Although less frequently performed that some of his other symphonies, Beethoven’s Second Symphony is a snapshot of Beethoven at his most humorous. Unpredictability and playfulness tally with a bold explosion of joy in this vividly contrasting symphony.

The ever-popular Martyn Brabbins returns to BBC NOW this May as we travel to St Davids for the annual Cathedral Festival.

Following the success of the release of their fifth studio album Mynd A’r Tŷ am Dro and a sold-out tour, Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog’s stunningly beautiful music will be performed with the Orchestra in a career spanning concert arranged and conducted by John Qu

Dazzling woodwinds tarry with bustling strings, folk-like melodies weave with vibrant dance and climactic rushes make way to stately grandeur in Tchaikovsky’s charmingly wintery First Symphony, oozing his trademark symphonic craftsmanship from the off.

Dazzling woodwinds tarry with bustling strings, folk-like melodies weave with vibrant dance and climactic rushes make way to stately grandeur in Tchaikovsky’s charmingly wintery First Symphony, oozing his trademark symphonic craftsmanship from the off.

A musical celebration of BBC Bangor’s 90th anniversary, featuring some of the most popular songs of the period performed by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and our special guest musicians!

Finland meets the French Horns as we travel to Aberystwyth and Bangor this November as French Horn superstar Ben Goldscheider joins us on the road for two concertos, those of Huw Watkins and Mozart.

Finland meets the French Horns as we travel to Aberystwyth this November as French Horn superstar Ben Goldscheider joins us on the road for two concertos, those of Huw Watkins and Mozart.

Under the baton of British conductor Chloe Rooke, we’ll be joined by acclaimed violinist Tobias Feldman for a programme of Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Schubert.

Join BBC National Chorus of Wales and their Artistic Director, Adrian Partington, in St Davids this October as they perform this gentle and deeply personal Requiem in the idyllic setting of St Davids Cathedral

BBC NOW audience favourite Nil Venditti takes to the podium in Newport this September with a programme of popular classics.

BBC NOW audience favourite Nil Venditti takes to the podium in Newtown this September with a programme featuring the ingenuity of Dvořák, but opening with Barry-born Grace Williams’ Hen Walia

Based on folk tunes and featuring the lullaby Huna Blentyn at its heart, Welsh composer Grace Williams’ Hen Walia kicks off our performance at this years North Wales International Music Festival.