BBC SSO 2014-15 Season
BBC SSO 2014-15 Season Calendar
By Year
Wed 18 Jun 2014
- 15:15City Halls
A chance to eavesdrop as the BBC SSO rehearse two major Russian works.
A chance to eavesdrop as the BBC SSO rehearse two major Russian works.
Programme
- Symphony No 14
- Symphony No. 6 in B minor, ‘Pathétique’
Performers
- Sergei Leiferkusbaritone
- Joan Rodgerssoprano
- Thomas Dausgaardconductor
Sun 22 Jun 2014
- 19:30The Pickaquoy Centre
Ben Gernon conducts works by Vaughan Williams, Sibelius & Walton.
Ben Gernon conducts works by Vaughan Williams, Sibelius & Walton.
Programme
- The Wasps – overture
- Violin Concerto
- Belshazzar’s Feast
Performers
- Ben Gernonconductor
- Jennifer Pikeviolin
- Sergei Leiferkusbaritone
- Denise Stoutchorus director
Also part ofSt Magnus International Festival
Tue 24 Jun 2014
- 20:00The Pickaquoy Centre
Thomas Dausgaard conducts works by Nielsen, Strauss & Tchaikovsky.
Thomas Dausgaard conducts works by Nielsen, Strauss & Tchaikovsky.
Programme
- Rhapsodic Overture 'A Imaginary Journey to the Faroes', FS123
- Oboe Concerto in D major
- Symphony No. 6 in B minor, ‘Pathétique’
Performers
- Nicholas Danieloboe
- Thomas Dausgaardconductor
Also part ofSt Magnus International Festival
Wed 25 Jun 2014
- 19:30St Magnus Cathedral
Thomas Dausgaard conducts works by Ives, Ravel & Shostakovich.
Thomas Dausgaard conducts works by Ives, Ravel & Shostakovich.
Programme
- The Unanswered Question
- Le tombeau de Couperin
- Symphony No 14
Performers
- Sergei Leiferkusbaritone
- Joan Rodgerssoprano
- Thomas Dausgaardconductor
Also part ofSt Magnus International Festival
Sat 26 Jul 2014
- 18:30Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
RSNO and BBC SSO featuring Nicola Benedetti.
RSNO and BBC SSO featuring Nicola Benedetti.
Programme
- Fanfare – Let Glasgow Flourish
- The PlanetsJupiter
- Scottish Fantasy(excerpt)
- Fanfare for the Common Man
- Overture 'Land of the Mountain and the Flood', Op 3
- An Orkney Wedding, with Sunrise
Performers
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
- Nicola Benedettiviolin
Sat 20 Sep 2014
- 19:00St Mary's Church, Haddington
Soprano Christine Brewer and the BBC SSO perform at the Lammermuir Festival.
Soprano Christine Brewer and the BBC SSO perform at the Lammermuir Festival.
Programme
- Siegfried Idyll
- Four Last Songs
- ‘Enigma’ Variations
Performers
- Christine Brewersoprano
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
Thu 25 Sep 2014
- 19:30City Halls
Donald Runnicles conducts Shostakovich’s Tenth Symphony.
Donald Runnicles conducts Shostakovich’s Tenth Symphony.
Programme
- A Night on the Bare Mountain (orch. Rimsky-Korsakov)
- Concerto for Piano in F sharp minor, Op 20
- Symphony No. 10 in E minor
Performers
- Barry Douglaspiano
- Donald Runniclesconductor
Also part ofPiano Concertos
Fri 26 Sep 2014
- Music Hall, Aberdeen
Donald Runnicles conducts Shostakovich Symphony No.10.
Donald Runnicles conducts Shostakovich Symphony No.10.
Programme
- A Night on the Bare Mountain (orch. Rimsky-Korsakov)
- Concerto for Piano in F sharp minor, Op 20
- Symphony No. 10 in E minor
Performers
- Barry Douglaspiano
- Donald Runniclesconductor
Sun 28 Sep 2014
- Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Donald Runnicles conducts Shostakovich Symphony No.10.
Donald Runnicles conducts Shostakovich Symphony No.10.
Programme
- A Night on the Bare Mountain (orch. Rimsky-Korsakov)
- Concerto for Piano in F sharp minor, Op 20
- Symphony No. 10 in E minor
Performers
- Barry Douglaspiano
- Donald Runniclesconductor
Sat 4 Oct 2014
- 20:00City Halls
Ilan Volkov conducts new works by Icelandic composers.
Ilan Volkov conducts new works by Icelandic composers.
Programme
- Sporgýla(World Premiere)
- Aeriality(UK Premiere)
- "on Matter and Materiality" for cello and orchestra(World Premiere)
- His Master’s Voice(World Premiere)
- As heard across a room(World Premiere)
- bd(UK Premiere)
Performers
- Ilan Volkovconductor
- Séverine Balloncello
Thu 9 Oct 2014
- City Halls
Thomas Dausgaard conducts Dvořák’s ‘New World’ Symphony.
Thomas Dausgaard conducts Dvořák’s ‘New World’ Symphony.
Programme
- Overture 'Helios'
- Violin Concerto
- Symphony No. 9 in E minor, ‘From the New World’
Performers
- Pekka Kuusistoviolin
- Thomas Dausgaardconductor
Thu 23 Oct 2014
- City Halls
Donald Runnicles conducts Alban Berg’s opera Wozzeck.
Donald Runnicles conducts Alban Berg’s opera Wozzeck.
Programme
- WozzeckSemi-staged performance. Sung in German with English supertitles.
Performers
- Thomas MayerWozzeck (please note change to originally advertised artist)
- Tom RandleCaptain
- Michael PflummAndres
- Elena ZhidkovaMarie
- Jennifer JohnstonMargret
- Nathan BergDoctor
- Thomas BlondelleDrum Major
- Andrew GreenanFirst Apprentice
- James ClevertonSecond Apprentice
- Peter Van HulleIdiot
- BBC Singerschoir
- Donald Runniclesconductor
- Kenneth Richardsondirector
Composers
Also part ofBBC Singers 2014-15 Season
Thu 30 Oct 2014
- 14:00City Halls
Ainars Rubikis conducts works by Pēteris Vasks, Nino Rota and Sibelius.
Ainars Rubikis conducts works by Pēteris Vasks, Nino Rota and Sibelius.
Programme
- Credo
- Cello Concerto No.2
- Symphony No. 5 in E flat major
Performers
- Ainars Rubikisconductor
Composers
Also part ofAfternoon Performances
Fri 31 Oct 2014
- 19:30Town Hall, Ayr
Ainars Rubikis conducts works by Grieg, Nino Rota, Busoni and Sibelius.
Ainars Rubikis conducts works by Grieg, Nino Rota, Busoni and Sibelius.
Programme
- Overture 'In Autumn', Op 11(c.11’)
- Cello Concerto No.2(c.25’)
- Berceuse élégiaque(c.9’)
- Symphony No. 5 in E flat major(c.31’)
Performers
- Ainars Rubikisconductor
Thu 6 Nov 2014
- City Halls
Markus Stenz conducts John Adams's Absolute Jest.
Markus Stenz conducts John Adams's Absolute Jest.
Programme
- Suite No.1 from Les Indes Galantes
- Absolute Jest for string quartet and orchestra
- Les élémens – Le cahos
- Symphony No. 2 in D major
Performers
- Markus Stenzconductor
Fri 7 Nov 2014
- 19:30Perth Concert Hall
Conductor Markus Stenz and the Doric String Quartet join the BBC SSO in Perth.
Conductor Markus Stenz and the Doric String Quartet join the BBC SSO in Perth.
Programme
- Suite No.1 from Les Indes Galantesarr. Dukas (c.15’)
- Absolute Jest for string quartet and orchestra(c.22’)
- Les élémens – Le cahos(c.6’)
- Symphony No. 2 in D major(c.35’)
Performers
- Markus Stenzconductor
Thu 13 Nov 2014
- City Halls
The Runnicles Birthday Concert: Beethoven’s Ninth
The Runnicles Birthday Concert: Beethoven’s Ninth
Programme
- Sinfonia concertante in E flat major
- Symphony No. 9 in D minor, ‘Choral’
Performers
- Laura Samuelviolin
- Scott Dickinsonviola
- Angela Meadesoprano
- Elizabeth Bishopmezzo-soprano
- Stuart Skeltontenor
- Marko Mimicabaritone
- Christopher Bellchorus master
- Donald Runniclesconductor
Fri 14 Nov 2014
- Music Hall, Aberdeen
The Runnicles Birthday Concert Beethoven’s Ninth
The Runnicles Birthday Concert Beethoven’s Ninth
Programme
- Sinfonia concertante in E flat major
- Symphony No. 9 in D minor, ‘Choral’
Performers
- Laura Samuelviolin
- Scott Dickinsonviola
- Angela Meadesoprano
- Elizabeth Bishopmezzo-soprano
- Stuart Skeltontenor
- Marko Mimicabass-baritone
- Christopher Bellchorus master
- Donald Runniclesconductor
Sun 16 Nov 2014
- Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Donald Runnicles conducts Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
Donald Runnicles conducts Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
Programme
- Sinfonia concertante in E flat major
- Symphony No. 9 in D minor, ‘Choral’
Performers
- Laura Samuelviolin
- Scott Dickinsonviola
- Angela Meadesoprano
- Elizabeth Bishoptenor
- Stuart Skeltontenor
- Marko Mimicabass-baritone
- Christopher Bellchorus master
- Donald Runniclesconductor
Thu 20 Nov 2014
- City Halls
Martyn Brabbins conducts Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony.
Martyn Brabbins conducts Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony.
Programme
- En saga
- Piano Concerto No. 3
- Symphony No. 5 in D minor
Performers
- Peter Donohoepiano
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
Also part ofPiano Concertos
Sat 29 Nov 2014
- 15:00Huddersfield Town Hall
The BBC SSO performs works by Scottish composer James Dillon.
The BBC SSO performs works by Scottish composer James Dillon.
Programme
- L’absència (2013)UK Premiere
- PhysisWorld Premiere
- Piano Concerto 'Andromeda'
Performers
- Noriko Kawaipiano
- Steven Schickconductor
Composers
Thu 4 Dec 2014
- City Halls
Matthias Pintscher conducts Berlioz’s ‘Symphonie Fantastique’.
Matthias Pintscher conducts Berlioz’s ‘Symphonie Fantastique’.
Programme
- Pelleas and Melisande – suite
- Piano Concerto No. 5 in F major, ‘Egyptian’
- Symphonie fantastique
Performers
- Javier Perianespiano
- Matthias Pintscherconductor
Also part ofPiano Concertos
Mon 8 Dec 2014
- 19:30City Halls
Jack Liebeck plays Bruch in this Monday Night Live Concert.
Jack Liebeck plays Bruch in this Monday Night Live Concert.
Programme
- Overture ‘Coriolan’(c.8')
- Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor(c.27')
- Konzertstück for violin and orchestra in F# minor, Op.84(c.19’)
- Fantasy-Overture ‘Romeo and Juliet’(c.20’)
Performers
- Jack Liebeckviolin
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
Thu 18 Dec 2014
- 19:30Town Hall, Ayr
The BBC SSO’s annual Christmas Classics concert at Ayr Town Hall.
Fri 19 Dec 2014
Tue 30 Dec 2014
- 22:00Xinghai Concert Hall
The BBC SSO perform in Xinghai Concert Hall, China.
The BBC SSO perform in Xinghai Concert Hall, China.
Programme
- Overture ‘The Hebrides’ (‘Fingal’s Cave’)
- Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, ‘Emperor’
- Symphony No. 5 in D major
Performers
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
- Denis Kozhukhinpiano
Also part ofTour of China 2014-2015
Wed 31 Dec 2014
- 19:00Shenzhen Concert Hall
The BBC SSO perform in Shenzhen Concert Hall, China.
The BBC SSO perform in Shenzhen Concert Hall, China.
Programme
- Four Sea Interludes from ‘Peter Grimes’
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor
- Symphony No. 5 in D major
Performers
- Denis Kozhukhinpiano
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
Also part ofTour of China 2014-2015
