Penguins, polar bears and arctic tern on a Welsh island - surely that can’t be right?

Shimmering ambiguity and transparent harmonies glisten with faintly Eastern inspired melodies, subtle nuance and sheer beauty in Debussy’s ground breaking Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune

Globally renowned cellist Alisa Weilerstein joins BBC NOW in this season closing concert for one of the most highly regarded of all cello concerti.

Celestial, sparking lights glitter in this evening of ground-breaking music.

Bartók’s folk-flecked Concerto for Orchestra - A pure celebration of music and instrument colours.

Join us for a celebration of American classical music with our LA born Principal Conductor, Ryan Bancroft this May!

Featuring two world premieres and a gem of the choral repertoire, we’re delighted to welcome back the inimitable Sofi Jeannin alongside the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales, Dame Evelyn Glennie and soprano Julieth Lozano Rolong.

Striking a balance between the light-hearted and the noble, Elgar’s Enigma Variations is an ingenious collection of musical sketches of his friends and an astute self-portrait.

The spirit of Easter, although subtle, permeates this concert, with Harry Bicket returning to the helm of BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales.

Amongst the most famous of Rachmaninov’s output is his Second Symphony, and there’s little wonder why! Dynamic brilliance, melodious triumph and exquisite beauty reign in this deeply emotional outpouring of music.

In a programme inspired by folk music, we’re delighted to welcome Japanese conductor Nodoka Okisawa to the podium.

Jonanthan Biss joins BBC NOW and principal conductor Ryan Bancroft for Beethoven's 1st piano concerto, followed by Shostakovich's Symphony No. 13.

A world premiere, 3 UK premieres and a young upcoming composer… BBC NOW – NOW! Is our new contemporary series dedicated to the best new music from around the world being written today.

Revel in the chance to hear a world premiere by our Composer-in-Association Gavin Higgins this new year.

Join BBC National Chorus of Wales with their artistic director Adrian Partington, alongside a massed Children’s Choir from schools across Wales for this glittering, annual Christmas festivity.

Join BBC National Chorus of Wales with their artistic director Adrian Partington, alongside a massed Children’s Choir from schools across Wales for this glittering, annual Christmas festivity.

Known as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and for co-founding the Cubist movement, it is surprisingly little know that artist Pablo Picasso was heavily involved in the costume design for many ground breaking ballets.

Come and join us for this special collaborative concert featuring members of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales performing side by side with musicians from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

An air of magic imbues this concert, kicking off with Dukas’ Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Remarkable musical storytelling depicts an enchanted broom and the chaos that ensues. Truly spellbinding!

Grace is our new series showcasing female composers and emerging Welsh talent, and in the inaugural concert of the series we’re delighted to welcome BBC NOW violinist, turned conductor, Emilie Godden to conduct the opening work.

Fusing American jazz and traditional folk with her trademark French flair, violinist and composer Fiona Monbet joins BBC NOW in our first CoLaboratory of the 23/24 season.

New Repertoire Announced For BBC National Orchestra of Wales’ Season Opening Concert

Vibrant, charismatic and energetic Dutch conductor Antony Hermus joins BBC NOW in Cardiff and Newtown this September with a varied programme of Wagenaar, Mozart and Sibelius.