BBC Orchestras and Choirs
BBC Orchestras and Choirs Calendar
By Month
Mon 9 Apr 2018
- 19:30Peel Hall - University of Salford
The Red Brick Chamber Sessions: Vonnegut Collective
Wed 11 Apr 2018
- 19:30London Palladium
The three-time Tony award winning composer, conductor and pianist comes to London for one night only, with the 60-piece BBC Concert Orchestra.
Part ofFriday Night is Music Night
Thu 12 Apr 2018
- 19:30BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
90 Years of Music
- 19:30Glasgow City Halls
Yan Pascal Tortelier conducts works by Ravel, Beethoven & Berlioz.
Yan Pascal Tortelier conducts works by Ravel, Beethoven & Berlioz.
Programme
- La valse
- Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major
- Symphonie fantastique
Performers
- Steven Osbornepiano
- Yan Pascal Tortelierconductor
Part ofBBC SSO 2017-18 Season
Fri 13 Apr 2018
- 14:00BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
BBC National Orchestra of Wales celebrates its 90th Birthday
BBC National Orchestra of Wales celebrates its 90th Birthday
Programme
- Three Welsh Songs
- Piano Concerto No. 22 in E flat major
- Double Concerto for clarinet and viola in E minor
- Symphony No 3
Performers
- Grant LlewellynConductor
- Annelien Van WauweClarinet
- Llŷr WilliamsPiano
- 18:00Barbican, London
Bring your family along to this fun interactive workshop and receive concert tickets for just £5 (plus booking fee).
- 18:00St Giles' Cripplegate, London
Smaller scale choral Elgar that finds the composer lifting some beautiful British poetry as well as sacred texts into song.
Smaller scale choral Elgar that finds the composer lifting some beautiful British poetry as well as sacred texts into song.
Programme
- 4 Choral Songs, Op 53
- Ave maris stella
- Imperial March
- The Light of Life, no 2 "Seek Him that maketh the seven stars'
- They are at rest
- Give unto the Lord
Performers
- Eamonn Douganconductor
- Stephen Disleyorgan
Composers
- 19:30Sage Gateshead
Pianist Steven Osborne joins Yan Pascal Tortelier and the BBC SSO at the Sage, Gateshead.
Pianist Steven Osborne joins Yan Pascal Tortelier and the BBC SSO at the Sage, Gateshead.
Programme
- Egmont - overture(8 mins)
- Piano Concerto in G major(21 mins)
- interval
- Symphonie fantastique(49 mins)
Performers
- Steven Osbornepiano
- Yan Pascal Tortelierconductor
Part ofBBC SSO 2017-18 Season - 19:30Barbican, London
A London premiere, a lost treasure and two lovely Elgar scores. This is a typically imaginative BBC SO programme that sees Andrew Davis back on the podium.
A London premiere, a lost treasure and two lovely Elgar scores. This is a typically imaginative BBC SO programme that sees Andrew Davis back on the podium.
Programme
- The Starlight Expressexcerpts
- The World Was Once All Miracle
- Out of the Mist
- The Spirit of England, Op 80
Performers
- Sir Andrew Davisconductor
- Emma Tringsoprano
- Andrew Staplestenor
- Roderick Williamsbaritone
Composers
Sat 14 Apr 2018
- 19:30London Palladium
This special Friday Night Is Music Night from the London Palladium, follows Sir Michael ‘s love affair with music.
Part ofFriday Night is Music Night - 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Programme
- The Voyevoda
- Cello Concerto No 2 in G major
- Panambí, Op. 1
Performers
- Juanjo Menaconductor
- Alban Gerhardtcello
- Manchester Chamber Choir(ladies)
Part ofBBC Philharmonic 2017-18 Season
Mon 16 Apr 2018
- 10:00Maida Vale Studios
Learn how to get creative with your pupils with the new Ten Pieces repertoire in our free CPD Day for Primary School music teachers and specialists, led by experienced practitioners and members of the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Part ofGet Involved: London
Wed 18 Apr 2018
- 13:55MediaCityUK, Salford
A live BBC Radio 3 broadcast with Clemens Schuldt, Simon Höfele and Federico Colli
A live BBC Radio 3 broadcast with Clemens Schuldt, Simon Höfele and Federico Colli
Programme
- Symphony No 1 in D major, 'Classical'(15 mins)
- Concertino for Trumpet and Piano(10 mins)
- Concerto for piano, trumpet and strings (Piano Concerto No. 1)(22 mins)
- Symphony No. 86 in D major(26 mins)
Performers
- Clemens Schuldtconductor
- Federico Collipiano
- Simon Höfeletrumpet
- 19:30Southbank Centre, London
See the world premiere of TELEKINESIS, a large-scale work for orchestra, electronics and choir by Tyondai Braxton, one of the most exciting young artists in New York today.
See the world premiere of TELEKINESIS, a large-scale work for orchestra, electronics and choir by Tyondai Braxton, one of the most exciting young artists in New York today.
Programme
- The Bad Feelings Rainbowworld premiere
- Expandingworld premiere
- Déserts
- interval
- TELEKINESISworld premiere
Performers
- André de Ridderconductor
Thu 19 Apr 2018
- 14:00Glasgow City Halls
The BBC SSO’s Leader, Laura Samuel, directs the orchestra in works by Mozart, Bridge & Britten.
The BBC SSO’s Leader, Laura Samuel, directs the orchestra in works by Mozart, Bridge & Britten.
Programme
- Eine kleine Nachtmusik
- Les illuminations*
- Three Idylls(arr. for string orchestra)
- Symphony No. 41 in C major, ‘Jupiter’
Performers
- Claire Boothsoprano*
- Laura Samueldirector
Part ofBBC SSO 2017-18 Season - 18:30Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
Jonathan James introduces Richard Strauss' Four Last Songs.
- 19:30Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
In the Four Last Songs, Strauss takes leave of his long and fruitful life
In the Four Last Songs, Strauss takes leave of his long and fruitful life
Programme
- The Marriage of Figaro – overture
- Four Last Songs
- Symphony No. 4 in E minor
Performers
- Aga Mikołajsoprano
- Otto TauskConductor
Fri 20 Apr 2018
- 18:30St David's Hall, Cardiff
Jonathan James introduces Richard Strauss' Four Last Songs.
- 19:30Town Hall, Ayr
Soprano Claire Booth joins the the BBC SSO’s Leader, Laura Samuel, in Ayr.
Soprano Claire Booth joins the the BBC SSO’s Leader, Laura Samuel, in Ayr.
Programme
- Eine kleine Nachtmusik(19 mins)
- Les illuminations(23 mins)*
- interval
- Three Idylls(14 mins)(arranged for string orchestra)
- Symphony No. 41 in C major, ‘Jupiter’(34 mins)
Performers
- Claire Boothsoprano*
- Laura Samueldirector
Part ofBBC SSO 2017-18 Season - 19:30St David's Hall, Cardiff
In the Four Last Songs, Strauss takes leave of his long and fruitful life
In the Four Last Songs, Strauss takes leave of his long and fruitful life
Programme
- The Marriage of Figaro – overture
- Four Last Songs
- Symphony No. 4 in E minor
Performers
- Aga Mikołajsoprano
- Otto Tauskconductor
Sat 21 Apr 2018
- 18:45The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Mark Simpson talks about his new Cello Concerto
Part ofBBC Philharmonic: Preview+ - 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Programme
- Death and Transfiguration(26 mins)
- Cello Concertoworld premiere
- Symphony No. 1 in F minor(31 mins)
Performers
- Clemens Schuldtconductor
Part ofBBC Philharmonic 2017-18 Season - 20:00Royal Albert Hall
A night of music and song to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s 92nd Birthday.
Sun 22 Apr 2018
- 15:00His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Laura Samuel directs Mozart’s ‘Jupiter’ Symphony in Aberdeen.
Laura Samuel directs Mozart’s ‘Jupiter’ Symphony in Aberdeen.
Programme
- Eine kleine Nachtmusik
- Les illuminations
- Three Idylls(arr. for string orchestra)
- Symphony No. 41 in C major, ‘Jupiter’
Performers
- Claire Boothsoprano*
- Laura Samueldirector
Wed 25 Apr 2018
- 13:55MediaCityUK, Salford
A live BBC Radio 3 broadcast with conductor Duncan Ward
A live BBC Radio 3 broadcast with conductor Duncan Ward
Programme
- Overture 'Le carnaval romain'(9 mins)
- Shéhérazade(18 mins)
- Symphony No. 3 in G minor(31 mins)
Performers
- Duncan Wardconductor
- Christine Ricemezzo-soprano
Thu 26 Apr 2018
- 19:30Glasgow City Halls
Matthias Pintscher conducts works by Smetana, Chopin & Dvořák at City Halls.
Matthias Pintscher conducts works by Smetana, Chopin & Dvořák at City Halls.
Programme
- Má vlastVltava and Šárka
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor
- Symphony No 4 in D minor
Performers
- David Kadouchpiano
- Matthias Pintscherconductor
Part ofBBC SSO 2017-18 Season
Fri 27 Apr 2018
- 27 – 29 Apr 2018Royal Albert Hall
Harry Potter™ returns to the Royal Albert Hall with a sensational live orchestral screening of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™.
- 19:00City of London School for Girls, London
Celebrated vocal coach Mary King leads a workshop on some of Handel’s most popular choral works. Supported by members of the BBC Singers, develop your vocal technique and explore key sections of music by Handel.
- 19:30Perth Concert Hall
Pianist David Kadouch joins Matthias Pintscher and the BBC SSO in Perth
Pianist David Kadouch joins Matthias Pintscher and the BBC SSO in Perth
Programme
- Má vlast(23 mins)Two movements: Vltava & Šárka
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor(32 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No 4 in D minor(38 mins)
Performers
- David Kadouchpiano
- Matthias Pintscherconductor
Sat 28 Apr 2018
- 19:30Kendal Leisure Centre, Kendal
Duncan Ward conducts a concert as part of the Lakeland Sinfonia Concert Society Season
Duncan Ward conducts a concert as part of the Lakeland Sinfonia Concert Society Season
Programme
- Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune
- Cello Concerto in E minor
- interval
- Concerto for Orchestra
Performers
- Duncan WardConductor
- Leonard Elschenbroichcellist
Composers
- 19:30Barbican, London
Man’s humanity to man amid the horrors of war links this imaginative programme that includes a world premiere by New Zealand composer Ross Harris.
Man’s humanity to man amid the horrors of war links this imaginative programme that includes a world premiere by New Zealand composer Ross Harris.
Programme
- Le tombeau de Couperin
- The Wound-Dresser
- Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
- FaceSymphonic Songs and Choruses (UK premiere)
Performers
- Marie Arnetsoprano
- James Waytenor
- Marcus Farnsworthbaritone
- Gergely Madarasconductor
