BBC Orchestras and Choirs
BBC Orchestras and Choirs Calendar
By Month
Wed 2 Jul 2014
- 14:00MediaCityUK, Salford
Andrew Gourlay conducts Shostakovich's powerful Tenth Symphony
Andrew Gourlay conducts Shostakovich's powerful Tenth Symphony
- Grange Park Opera, Hampshire
BBC Concert Orchestra perform in La Traviata at Grange Park Opera
BBC Concert Orchestra perform in La Traviata at Grange Park Opera
Programme
- La traviata
Performers
- Gianluca Marcianòconductor
- Lindsay Posnerdirector
- Richard Hudsondesigner
- Claire RutterVioletta Valery
- Marco PanuccioAlfredo Germont
- Damiano SalernoGiorgio Germont
- Olivia RayFlora Bervoix
- Alberto SousaGaston
- Timothy DawkinsBaron Douphol
- Matthew StiffDoctor Grenvil
Composers
Fri 4 Jul 2014
- 11:30MediaCityUK, Salford
The Sorcerer's Apprentice session is aimed specifically at Years 5 and 6
The Sorcerer's Apprentice session is aimed specifically at Years 5 and 6
Programme
- The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Performers
- Richard DavisConductor
- Ruth FerreiraPresenter
Composers
- Grange Park Opera, Hampshire
BBC Concert Orchestra perform in Don Quichotte at Grange Park Opera
BBC Concert Orchestra perform in Don Quichotte at Grange Park Opera
Programme
- Don Quichotte
Performers
- Renato Balsadonnaconductor
- Charles Edwardsdirector
- Gabrielle Daltoncostume designer
- Clive BaileyDon Quichotte
- Sara FulgoniLa belle Dulcinée
- David StoutSancho Panza
- Alberto SousaJuan
Composers
Sat 5 Jul 2014
- 10:00MediaCityUK, Salford
Join the orchestra to sing Elijah in our state of the art studio in MediaCityUK
Join the orchestra to sing Elijah in our state of the art studio in MediaCityUK
Part ofBBC Philharmonic Learning - Grange Park Opera, Hampshire
BBC Concert Orchestra perform in La Traviata at Grange Park Opera
BBC Concert Orchestra perform in La Traviata at Grange Park Opera
Programme
- La traviata
Performers
- Gianluca Marcianòconductor
- Lindsay Posnerdirector
- Richard Hudsondesigner
- Claire RutterVioletta Valery
- Marco PanuccioAlfredo Germont
- Damiano SalernoGiorgio Germont
- Olivia RayFlora Bervoix
- Alberto SousaGaston
- Timothy DawkinsBaron Douphol
- Matthew StiffDoctor Grenvil
Composers
Tue 8 Jul 2014
- 19:25MediaCityUK, Salford
A chance to hear two brilliant symphonies conducted by Juanjo Mena.
A chance to hear two brilliant symphonies conducted by Juanjo Mena.
Programme
- Symphony No 6 in C major
- Einsamkeit, D.620 (orch. Detlev Glanert)
- Symphony No 5 in B flat major
Performers
- Juanjo MenaConductor
- Lucy HallSoprano
Composers
- 19:30Southbank Centre, London
A celebration of the songwriting of Tim Rice
Wed 9 Jul 2014
- Grange Park Opera, Hampshire
BBC Concert Orchestra perform in Don Quichotte at Grange Park Opera
BBC Concert Orchestra perform in Don Quichotte at Grange Park Opera
Programme
- Don Quichotte
Performers
- Renato Balsadonnaconductor
- Charles Edwardsdirector
- Gabrielle Daltoncostume designer
- Clive BayleyDon Quichotte
- Sara FulgoniLa belle Dulcinée
- David StoutSancho Panza
- Alberto SousaJuan
Composers
Fri 11 Jul 2014
- 20:00The Mermaid, London
'Friday Night' celebrates two musical theatre giants, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe
Part ofFriday Night is Music Night
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
- 19:30Lichfield Cathedral
The BBC Philharmonic returns to Lichfield with Juanjo Mena and Tasmin Little
The BBC Philharmonic returns to Lichfield with Juanjo Mena and Tasmin Little
Programme
- Overture ‘The Hebrides’ (‘Fingal’s Cave’)
- Violin Concerto
- The Lark Ascending
- ‘Enigma’ Variations
Performers
- Juanjo MenaConductor
- Tasmin LittleViolin
Wed 16 Jul 2014
- 14:00MediaCityUK, Salford
Chief Conductor Juanjo Mena leads a concert with a distinctly Gallic twist.
Chief Conductor Juanjo Mena leads a concert with a distinctly Gallic twist.
Programme
- 'Les Cathedrals' Prelude No.1
- Paysages franciscains, Op 43
- Variations on a Theme by Hindemith
- Fantaisie-ballet
- Scherzo-caprice
- Symphonic poem
Performers
- Juanjo MenaConductor
- Jean-Efflam BavouzetPiano
Composers
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
Sun 20 Jul 2014
- Royal Albert Hall
Classical favourites, TV themes and sports personalities in the first ever BBC Sport Prom
Classical favourites, TV themes and sports personalities in the first ever BBC Sport Prom
Programme
- A Musical Joke – Presto
- Carmina Burana – ‘O Fortuna’
- Romeo and Juliet – Dance of the Knights
- Sport Polka
- Summon the Heroes
Performers
- Gabby Loganpresenter
- Rebecca Millerconductor
Wed 23 Jul 2014
- 18:30Royal Albert Hall
Jiří Bělohlávek conducts the BBC SO, soprano Sarah Connolly and violinist Isabelle Faust
Jiří Bělohlávek conducts the BBC SO, soprano Sarah Connolly and violinist Isabelle Faust
Programme
- GnosisBBC commission: world premiere
- Violin Concerto No. 2
- Symphony No. 10 in E minor
Performers
- Jiří Bělohlávekconductor
- Michael Coxalto-flute
- Sarah Connollymezzo-soprano
- Isabelle Faustviolin
- 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
- 22:15Royal Albert Hall
The Pet Shop Boys are joined by the BBC Singers & BBC CO as they make their Proms debut
The Pet Shop Boys are joined by the BBC Singers & BBC CO as they make their Proms debut
Programme
- Overture to 'Performance' (arr. R. Niles)
- Four Songs in A minor (orch. A. Badalamenti)
- A Man from the Future (orch. S. Helbig)world premiere
Performers
- Chrissie Hyndevocalist
- Juliet Stevensonnarrator
- Dominic Wheelerconductor
Fri 25 Jul 2014
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
The BBC Philharmonic celebrates British music at the Proms.
The BBC Philharmonic celebrates British music at the Proms.
Programme
- Variations on a Theme by Hindemith
- Violin Concerto
- Daedalus in Flight
- ‘Enigma’ Variations
Performers
- Juanjo MenaConductor
- Tasmin LittleViolin
- 20:00City Halls
Friday Night is Music Night with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
Part ofFriday Night is Music Night
Sat 26 Jul 2014
- 11:00Royal Albert Hall
The BBC Philharmonic performs the first ever CBeebies Prom.
- 18:30Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
RSNO and BBC SSO featuring Nicola Benedetti.
RSNO and BBC SSO featuring Nicola Benedetti.
Programme
- Fanfare – Let Glasgow Flourish
- The PlanetsJupiter
- Scottish Fantasy(excerpt)
- Fanfare for the Common Man
- Overture 'Land of the Mountain and the Flood', Op 3
- An Orkney Wedding, with Sunrise
Performers
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
- Nicola Benedettiviolin
Part ofBBC SSO 2014-15 Season
Sun 27 Jul 2014
- 11:00Royal Albert Hall
The BBC Philharmonic repeats its CBeebies Prom.
The BBC Philharmonic repeats its CBeebies Prom.
Programme
- Around Sound
- St Paul's Suite
- Fantasia on British Sea-Songs
Performers
- Stephen BellConductor
- Ben Faulks (Mr Bloom)
- Gemma Hunt (from 'Swashbuckle')
- Steven Kynman (Robert the Robot)
Composers
- 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
Mon 28 Jul 2014
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Mythical love meets Classical elegance in a concert from the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Mythical love meets Classical elegance in a concert from the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Programme
- Gaia Theory
- Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major
- Daphnis and Chloe
Performers
- Ingrid Fliterpiano
- Josep Ponsconductor
Wed 30 Jul 2014
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Experience one of the great orchestral showpieces, Mahler's Fifth Symphony.
Experience one of the great orchestral showpieces, Mahler's Fifth Symphony.
Programme
- Night's Black Bird
- Piano Concerto for the Left Hand
- Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor
Performers
- Juanjo MenaConductor
- Alexandre TharaudPiano
Thu 31 Jul 2014
- 20:00Roundhouse, Camden
BalletBoyz present Serpent / Fallen with live music from the BBC Concert Orchestra
- Royal Albert Hall
Rarely heard masterpieces celebrating the 150th-anniversary of Richard Strauss
Rarely heard masterpieces celebrating the 150th-anniversary of Richard Strauss
Programme
- Festival Prelude.
- Deutsche Motet
- Four Last Songs
- Symphony No. 2 in E flat major
Performers
- Inger Dam-Jensensoprano
- Vasily Petrenkoconductor
Composers
Fri 1 Aug 2014
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Continuing our commemoration of the centenary since the outbreak of the First World War
Continuing our commemoration of the centenary since the outbreak of the First World War
Programme
- War Elegy
- The Singing
- Symphony No. 1 in B flat minor
Performers
- James Crabbaccordion
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
Composers
- 20:00Roundhouse, Camden
BalletBoyz present Serpent / Fallen with live music from the BBC Concert Orchestra
