- Mariko Northpiano
- Sam Wilsonpercussion
Composers
Also part ofTotal Immersion: Thea Musgrave - Barbican, London
Thea Musgrave in conversation with Tom Service.
Also part ofTotal Immersion: Thea Musgrave - Barbican, London
Tom Service introduces the music of Thea Musgrave.
Also part ofTotal Immersion: Thea Musgrave - St Giles' Cripplegate, London
Choral music by Thea Musgrave
Choral music by Thea Musgrave
Programme
- Rorate coeli
- Memento creatoris
- On the Underground, Set 1 'On Gratitude, Love and Madness'
- Ithaca
- Midnight
- On the Underground, Set 3 'A Medieval Summer'
Performers
- Paul Broughconductor
Composers
- Barbican, London
Celebrating the 85th birthday of a remarkable composer.
Celebrating the 85th birthday of a remarkable composer.
Programme
- The Seasons
- Horn Concerto
- Songs for a Winter's Evening
- Turbulent Landscapes
Performers
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
- Martin Owenhorn
- Lisa Milnesoprano
Composers
Also part ofTotal Immersion: Thea Musgrave
Sat 22 Feb 2014
- Barbican, London
Fabien Gabel conducts Beethoven, Debussy and Chausson.
Fabien Gabel conducts Beethoven, Debussy and Chausson.
Programme
- Soir de fête, Op 32
- Concerto for Two Pianos
- Nocturnes
- Symphony No 8 in F major
Performers
- Fabien Gabelconductor
- Varduhi Yeritsyanpiano
Also part ofBBC Singers 2013-14 Season
Fri 28 Feb 2014
- Barbican, London
Maxim Vengerov
Maxim Vengerov
Programme
- Concerto for violin, cello and piano in C major, 'Triple Concerto'
- Scheherazade
Performers
- Maxim Vengerovconductor / violin
- Antônio Menesescello
- Igor Levitpiano
Sun 2 Mar 2014
Sat 8 Mar 2014
- Barbican, London
A free performance of a new piece inspired by Villa-Lobos.
Also part ofGet Involved - Barbican, London
Total Immersion: Villa-Lobos
Total Immersion: Villa-Lobos
Programme
- Uirapuru
- Descobrimento do Brasil – Primeira missa no Brasil
- Bachianas Brasileiras No 5
- Chôros No. 8, for two pianos and orchestra
- Symphony No. 9
- Chôros No. 10 'Rasga o coração'
Performers
- Sakari Oramoconductor
- Anu Komsisoprano
- Kathryn StottPiano
- Martin RoscoePiano
Composers
Also part ofBBC Symphony Chorus - Barbican, London
Film about the claiming of Brazil for Portugal in 1500.
- Milton Court
Music for small ensembles by Brazilian composer Villa-Lobos.
Music for small ensembles by Brazilian composer Villa-Lobos.
Programme
- Quinteto em forma de chôros
- Assobio a Jato
- Cançao do marinheiro
- Lundù da Marqueza de Santos
- Cantinela
- Amor y perfidia
- Pudor
- Perversidade
- Quinteto Instrumental
Performers
- Musicians from the Guildhall School of Music & Dramaensemble
- Lorena Paz Nietosoprano
- Rebecca Carsonflute
- Rebecca Griffithsflute
- Jessica Kabiratflute
- Grace Warrenoboe
- Rebekah Carpioclarinet
- Yolanda Brunoviolin
- Moira Betteviola
- Toby Whitecello
- Yoanna Prodanovacello
- Molly Flanaganhorn
- Zuzanna Olbrysharp
- Kaoru Wadapiano
Composers
- Barbican, London
An Introduction to the music of Villa-Lobos by Simon Wright.
- Milton Court
Stunning choral music by Villa-Lobos.
Stunning choral music by Villa-Lobos.
Programme
- Duas Lendas Amerindias em Nheengatu
- As Costureiras
- Ave Maria (1938)
- Ave Maria (1948)
- Etude No. 1 des arpeges
- Etude No. 4 des accords repetes
- Pater Noster
- Ave Verum
- Panis Angelicus
- O Salutaris Hostia
- Etude No. 7
- Etude No. 8
- Etude No. 10
- Bendita Sabedoria
- Praesepe
- Etude No. 11
- Etude No. 12
- Bachianas brasileiras No. 9
Performers
- Celso Antunesconductor
- Sean Shibeguitar
Composers
Also part ofBBC Singers 2013-14 Season
Wed 19 Mar 2014
- Barbican, London
Messiaen Éclairs sur l’Au-delà …
Messiaen Éclairs sur l’Au-delà …
Programme
- Sinfonia concertante in E flat major
- Éclairs sur l'Au-delà...
Performers
- Thierry Fischerconductor
- Antoine Tamestitviola
- Veronika Eberleviolin
Composers
Fri 21 Mar 2014
- BBC Maida Vale Studios, London
Ravel and Panisello
Ravel and Panisello
Programme
- Piano Concerto in G major
- Cinq melodies populaires grecques
- Cuadernos para orchestra
Performers
- BBC Symphony Orchestraorchestra
- Jean Deroyerconductor
- Louis Schwizgebelpiano
- Robin Tritschlertenor
Composers
Also part ofBe in the Audience
Wed 26 Mar 2014
- St Giles' Cripplegate, London
A chance to hear little-known choral repertoire
A chance to hear little-known choral repertoire
Programme
- Two Russian Folksong Arrangements op 104
- 3 Choruses from Tolstoy's Tsar Fyodor Ioannovich
- All Night Vigil (Vespers) – ‘Bogoroditse Devo’
- Song of the Brigands
- The Last Cry of the Garmoshka from Sokrovennï razgovorï
- Cherubic Hymn
- Gladsome light
- Evening Bells
- Little Lark
- Our Father
- A Mercy of Peace
- Gladsome light
Performers
- Stephen Cleoburyconductor
Sun 6 Apr 2014
- Barbican, London
A study afternoon on Elgar's oratorios
- Barbican, London
Sir Andrew Davis conducts The Elgar's Dream of Gerontius
Sir Andrew Davis conducts The Elgar's Dream of Gerontius
Sat 12 Apr 2014
- City of London School for Girls, London
An afternoon workshop singing excerpts from Elgar oratorios.
- Barbican, London
Elgar's oratorio The Apostles.
Elgar's oratorio The Apostles.
Programme
- The Apostles
Performers
- Sir Andrew Davisconductor
- Nicole CabellBlessed Virgin/Angel Gabriel
- Sarah ConnollyMary Magdalene
- Paul GrovesSt John/Narrator
- Brindley SherrattJudas
- Gerald FinleySt Peter
- Jacques ImbrailoJesus
Composers
Sat 3 May 2014
- Barbican, London
Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune and Elgar’s famous Enigma Variations.
Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune and Elgar’s famous Enigma Variations.
Programme
- Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune
- AufgangUK Premiere
- Rugby
- ‘Enigma’ Variations
Performers
- Sakari Oramoconductor
- Renaud CapuçonViolin
Fri 9 May 2014
- 18:00St Giles' Cripplegate, London
A bird's-eye-view of this seldom-heard music
A bird's-eye-view of this seldom-heard music
Programme
- Cantemus
- Norveg lanyok
- Three Hungarian Folksongs
- Cinq Choeurs
- Audi Filia
- Assumpta est Maria
- Nonsense Madrigals – No. 3: The Alphabet
- Nonsense Madrigals – No. 2: Cuckoo in the Pear Tree
- Three partsongs for women’s voices
- Este (Evening), for soprano and chorus
Performers
- James Morganconductor
- Barbican, London
Dukas's The Sorcerer's Apprentice and Bartók's celebration of the symphony orchestra.
Dukas's The Sorcerer's Apprentice and Bartók's celebration of the symphony orchestra.
Programme
- The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
- Let FlyBBC Commission: UK Premiere
- Concerto for Orchestra
Performers
- Sakari Oramoconductor
- Gil ShahamViolin
Composers
Fri 16 May 2014
- Barbican, London
Sir Harrison Birtwistle’s iconic opera Gawain.
Sir Harrison Birtwistle’s iconic opera Gawain.
Programme
- Gawain
Performers
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
- Christian Baldiniassistant conductor
- John Lloyd Daviesdirector
- Leigh MelroseGawain
- John TomlinsonThe Green Knight
- Laura AikinMorgan Le Fay
- Jennifer JohnstonLady de Hautdesert
- Jeffrey Lloyd-RobertsKing Arthur
- John Graham HallThe Fool
- Rachel NichollsGuinevere
- William TowersBishop Baldwin
- Ivan LudlowAgravain
Composers
Sat 24 May 2014
- Barbican, London
An evening of Gallic delights featuring Poulenc and Fauré.
An evening of Gallic delights featuring Poulenc and Fauré.
Programme
- Requiem
- Les mamelles de Tirésias
Performers
- Ludovic Morlotconductor
- Kenneth Richardsondirector
- Hélène GuilmetteThérèse
- Jean-François LapointeHusband
- Vitali RozynkoPoliceman/Theatre Director
- Thomas MorrisJournalist from Paris
- Ivan LudlowPresto
- Jean-Paul FouchécourtLacouf
- Pierrick BoisseauThe Son
- Rebecca LodgeNewspaper-Seller
Composers
Also part ofBBC Symphony Chorus
Sun 25 May 2014
- Barbican, London
An afternoon exploring the music of Sir Harrison Birtwistle.
Sat 28 Jun 2014
- 19:30Snape Maltings Concert Hall
The BBC Symphony Orchestra perform at the 67th Aldeburgh Festival.
The BBC Symphony Orchestra perform at the 67th Aldeburgh Festival.
Programme
- Un sourire
- Le Désenchantement du mondeUK Premiere
- Concerto for Violin 'Pilgrimage of the Soul'
- Symphony No. 7 in C major
Performers
- Thomas Zehetmairviolin
- Sakari Oramoconductor
