BBC NOW 2015-16 Season
BBC NOW 2015-16 Season Calendar
By Year
Wed 8 Jul 2015
- 19:45Llangollen
Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod
Also part of2015-16 Festival Appearances
Fri 18 Sep 2015
- 14:00BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
In anticipation of the Orchestra’s forthcoming tour, this autumn we explore the music of South America, starting with Argentina.
In anticipation of the Orchestra’s forthcoming tour, this autumn we explore the music of South America, starting with Argentina.
Programme
- Escenas Argentinas
- Sinfonia Argentina: 'El Arrabal' - 1st mov
- Concerto for Bandoneón
- Tango!
- Estancia
Performers
- Edwin OutwaterConductor
- James CrabbBandoneon
- Lucas Somoza OstercBaritone
Tue 22 Sep 2015
- 19:30BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Come along for a very special recording with Eddie Butler to relive an extraordinary day in Welsh rugby history.
Come along for a very special recording with Eddie Butler to relive an extraordinary day in Welsh rugby history.
Programme
- Romeo and Juliet – Dance of the Knights
- Die Walküre – Ride of the Valkyries
Performers
- Kenneth WoodsConductor
- Eddie ButlerPresenter
Composers
Also part ofBBC Hoddinott Hall 2015-16
Sat 26 Sep 2015
- 19:30St Asaph Cathedral
North Wales International Music Festival
North Wales International Music Festival
Programme
- Overture 'Helios'
- Violin Concerto
Performers
- Otto Tauskconductor
- Baiba Skrideviolin
Composers
Also part of2015-16 Festival Appearances
Sun 27 Sep 2015
- 15:00Hafren, Newtown
On the road to Newtown, we bring a programme full of light and energy.
On the road to Newtown, we bring a programme full of light and energy.
Programme
- Overture 'Helios'
- Violin Concerto
- Symphony No. 5 in C minor
Performers
- Otto TauskConductor
- Baiba SkrideViolin
Also part ofBBC NOW On the Road 2015-16
Sat 3 Oct 2015
- 19:30St David's Hall, Cardiff
We open our St David’s Hall season with journeys through both London and Russia.
We open our St David’s Hall season with journeys through both London and Russia.
Programme
- Fireworks
- London Concerto
- Prince Igor – Polovtsian Dances
- Overture ‘Cockaigne (In London Town)’
- The Bells
Performers
- Thomas SøndergårdConductor
- Anastasia KalaginaSoprano
- Mikhail PetrenkoBass
- John DaszakTenor
- Hannah StoneHarp
- Malin BromanViolin
- Rachel GoughBassoon
Fri 9 Oct 2015
- 14:00BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
For the second concert of our South American season, we tour Brazil, with conductor Roberto Minczuk and Jean Louis Steuerman.
For the second concert of our South American season, we tour Brazil, with conductor Roberto Minczuk and Jean Louis Steuerman.
Programme
- Ponteio
- Momoprécoce
- Tributo a Potinari
- Bachianas brasileiras No. 8
- Suite brésilienne: Samba
- Reisado do pastoreio
Performers
- Roberto MinczukConductor
- Jean Louis SteuermanPiano
Wed 14 Oct 2015
- Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
The Orchestra takes to the road with firm favourites, conductor Jac van Steen and Wales' premier pianist Llŷr Williams.
The Orchestra takes to the road with firm favourites, conductor Jac van Steen and Wales' premier pianist Llŷr Williams.
Programme
- Oberon – overture
- Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major
- Symphony No. 4 in E minor
Performers
- Jac van SteenConductor
- Llŷr WilliamsPiano
Thu 15 Oct 2015
- Cheltenham Town Hall
The Orchestra takes to the road with firm favourites, conductor Jac van Steen and Wales' premier pianist Llŷr Williams.
The Orchestra takes to the road with firm favourites, conductor Jac van Steen and Wales' premier pianist Llŷr Williams.
Programme
- Oberon – overture
- Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major
- Symphony No. 4 in E minor
Performers
- Jac van SteenConductor
- Llŷr WilliamsPiano
Also part ofBBC NOW On the Road 2015-16
Fri 30 Oct 2015
- 15:00Predio Ferial, Trelew
BBC NOW presents a special concert for local schools
Also part ofBBC NOW South America 2015 - 20:00Predio Ferial, Trelew
The grand finale of our Patagonian Residency
Also part ofBBC NOW South America 2015
Mon 2 Nov 2015
- 20:00Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires
BBC NOW perform in Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires.
BBC NOW perform in Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires.
Programme
- Dance Overture
- Harp Concerto
- Four Sea Interludes from ‘Peter Grimes’
- Three Welsh Songs for Strings
- Symphony No. 7 in D minor
Performers
- Grant LlewellynConductor
- Catrin FinchHarp
Also part ofBBC NOW South America 2015
Wed 4 Nov 2015
- 20:00Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires
BBC NOW perform for the second time Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires.
BBC NOW perform for the second time Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires.
Programme
- A Night on the Bare Mountain (orch. Rimsky-Korsakov)
- Harp Concerto
- Symphony No. 5 in E minor
Performers
- Grant LlewellynConductor
- Catrin FinchHarp
Also part ofBBC NOW South America 2015
Thu 5 Nov 2015
- 20:30Teatro El Círculo, Rosario
BBC NOW perform in Rosario, Argentina.
BBC NOW perform in Rosario, Argentina.
Programme
- Dance Overture
- Harp Concerto
- Four Sea Interludes from ‘Peter Grimes’
- Three Welsh Songs for Strings
- Symphony No. 7 in D minor
Performers
- Grant LlewellynConductor
- Catrin FinchHarp
Also part ofBBC NOW South America 2015
Fri 6 Nov 2015
- 21:30Teatro del Liberatador General San Martín, Córdoba
BBC NOW perform in Teatro del Liberatador General San Martín in Córdoba.
BBC NOW perform in Teatro del Liberatador General San Martín in Córdoba.
Programme
- Dance Overture
- Harp Concerto
- Four Sea Interludes from ‘Peter Grimes’
- Three Welsh Songs for Strings
- Symphony No. 7 in D minor
Performers
- Grant LlewellynConductor
- Catrin FinchHarp
Also part ofBBC NOW South America 2015
Sun 8 Nov 2015
- 19:30CorpArtes, Santiago
The Orchestra’s tour continues in Chile with a performance in CorpArtes, Santiago
The Orchestra’s tour continues in Chile with a performance in CorpArtes, Santiago
Programme
- Dance Overture
- Harp Concerto
- Four Sea Interludes from ‘Peter Grimes’
- Symphony No. 5 in E minor
Performers
- Grant LlewellynConductor
- Catrin FinchHarp
Also part ofBBC NOW South America 2015
Tue 10 Nov 2015
- 19:30Teatro Solís, Montevideo
BBC NOW perform their final concert of the tour in Uruguay's Teatro Solís, Montevideo.
BBC NOW perform their final concert of the tour in Uruguay's Teatro Solís, Montevideo.
Programme
- A Night on the Bare Mountain (orch. Rimsky-Korsakov)
- Harp Concerto
- Symphony No. 5 in E minor
Performers
- Grant LlewellynConductor
- Catrin FinchHarp
Also part ofBBC NOW South America 2015
Sun 15 Nov 2015
- 19:30BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Celebrating Welsh vocal music
Celebrating Welsh vocal music
Programme
- Sing a New Song(6 mins)
- Ave Maris Stella(12 mins)
- Psalm 150(6 mins)
- The Souls of the Righteous(6 mins)
- interval
- Clyw Ein Clef, O Ior(3 mins)
- We Have Found a Better Land(10 mins)
- In Flanders Field(3 mins)
- Ceremony After a Fire Raid(20 mins)
Performers
- Adrian PartingtonConductor
Also part ofBBC Hoddinott Hall 2015-16
Fri 20 Nov 2015
- 19:30St David's Hall, Cardiff
Much-loved Conductor Laureate Tadaaki Otaka returns to St David’s Hall for firm favourites by Rachmaninov and Grieg.
Much-loved Conductor Laureate Tadaaki Otaka returns to St David’s Hall for firm favourites by Rachmaninov and Grieg.
Programme
- Holberg Suite
- Piano Concerto in A minor
- Symphonic Dances
Performers
- Tadaaki OtakaConductor
- Nelson GoernerPiano
Composers
Fri 27 Nov 2015
- 14:00BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
With Eduardo Portal
With Eduardo Portal
Programme
- Janitzio
- Llanuras
- Concierto Caribeño
- Danzón No. 2
Performers
- Eduardo PortalConductor
- Matthew FeatherstoneFlute
Tue 8 Dec 2015
- 19:30St David's Hall, Cardiff
BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales, with world class soloists, start Christmas this year with one of the best-known and most-loved choral works in Western music.
BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales, with world class soloists, start Christmas this year with one of the best-known and most-loved choral works in Western music.
Programme
- Messiah
Performers
- Laurence EquilbeyConductor
- Mary BevanSoprano
- Iestyn DaviesCounter Tenor
- Stuart JacksonTenor
Composers
Also part ofSt David's Hall 2015-16
Fri 11 Dec 2015
- 14:00BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
An alternative festive concert at BBC Hoddinott Hall as Principal Conductor Thomas Søndergård presents Christmas favourites with a twist.
An alternative festive concert at BBC Hoddinott Hall as Principal Conductor Thomas Søndergård presents Christmas favourites with a twist.
Programme
- Three Black Kings
- Piano Concerto in F major
- Variations on 'I got Rhythm'
- Nutcracker
Performers
- Thomas SøndergårdConductor
- Joseph MoogPiano
- Tommy SmithTenor Saxophone
Composers
Sun 13 Dec 2015
- 15:00St David's Hall, Cardiff
BBC Wales’ annual festive concert in aid of BBC Children in Need returns to St David’s Hall
Tue 15 Dec 2015
- 19:30Hoddinott Hall
Part of BBC Radio 3's Northern Lights season
Part of BBC Radio 3's Northern Lights season
Programme
- Tempest: Prelude(13 mins)
- Piano Concerto No. 2(29 mins)
- interval
- Cantus arcticus(18 mins)
- Geysir(10 mins)
- Tapiola(18 mins)
Performers
- B. Tommy AnderssonConductor
Also part ofBBC Hoddinott Hall 2015-16
Thu 17 Dec 2015
- 19:00St David's Hall, Cardiff
Start your festive countdown with our ever-popular Christmas Celebrations concerts, full of sparkle and seasonal cheer.
Fri 18 Dec 2015
- 19:30Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
Start your festive countdown with our ever-popular Christmas Celebrations concerts, full of sparkle and seasonal cheer.
Also part ofBrangwyn Hall 2015-16
Sat 19 Dec 2015
- 15:00Sir Thomas Picton School, Haverfordwest
Start your festive countdown with our ever-popular Christmas Celebrations concerts, full of sparkle and seasonal cheer.
- 19:00Sir Thomas Picton School, Haverfordwest
Start your festive countdown with our ever-popular Christmas Celebrations concerts, full of sparkle and seasonal cheer.
