Join us in Newport and Cardiff this summer for our special lunchtime concerts presented by BBC NOW leader, Lesley Hatfield, kicking off with Haydn’s Sturm und Drang masterpiece, his Symphony No. 64.

Join us in Newport and Cardiff this summer for our special lunchtime concerts presented by BBC NOW leader, Lesley Hatfield, kicking off with Haydn’s Sturm und Drang masterpiece, his Symphony No. 64.

If historically serenades were intended as music for entertainment, then Brahms has most definitely excelled in his Serenade No. 2.

This summer, enjoy a magical afternoon of live music that will stir your soul and fill your heart with joy!

There’s been a long history of composers writing musical gifts for the women they loved, and tonight’s Season Closing Concert features two of the finest.

There’s been a long history of composers writing musical gifts for the women they loved, and tonight’s Season Closing Concert features two of the finest.

Busy whispers and buzzing excitement lead to gargantuan climaxes in Mozart’s ever-popular overture to the opera Le nozze di Figaro. Witty, scampering and joyful throughout, it’s the perfect opener to any concert.

Welsh Euphonium sensation David Childs steps into the solo spot for the world premiere of Sir James MacMillan’s new concerto Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock.

Welsh Euphonium sensation David Childs steps into the solo spot for the world premiere of Sir James MacMillan’s new concerto Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock, and the folk music of England provides the scene for Vaughan Williams’ In the Fen Country.

Regarded by Beethoven as his greatest work, his Missa Solemnis is surely a ‘bucket list’ piece to experience and marvel at for all music lovers.

Regarded by Beethoven as his greatest work, his Missa Solemnis is surely a ‘bucket list’ piece to experience and marvel at for all music lovers.

A monumental work of tremendous power and passion, Brahms’ last and probably greatest symphony, his fourth, exudes immense beauty, grandeur and emotion.

A monumental work of tremendous power and passion, Brahms’ last and probably greatest symphony, his fourth, exudes immense beauty, grandeur and emotion.

Discover the latest in composition in Wales this spring as composers deserving of wider exposure have the opportunity to work with conductor Jac van Steen and hear it come to life with BBC NOW.

Discover the latest in composition in Wales this spring as composers deserving of wider exposure have the opportunity to work with conductor Jac van Steen and Composer-in-Association Gavin Higgins on their latest orchestral composition.

Discover the latest in composition in Wales this spring as composers deserving of wider exposure have the opportunity to work with conductor Jac van Steen and Composer-in-Association Gavin Higgins on their latest orchestral composition.

Discover the latest in composition in Wales this spring as composers deserving of wider exposure have the opportunity to work with conductor Jac van Steen and Composer-in-Association Gavin Higgins on their latest orchestral composition.

Discover the latest in composition in Wales this spring as composers deserving of wider exposure have the opportunity to work with conductor Jac van Steen and Composer-in-Association Gavin Higgins on their latest orchestral composition.

Rachmaninov’s Third Symphony – striking climaxes give way to soulful solos, forceful marches to thunderous celebration, all based on one musical motif skilfully transformed and developed throughout.

Rachmaninov’s Third Symphony – striking climaxes give way to soulful solos, forceful marches to thunderous celebration, all based on one musical motif skilfully transformed and developed throughout.

2025 sees the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s death, so in celebration of his life we take his firecracker Ninth Symphony on the road to Aberystwyth and Bangor this March.

2025 sees the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s death, so in celebration of his life we take his firecracker Ninth Symphony on the road to Aberystwyth and Bangor this March.

In celebration of the 100th birthday of Pierre Boulez, conductor Daniel Cohen joins BBC NOW for an evening of 20th Century gems, kicking off with Boulez’s own Livres pour cordes.

In celebration of the 100th birthday of Pierre Boulez, conductor Daniel Cohen joins BBC NOW for an evening of 20th Century gems, kicking off with Boulez’s own Livres pour cordes.

We continue our Grace series showcasing Welsh talent and women in music this spring with works by Cecilia Darmström, Ninfea Cruttwell-Reade and Grace Williams, all under the baton of Emilia Hoving.

Dark drama contrasts outright giddiness in Shostakovich’s Sixth Symphony, demonstrating kaleidoscopic variation at its most vivid.

Dark drama contrasts outright giddiness in Shostakovich’s Sixth Symphony, demonstrating kaleidoscopic variation at its most vivid.

Opera superstar Danielle de Niese makes her debut with BBC NOW as Elle in a semi-staged performance of Poulenc’s powerful one act opera, La voix humaine.

Opera superstar Danielle de Niese makes her debut with BBC NOW as Elle in a semi-staged performance of Poulenc’s powerful one act opera, La voix humaine.

Gareth Malone will be conducting a unique performance of Handel’s Messiah at the world-famous Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff.

Start your musical journey this January with Janáček’s immensely popular tragicomedy The Cunning Little Vixen.

Start your musical journey this January with Janáček’s immensely popular tragicomedy The Cunning Little Vixen.

BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales perform Debussy's Nocturnes under the baton of Gergely Madaras.

Christmas Carols in cosy jumpers, children joyfully singing and uplifting brass and percussion. What more could you need to get you in the Christmas spirit?

Our ever-popular Christmas Celebrations are back!

Our ever-popular Christmas Celebrations are back!

Christmas Carols in cosy jumpers, children joyfully singing, readings by your favourite BBC Wales presenters and uplifting brass and percussion. What more could you need to get you in the Christmas spirit?

Start your Christmas this year with one of the best-known and most-loved choral works in Western music, Handel’s Messiah.

Start your Christmas this year with one of the best-known and most-loved choral works in Western music, Handel’s Messiah.

Meditative melodies contrast with energetic themes and hymn-like tunes meld with soaring lyricism in Charles Ives' encapsulatingly Romantic symphony.

Fiona Monbet's Faubourg 23, filmed live in BBC Hoddinott Hall

Imagine dancing dolls in a magical toy shop, and a pair of fabulous can-can dancers plotting to stay together at any cost and you have the charming story of La boutique fantasque.

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

Martyn Brabbins takes to the podium in a programme of British masterpieces as we travel to Aberystwyth and Bangor this November.

Martyn Brabbins takes to the podium in a programme of British masterpieces as we travel to Aberystwyth and Bangor this November.

In a nod to his 200th birthday year Bruckner’s Fourth Symphony takes centre stage in the second half of this concert, conducted by our Principal Guest Conductor, Jaime Martín.

BBC NOW – NOW!, our series dedicated to the best music being written today, is back this autumn with two UK premieres, plus a symphony by our former Composer-in-Association, Huw Watkins.

BBC NOW and conductor Giancarlo Guerrero perform Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra.

World renowned pianist Sir Stephen Hough joins BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Principal Conductor Ryan Bancroft to launch the 2024-25 season in Swansea with a programme of Brahms and some of his most iconic works for piano.

Join BBC NOW and New Generation Artist Niamh O’Sullivan for ‘A Night at the Opera’ this September.

Join BBC NOW and New Generation Artist Niamh O’Sullivan for ‘A Night at the Opera’ this September.

Join us in St Asaph Cathedral this September for the North Wales International Music Festival where we’ll be joined by dynamically charismatic conductor Nil Venditti.

What better way to ease ourselves into the 2024-25 Hoddinott Hall season than under the baton of our new Principal Guest Conductor Jaime Martín. Opening with Brahms’ musical thank you – his Academic Festival Overture.