BBC Orchestras and Choirs
BBC Orchestras and Choirs Calendar
By Month
Mon 1 Dec 2014
- 19:00BBC Maida Vale Studios, London
Come and Sing: Christmas Carols
Wed 3 Dec 2014
- 20:00The Mermaid, London
Friday Night is Music Night Celebrates the Music of Ron Goodwin
Part ofFriday Night is Music Night
Thu 4 Dec 2014
- City Halls
Matthias Pintscher conducts Berlioz’s ‘Symphonie Fantastique’.
Matthias Pintscher conducts Berlioz’s ‘Symphonie Fantastique’.
Programme
- Pelleas and Melisande – suite
- Piano Concerto No. 5 in F major, ‘Egyptian’
- Symphonie fantastique
Performers
- Javier Perianespiano
- Matthias Pintscherconductor
Fri 5 Dec 2014
- 14:00BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Principal Conductor Thomas Søndergård brings two of Sibelius’s symphonies to Cardiff
Principal Conductor Thomas Søndergård brings two of Sibelius’s symphonies to Cardiff
Programme
- Symphony No 6 in D minor
- Piano Concerto in A minor
- Symphony No. 1 in E minor
Performers
- Thomas SøndergårdConductor
Composers
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Juanjo Mena conducts Bach and Bruckner.
Juanjo Mena conducts Bach and Bruckner.
Programme
- Cantata No. 191, 'Gloria in excelsis Deo', BWV 191
- Symphony No. 4 in E flat major, ‘Romantic’
Performers
- Juanjo MenaConductor
- Elin Manahan ThomasSoprano
- Nicholas MulroyTenor
Composers
Part ofBBC Philharmonic 2014-15 Season - Barbican, London
Berlioz's take on Romeo and Juliet alongside music by Artist in Association Brett Dean.
Berlioz's take on Romeo and Juliet alongside music by Artist in Association Brett Dean.
Programme
- Excerpts from Roméo et Juliette
- Dramatis personae
- Symphony No. 3 in C minor
Performers
- Jukka-Pekka Sarasteconductor
- Håkan HardenbergerTrumpet
Composers
Sun 7 Dec 2014
- 17:00MediaCityUK, Salford
An evening with members of the BBC Philharmonic on a Christmas Quays cruise
Part ofSalford Seasonal Concerts 2014
Mon 8 Dec 2014
- 18:00MediaCityUK, Salford
The BBC Philharmonic celebrates A Northern Christmas at MediaCityUK in Salford.
- 19:00The Court House, Worsley
Members of the BBC Philharmonic perform classical seasonal favourites.
Part ofSalford Seasonal Concerts 2014 - 19:30City Halls
Jack Liebeck plays Bruch in this Monday Night Live Concert.
Jack Liebeck plays Bruch in this Monday Night Live Concert.
Programme
- Overture ‘Coriolan’(c.8')
- Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor(c.27')
- Konzertstück for violin and orchestra in F# minor, Op.84(c.19’)
- Fantasy-Overture ‘Romeo and Juliet’(c.20’)
Performers
- Jack Liebeckviolin
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
Part ofBBC SSO 2014-15 Season
Tue 9 Dec 2014
- 19:00City of London School for Girls, London
Come and Sing: French Songs
Thu 11 Dec 2014
- Milton Court
French music perfect for the winter season
French music perfect for the winter season
Programme
- Un soir du neige
- O sacrum convivium
- Quatre motets sur des thèmes grégoriens, Op 10
- 4 Motets pour le temps de Noel
- Mass in G major
- Trois chansons de Charles d'Orléans
- Épithalame
- Trois poèmes de Paul Valéry
- Trois chansons
Performers
- David Hillconductor
Fri 12 Dec 2014
- Barbican, London
Our Nielsen cycle with Sakari Oramo continues with Symphony No.2.
Our Nielsen cycle with Sakari Oramo continues with Symphony No.2.
Programme
- Spring
- Symphony No 2 'The Four Temperaments'
- Piano Concerto
Performers
- Sakari Oramoconductor
- Igor Golovatenkobaritone
- Garrick OhlssonPiano
Sat 13 Dec 2014
- 11:00St David's Hall, Cardiff
BBC Cymru Wales presents its annual concert in aid of BBC Children in Need
Mon 15 Dec 2014
- 14:00Royal Northern College of Music
An ensemble from the orchestra performs a selection of seasonal music at the RNCM.
Tue 16 Dec 2014
- 14:00BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
There’s a distinctly Spanish theme to the second half of this concert
There’s a distinctly Spanish theme to the second half of this concert
Programme
- Danzas fantásticas, Op 22
- Guitar Concerto
- The Walk to the Paradise Garden
- The Three-Cornered Hat
Performers
- Pablo GonzalesConductor
- Sean ShibeGuitar
- Kitty WhatelyMezzo-soprano
Wed 17 Dec 2014
- 13:30MediaCityUK, Salford
Leonard Elschenbroich performs Haydn’s Cello Concerto in D.
Leonard Elschenbroich performs Haydn’s Cello Concerto in D.
Programme
- The Italian Girl in Algiers - overture
- Cello Concerto in D
- Symphony No 4 in A major 'Italian'
Performers
- Lorenzo ViottiConductor
- 14:00St Paul's Knightsbridge, London
BBC Radio 3 Breakfast Carol Competition Concert
- The Mermaid, London
Friday Night's Christmas spectacular with an all star cast, seasonal poetry and music.
Part ofFriday Night is Music Night
Thu 18 Dec 2014
- 14:00BBC Maida Vale Studios, London
As part of BBC Radio 3's Nordic Season
As part of BBC Radio 3's Nordic Season
Programme
- Overture to Maskarade
- Violin Concerto
- Kalevala
Performers
- Santtu-Matias Rouvaliconductor
- Esther Yooviolin
Composers
Part ofBBC SO 2014-15 Season - 19:30Town Hall, Ayr
The BBC SSO’s annual Christmas Classics concert at Ayr Town Hall.
Part ofBBC SSO 2014-15 Season - 19:30St David's Hall, Cardiff
Start your Christmas countdown with our ever popular Christmas Celebrations.
Fri 19 Dec 2014
- 15:05MediaCityUK, Salford
Anthony Marwood performs Pēteris Vasks’s breath-taking Distant Light concerto.
Anthony Marwood performs Pēteris Vasks’s breath-taking Distant Light concerto.
Programme
- Dance Intermezzo, Op 45.2
- Distant Light
- Symphony No. 3 in F major
Performers
- Alpesh ChauhanConductor
- Anthony MarwoodViolin
- Adam TomlinsonPresenter
- 19:30Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
Start your Christmas countdown with our ever popular Christmas Celebrations
Sat 20 Dec 2014
- 15:00Sir Thomas Picton School, Haverfordwest
A gift-wrapped concert packed full of festive highlights
- 19:00Sir Thomas Picton School, Haverfordwest
A gift-wrapped concert packed full of festive highlights
Tue 30 Dec 2014
- 22:00Xinghai Concert Hall
The BBC SSO perform in Xinghai Concert Hall, China.
The BBC SSO perform in Xinghai Concert Hall, China.
Programme
- Overture ‘The Hebrides’ (‘Fingal’s Cave’)
- Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, ‘Emperor’
- Symphony No. 5 in D major
Performers
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
- Denis Kozhukhinpiano
Wed 31 Dec 2014
- 19:00Shenzhen Concert Hall
The BBC SSO perform in Shenzhen Concert Hall, China.
The BBC SSO perform in Shenzhen Concert Hall, China.
Programme
- Four Sea Interludes from ‘Peter Grimes’
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor
- Symphony No. 5 in D major
Performers
- Denis Kozhukhinpiano
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
