BBC NOW 2014-15 season
BBC NOW 2014-15 season Calendar
By Year
Fri 27 Jun 2014
- 19:00Aberystwyth Arts Centre
The Orchestra performs at Aberystwyth Arts Centre as part of the Gregynog Festival.
The Orchestra performs at Aberystwyth Arts Centre as part of the Gregynog Festival.
Programme
- Rhapsody: A Shropshire Lad
- Symphony
- Harp Concerto
- Morfa Rhuddlan
- Elegy for strings, in memoriam Rupert BrookeIn memoriam Rupert Brooke
- Luxor
Performers
- Jac van SteenConductor
- Sioned WilliamsHarp
Sat 12 Jul 2014
- 19:00Cheltenham Town Hall
The Orchestra performs Holst's The Planets as part of the Cheltenham Festival
The Orchestra performs Holst's The Planets as part of the Cheltenham Festival
Also part ofFestival Appearances 2014-15
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
Sat 19 Jul 2014
- 19:30St Davids Cathedral
The Orchestra performs as part of the Fishguard International Music Festival.
The Orchestra performs as part of the Fishguard International Music Festival.
Programme
- Invocation and Dance
- Violin Concerto in D major
- Symphony No. 3 in A minor, ‘Scottish’
Performers
- Garry WalkerConductor
- Jennifer PikeViolin
Wed 23 Jul 2014
- 19:30St David's Hall, Cardiff
An evening of high octane Russian and Czech romantic music.
An evening of high octane Russian and Czech romantic music.
Programme
- The Bartered BrideOverture / Agorawd
- Violin Concerto in D major
- Symphony No. 7 in D minor
Performers
- Owain Arwel HughesConductor
- Chloë HanslipViolin
Sun 27 Jul 2014
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
The lilt of the waltz pulses through the first half of this programme
The lilt of the waltz pulses through the first half of this programme
Programme
- Valses nobles et sentimentales (orchestral version)
- Morpheus WakesWorld Premiere / Premiere Byd
- La valse
- Requiem, Op 9
Performers
- Thierry FischerConductor
- Emmanuel PahudFlute
- Ruby HughesSoprano
- Gerald FinleyBaritone
Composers
Wed 6 Aug 2014
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
Exciting young British violinist Matthew Trusler joins the orchestra as soloist
Exciting young British violinist Matthew Trusler joins the orchestra as soloist
Programme
- Das Liebesverbot, WWV 38Overture / Agorawd
- Violin Concerto
- Symphony No. 1 in A flat major
Performers
- Mark WigglesworthConductor
- Matthew TruslerViolin
Mon 11 Aug 2014
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Thomas Søndergård directs the first of two great Scandinavian symphonies
Thomas Søndergård directs the first of two great Scandinavian symphonies
Programme
- Death and Transfiguration
- Burleske
- Rondo in A major for piano and orchestra, K386
- Symphony No 5
Performers
- Thomas SøndergårdConductor
- Francesco PiemontesiPiano
Tue 12 Aug 2014
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
Prom 35: Sibelius, Walton & Sir Peter Maxwell Davies
Prom 35: Sibelius, Walton & Sir Peter Maxwell Davies
Programme
- Caroline MathildeSuite from Act II / Cyfres o Ail Act
- Violin Concerto
- The Swan of Tuonela
- Symphony No. 5 in E flat major
Performers
- Thomas SøndergårdConductor
- James EhnesViolin
Wed 10 Sep 2014
- 19:30University of Worcester Arena
Autumn in Malvern Festival
Autumn in Malvern Festival
Programme
- The Wasps – overture
- Cello Concerto in E minor
- Elegy, Op. 58
- Symphony No. 8 in G major
Performers
- Rory MacDonaldConductor
- Jamie WaltonCello
Also part ofFestival Appearances 2014-15
Sat 13 Sep 2014
- 19:45Swansea, Singleton Park
Join BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales to celebrate the Last Night of the Proms
Tue 23 Sep 2014
- 14:00BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Louis Schwizgebel performs Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand
Louis Schwizgebel performs Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand
Programme
- Taras Bulba
- Piano Concerto for the Left Hand
- Concerto for Small Orchestra
- Symphony No. 6 'Fantaisies symphoniques', H 343
Performers
- Michael FrancisConductor
- Louis SchwizgebelPiano
Also part ofBBC Hoddinott Hall 2014-15
Sat 27 Sep 2014
- 19:30St Asaph Cathedral
The Orchestra performs as part of the North Wales International Music Festival.
The Orchestra performs as part of the North Wales International Music Festival.
Programme
- Overture ‘The Hebrides’ (‘Fingal’s Cave’)
- Flute Concerto
- Siegfried Idyll
- Gododdin
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream – incidental music
Performers
- Matthew Featherstone
- Alexandre BlochConductor
- Matthew FeatherstoneFlute
Sun 28 Sep 2014
- 15:00Hafren, Newtown
Matthew Featherstone steps out from the Orchestra to perform Mathias’ Flute Concerto
Matthew Featherstone steps out from the Orchestra to perform Mathias’ Flute Concerto
Programme
- Overture ‘The Hebrides’ (‘Fingal’s Cave’)
- Flute Concerto
- Siegfried Idyll
- Gododdin
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream – incidental music
Performers
- Matthew Featherstone
- Alexandre BlochConductor
- Matthew FeatherstoneFlute
Fri 3 Oct 2014
- 19:30St David's Hall, Cardiff
Thomas Søndergård opens the season at St David's Hall
Thomas Søndergård opens the season at St David's Hall
Programme
- The Garden of Delights
- Four Last Songs
- Symphony No. 2 in D major
Performers
- Thomas SøndergårdConductor
- Ann PetersenSoprano
Wed 8 Oct 2014
- 19:30Colston Hall, Bristol
Conductor Laureate, Tadaaki Otaka, leads the Orchestra in an all Brahms programme
Conductor Laureate, Tadaaki Otaka, leads the Orchestra in an all Brahms programme
Programme
- Academic Festival Overture
- Double Concerto
- Symphony No 1 in C minor
Performers
- Tadaaki OtakaConductor
- Veronika EberleViolin
- Andreas BrantelidCello
Composers
Also part ofFestival Appearances 2014-15
Fri 17 Oct 2014
- 19:00Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
The Orchestra performs as part of the Swansea Festival of Music & the Arts.
Sun 26 Oct 2014
- 15:00St David's Hall, Cardiff
Our Halloween Spooktacular offers tricks and treats for all the family
Also part ofSt David's Hall 2014-15
Thu 30 Oct 2014
- 19:30Pontio, Bangor
My Friend Dylan Thomas, DT100
My Friend Dylan Thomas, DT100
Programme
- Fern Hill
- When I Woke
- Cello Concerto in E minor
- Symphony No. 4 'In memory of Dylan Thomas'
Performers
- Grant LlewellynConductor
- Thomas CarrollCello
- Roderick WilliamsBaritone
Fri 7 Nov 2014
- 19:30St David's Hall, Cardiff
Mark Wigglesworth conducts Elgar's masterpiece
Mark Wigglesworth conducts Elgar's masterpiece
Programme
- The Dream of Gerontius
Performers
- Members of Bristol Choral Society
- Mark WigglesworthConductor
- Anna LarssonMezzo
- Peter HoareTenor
- Peter RoseBass
Composers
Tue 18 Nov 2014
- 14:00BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
An afternoon of music at BBC Hoddinott Hall, with André de Ridder conducting
An afternoon of music at BBC Hoddinott Hall, with André de Ridder conducting
Programme
- Symphony No 7
- Violin Concerto in D major
- The Mermaid
Performers
- André de RidderConductor
- Elena UriosteViolin
Thu 27 Nov 2014
- 19:30Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon
An Italian firecracker of a programme, set to send heartbeats racing!
An Italian firecracker of a programme, set to send heartbeats racing!
Programme
- The Barber of Seville
- The Marriage of FigaroAria 'Deh vieni non tardar'
- Assisa a pie d’un salice - Otello
- The BirdsThe Birds
- La forza del destino
- IdomeneoAria 'Non ho colpa'
- Symphony No 4 in A major 'Italian'
Performers
- Ruby Hughes
- Ruby HughesSoprano
- Francesco AngelicoConductor
Fri 28 Nov 2014
- 19:30Aberystwyth Arts Centre
An evening of music from different parts of the UK and Ireland.
An evening of music from different parts of the UK and Ireland.
Programme
- Dance Overture
- Sea Pictures
- Irish Rhapsody No. 1 in D minor, Op 78
- Symphony No. 3 in A minor, ‘Scottish’
Performers
- Francesco AngelicoConductor
- Jennifer JohnstonSoprano
Sat 29 Nov 2014
- 19:30Pontio, Bangor
An evening of music from different parts of the UK and Ireland.
An evening of music from different parts of the UK and Ireland.
Programme
- Dance Overture
- Sea Pictures
- Irish Rhapsody No. 1 in D minor, Op 78
- Symphony No. 3 in A minor, ‘Scottish’
Performers
- Francesco AngelicoConductor
- Jennifer JohnstonSoprano
Sun 30 Nov 2014
- 15:00Venue Cymru, Llandudno
An Italian firecracker of a programme, set to send heartbeats racing!
An Italian firecracker of a programme, set to send heartbeats racing!
Programme
- The Barber of Seville
- The Marriage of FigaroAria 'Deh vieni non tardar'
- Assisa a pie d’un salice - Otello
- The BirdsThe Birds
- La forza del destino
- IdomeneoAria 'Non ho colpa'
- Symphony No 4 in A major 'Italian'
Performers
- Francesco AngelicoConductor
- Ruby HughesSoprano
Fri 5 Dec 2014
- 14:00BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Principal Conductor Thomas Søndergård brings two of Sibelius’s symphonies to Cardiff
Principal Conductor Thomas Søndergård brings two of Sibelius’s symphonies to Cardiff
Programme
- Symphony No 6 in D minor
- Piano Concerto in A minor
- Symphony No. 1 in E minor
Performers
- Thomas SøndergårdConductor
Composers
Also part ofBBC Hoddinott Hall 2014-15
Sat 13 Dec 2014
- 11:00St David's Hall, Cardiff
BBC Cymru Wales presents its annual concert in aid of BBC Children in Need
Also part ofSt David's Hall 2014-15
Tue 16 Dec 2014
- 14:00BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
There’s a distinctly Spanish theme to the second half of this concert
There’s a distinctly Spanish theme to the second half of this concert
Programme
- Danzas fantásticas, Op 22
- Guitar Concerto
- The Walk to the Paradise Garden
- The Three-Cornered Hat
Performers
- Pablo GonzalesConductor
- Sean ShibeGuitar
- Kitty WhatelyMezzo-soprano
Also part ofBBC Hoddinott Hall 2014-15
Thu 18 Dec 2014
- 19:30St David's Hall, Cardiff
Start your Christmas countdown with our ever popular Christmas Celebrations.
Fri 19 Dec 2014
- 19:30Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
Start your Christmas countdown with our ever popular Christmas Celebrations
Sat 20 Dec 2014
- 15:00Sir Thomas Picton School, Haverfordwest
A gift-wrapped concert packed full of festive highlights
- 19:00Sir Thomas Picton School, Haverfordwest
A gift-wrapped concert packed full of festive highlights
