Performances of BBC Symphony Chorus at BBC Music
Sat 26 Jul 2025
- 15:00Royal Albert Hall
A spine-tingling celebration of musical treachery! Claudia Winkleman is our host as we explore this worldwide television phenomenon, with its tense and haunting sound-world
A spine-tingling celebration of musical treachery! Claudia Winkleman is our host as we explore this worldwide television phenomenon, with its tense and haunting sound-world
Programme
- Ave Maria(1 mins)
- Clubbed to Death(3 mins)Edward Elgar/Rob Dougan, arr. Jules Buckley
- The Traitors Overture(4 mins)
- Nothing Is as It Seems(4 mins)arr. Ben Foster
- Danse macabre(8 mins)
- Toxic(4 mins)Cathy Dennis/Christian Karlsson/Pontus Winnberg/Henrik Jonback, arr. Ben Foster
- ’Tosca – ‘E lucevan le stelle’(5 mins)
- Moonlight Sonata(4 mins)Beethoven/Hidden Citizens, arr. Ben Foster
- The Secret Meeting(2 mins)
- vampire(4 mins)Olivia Rodrigo/Dan Nigro, arr. Fiona Brice
- The Hanging Tree(4 mins)Arr. Eirik Berge
- interval
- Requiem in D minor, K626 – Lacrimosa(4 mins)
- Bad Guy(4 mins)Billie Eilish/Finneas O’Connell, arr. Fiona Brice
- The Nutcracker – Dance of the Clowns(3 mins)
- Believer(5 mins)Dan Reynolds/Wayne Sermon/Ben McKee/Daniel Platzman/Justin Tranter/Matthias Larsson/Robin Fredriksson, arr. Tommy Profitt/Fiona Brice
- Experience(5 mins)arr. John Langley
- The Time Has Come(2 mins)
- Hell to the Liars(6 mins)Daniel Rothman/Dot Major/Hannah Reid, arr. Ben Foster
- Carmina Burana – ‘O Fortuna’(3 mins)
- The Traitors Finale
Performers
- Haylavocals
- Andrea Lykkevocals
- Andrés Presnotenor
- Darrell Smithvocals
- Robert Jordanbagpipes
- Claudia Winklemanpresenter
- BBC Symphony Chorusensemble
- Karen Ní Bhroinconductor
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
A spine-tingling celebration of musical treachery! Claudia Winkleman is our host as we explore this worldwide television phenomenon, with its tense and haunting sound-world
A spine-tingling celebration of musical treachery! Claudia Winkleman is our host as we explore this worldwide television phenomenon, with its tense and haunting sound-world
Programme
- Ave Maria(1 mins)
- Clubbed to Death(3 mins)Edward Elgar/Rob Dougan, arr. Jules Buckley
- The Traitors Overture(4 mins)
- Nothing Is as It Seems(4 mins)arr. Ben Foster
- Danse macabre(8 mins)
- Toxic(4 mins)Cathy Dennis/Christian Karlsson/Pontus Winnberg/Henrik Jonback, arr. Ben Foster
- ’Tosca – ‘E lucevan le stelle’(5 mins)
- Moonlight Sonata(4 mins)Beethoven/Hidden Citizens, arr. Ben Foster
- The Secret Meeting(2 mins)
- vampire(4 mins)Olivia Rodrigo/Dan Nigro, arr. Fiona Brice
- The Hanging Tree(4 mins)arr. Eirik Berge
- interval
- Requiem in D minor, K626 – Lacrimosa(4 mins)
- Bad Guy(4 mins)Billie Eilish/Finneas O’Connell, arr. Fiona Brice
- The Nutcracker – Dance of the Clowns(3 mins)
- Believer(5 mins)Dan Reynolds/Wayne Sermon/Ben McKee/Daniel Platzman/Justin Tranter/Matthias Larsson/Robin Fredriksson, arr. Tommy Profitt/Fiona Brice
- Experience(5 mins)arr. John Langley
- The Time Has Come(2 mins)
- Hell to the Liars(6 mins)Daniel Rothman/Dot Major/Hannah Reid, arr. Ben Foster
- Carmina Burana – ‘O Fortuna’(3 mins)
- The Traitors Finale(4 mins)
Performers
- Andrea Lykke
- Andrés Presnotenor
- Haylavocals
- Roberto Ruisiviolin
- Darrell Smithvocals
- Andrea Lykkevocals
- Robert Jordanbagpipes
- Claudia Winklemanpresenter
- Karen Ní Bhroinconductor
Mon 4 Aug 2025
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
The sonic scope of Mahler’s Das klagende Lied meets its match in the musical spectacle of Pierre Boulez’s ‘majestic processional’ Rituel in memoriam Bruno Maderna, performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra under Hannu Lintu
The sonic scope of Mahler’s Das klagende Lied meets its match in the musical spectacle of Pierre Boulez’s ‘majestic processional’ Rituel in memoriam Bruno Maderna, performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra under Hannu Lintu
Programme
- Rituel in memoriam Bruno Maderna(32 mins)
- interval
- Das klagende Lied (original version, 1880)(65 mins)
Performers
- Carlos Gonzalez Napolestreble
- Malakai Bayohboy alto
- Natalya Romaniwsoprano
- Jennifer Johnstonmezzo-soprano
- Russell Thomastenor
- James Newbybaritone
- Hannu Lintuconductor
Composers
Mon 18 Aug 2025
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Sir Mark Elder conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra, massed choirs and four star soloists in Delius’s A Mass for Life, which celebrates the transcendent power and triumph of the human spirit in the face of death
Sir Mark Elder conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra, massed choirs and four star soloists in Delius’s A Mass for Life, which celebrates the transcendent power and triumph of the human spirit in the face of death
Programme
- A Mass of Life(100 mins)(sung in German, with English surtitles)
Performers
- Jennifer Davissoprano
- Claudia Hucklecontralto
- David Butt Philiptenor
- Roderick Williamsbaritone
- Sir Mark Elderconductor
Composers
Sun 7 Sep 2025
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Prize-winning young Viennese pianist Lukas Sternath makes his Proms debut in Grieg’s beloved Piano Concerto, accompanied by Sakari Oramo and the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Prize-winning young Viennese pianist Lukas Sternath makes his Proms debut in Grieg’s beloved Piano Concerto, accompanied by Sakari Oramo and the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Programme
- Death on the Pale Horse(8 mins)
- Piano Concerto in A minor(30 mins)
- interval
- The Beatitudes(50 mins)
Performers
- Elizabeth Wattssoprano
- Laurence Kilsbytenor
- Lukas Sternathpiano
- Sakari Oramoconductor
Composers
Part ofProms 2025
Sat 13 Sep 2025
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
The biggest night in classical music is back! After eight weeks and over 80 concerts, the 2025 BBC Proms celebrates with a Last Night spectacular, packed with musical surprises, star turns and all the traditional favourites
The biggest night in classical music is back! After eight weeks and over 80 concerts, the 2025 BBC Proms celebrates with a Last Night spectacular, packed with musical surprises, star turns and all the traditional favourites
Programme
- A Night on the Bare Mountain (original version, 1867)(12 mins)
- Trumpet Concerto in E flat major(19 mins)
- Today(2 mins)
- Storm Cloud Cantata (from ‘The Man Who Knew Too Much’)(8 mins)
- Faust – ‘Ah, je ris de me voir’ (Jewel Song)(5 mins)
- The Merry Widow – Vilja Song(5 mins)
- Fireworks(6 mins)BBC commission: world premiere
- The Sorcerer’s Apprentice(12 mins)
- interval
- Bohemian Rhapsody(8 mins)arr. Stuart Morley
- Festive Overture(7 mins)
- Medley from My Fair Lady(8 mins)arr. Paul Campbell Wouldn't it be Loverly, Without You, On the Street Where You Live, Show Me, I Could Have Danced All Night
- Prelude, Fugue and Riffs(4 mins)arr. Simon Wright
- The Typewriter(3 mins)
- The Gathering Tree(3 mins)BBC commission: world premiere
- Fantasia on British Sea-Songs(13 mins)arr. Wood
- Rule, Britannia! (arr. Sargent)(3 mins)
- Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D major, ‘Land of Hope and Glory’(8 mins)
- Jerusalem (orch. Elgar)(2 mins)
- The National Anthem(2 mins)(arr. Britten)
- Auld Lang Syne(2 mins)(arr. P. Campbell)
Performers
- Louise Aldersoprano
- Alison Balsomtrumpet
- Axelle Saint-Cirelmezzo-soprano
- Bill Baileytypewriter
- Sam Oladeindetenor
- BBC Singersensemble
- BBC Symphony Chorusensemble
- National Youth Choirensemble
- Elim Chanconductor
Fri 31 Oct 2025
- 19:30Barbican, London
Dark fire and glittering ice: Mozart’s Requiem crowns an evening of deep emotions and natural wonders from Sakari Oramo and pianist Martin Helmchen.
Dark fire and glittering ice: Mozart’s Requiem crowns an evening of deep emotions and natural wonders from Sakari Oramo and pianist Martin Helmchen.
Programme
- Inlandsis
- Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor
- interval
- Requiem in D minor (compl. Süssmayr-Dutron)
Performers
- Sakari Oramoconductor
- Martin Helmchenpiano
- Francesca Chiejinasoprano
- Claire Barnett-Jonesmezzo-soprano
- Caspar Singhtenor
- Frazer Scottbass
Composers
Fri 19 Dec 2025
- 19:30Barbican, London
Sir James MacMillan conducts a starry performance of his huge, life-affirming Christmas Oratorio – music that speaks to listeners of all faiths and none.
Sir James MacMillan conducts a starry performance of his huge, life-affirming Christmas Oratorio – music that speaks to listeners of all faiths and none.
Programme
- Christmas Oratorio
Performers
- Sir James MacMillanconductor
- Rhian Loissoprano
- Roderick Williamsbaritone
Composers
Fri 6 Feb 2026
- 19:30Barbican, London
Love, death and pomegranates: Sakari Oramo rediscovers Stravinsky’s epic retelling of the myth of Persephone.
Love, death and pomegranates: Sakari Oramo rediscovers Stravinsky’s epic retelling of the myth of Persephone.
Programme
- Violin Concerto No. 1
- interval
- Perséphone
Performers
- Sakari Oramoconductor
- Lisa Batiashviliviolin
- Amira Casarnarrator
- Peter Tantsitstenor
- BBC Symphony Choruschoir
- Schola Cantorum of the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial Schoolchildren's choir
Composers
Sun 17 May 2026
- 19:30Barbican, London
The BBC Symphony Orchestra presents Requiem for America: Singing for the Invisible People — Brent Michael Davids’s searing work which confronts hard truths about America’s founding.
The BBC Symphony Orchestra presents Requiem for America: Singing for the Invisible People — Brent Michael Davids’s searing work which confronts hard truths about America’s founding.
Programme
- Requiem for America: Singing for the Invisible People
Performers
- Teddy Abramsconductor
- Brent Michael DavidsNative American flute
- BBC Symphony Choruschorus
Composers
