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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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