Welcome in the New Year with a stunning selection of much-loved favourites.
Welcome in the New Year with a stunning selection of much-loved favourites.
A live BBC Radio 3 broadcast with conductor Holly Mathieson - featuring works inspired by Oscar Wilde
A live BBC Radio 3 broadcast with conductor Holly Mathieson - featuring works inspired by Oscar Wilde
The orchestra visit King George’s Hall Blackburn for this performance, with BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist Aleksey Semenenko. Conducted by Holly Mathieson
The orchestra visit King George’s Hall Blackburn for this performance, with BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist Aleksey Semenenko. Conducted by Holly Mathieson
BBC SSO Chief Conductor Thomas Dausgaard conducts two World Premieres as part of 'Scottish Inspirations'.
BBC SSO Chief Conductor Thomas Dausgaard conducts two World Premieres as part of 'Scottish Inspirations'.
Reflecting on two and a half centuries since Beethoven’s birth, the European premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang’s heartening take on Fidelio – a vocal rhapsody on freedom and love.
Reflecting on two and a half centuries since Beethoven’s birth, the European premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang’s heartening take on Fidelio – a vocal rhapsody on freedom and love.
A live BBC Radio 3 broadcast showcasing British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams
A live BBC Radio 3 broadcast showcasing British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams
John Wilson leads the BBC Philharmonic in Nottingham for this illustrated introduction to Vaughan Williams’ music, joined by broadcaster Stephen Johnson
John Wilson leads the BBC Philharmonic in Nottingham for this illustrated introduction to Vaughan Williams’ music, joined by broadcaster Stephen Johnson
Join the BBC Symphony Orchestra as they perform pieces for BBC Radio 3's The New Music Show.
Pavel Kolesnikov plays Mozart Piano Concerto No.22
Pavel Kolesnikov plays Mozart Piano Concerto No.22
Peter Phillips conducts the BBC Singers in a celebration of late Tudor and Renaissance English Polyphony.
Explore the music featured in the evening's concert in these free pre-concert workshops for all ages
Joana Carneiro leads the BBC Symphony Orchestra in a programme inspired by Beethoven.
Joana Carneiro leads the BBC Symphony Orchestra in a programme inspired by Beethoven.
This unmissable performance will reconstruct the historic Beethoven Benefit Concert given in Vienna in December 1808.
This unmissable performance will reconstruct the historic Beethoven Benefit Concert given in Vienna in December 1808.
British tenor Alessandro Fisher joins conductor Ludovic Morlot for a live BBC Radio 3 broadcast
British tenor Alessandro Fisher joins conductor Ludovic Morlot for a live BBC Radio 3 broadcast
Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts Dvořák’s dramatic Seventh Symphony.
Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts Dvořák’s dramatic Seventh Symphony.
The BBC Singers and their Chief Conductor Sofi Jeannin join organist and pianist Richard Pearce for a concert of German Romantic choral music.
The worlds of fairy-tale and dream mingle in music seen through the eyes of a child.
The worlds of fairy-tale and dream mingle in music seen through the eyes of a child.
A live BBC Radio 3 broadcast with pianist Elisabeth Brauß and conductor Ludovic Morlot
A live BBC Radio 3 broadcast with pianist Elisabeth Brauß and conductor Ludovic Morlot
Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts works by Bacewicz, Mendelssohn and Dvořák.
Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts works by Bacewicz, Mendelssohn and Dvořák.
The worlds of fairy-tale and dream mingle in music seen through the eyes of a child.
The worlds of fairy-tale and dream mingle in music seen through the eyes of a child.
Experience Shostakovich’s masterpiece of despair, grotesquery and anger from height of World War II and a brand new work from a compelling new voice from Finland.
Experience Shostakovich’s masterpiece of despair, grotesquery and anger from height of World War II and a brand new work from a compelling new voice from Finland.
The BBC SSO perform at this year's Celtic Connections festival
The BBC Philharmonic presents BBC Radio 3’s Sound of Cinema with Matthew Sweet – an afternoon of classic Elmer Bernstein
The BBC Philharmonic presents BBC Radio 3’s Sound of Cinema with Matthew Sweet – an afternoon of classic Elmer Bernstein
Come and hear the latest in composition in Wales, as composers worthy of wider exposure have the opportunity to hear their works performed by the Orchestra.
An exciting collaboration with the Able Orchestra - the UK’s only integrated traditional and digital ensemble
Ritual, lament and incantation lie at the heart of this varied concert, moving from the purity of Arvo Pärt to the rich weave of Rachmaninov’s most epic, passionate and virtuosic concerto.
Ritual, lament and incantation lie at the heart of this varied concert, moving from the purity of Arvo Pärt to the rich weave of Rachmaninov’s most epic, passionate and virtuosic concerto.
A selection of choral works by the British composer Bernard Hughes alongside a selection of favourite composers he has chosen to complement his music.
Watch live as Michael Sanderling conducts works by Shostakovich, Barber & Mahler in Glasgow with contralto Claudia Huckle.
Watch live as Michael Sanderling conducts works by Shostakovich, Barber & Mahler in Glasgow with contralto Claudia Huckle.
Michael Sanderling conducts works by Shostakovich, Barber and Mahler.
Michael Sanderling conducts works by Shostakovich, Barber and Mahler.
The BBC Symphony Orchestra celebrate International Women's Day
Michael Sanderling conducts works by Shostakovich, Barber and Mahler at the Music Hall and is joined by contralto Claudia Huckle.
Michael Sanderling conducts works by Shostakovich, Barber and Mahler at the Music Hall and is joined by contralto Claudia Huckle.
The BBC Concert Orchestra and an all-star cast present a noir-inspired jazz audio drama by Kurt Elling and Phil Galdston.
The BBC Concert Orchestra and an all-star cast present a noir-inspired jazz audio drama by Kurt Elling and Phil Galdston.
Join the BBC Concert Orchestra for a free live recording of a new radio drama, Elizabeth and Essex, featuring Simon Russell Beale and with a classic score by Hollywood composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold.
In tonight's Journey Through Music, Robert Laidlow explores how composers can work with Artificial Intelligence and what the future of music could look (and sound) like
Russian pianist Zlata Chochieva performs Chopin's First Piano Concerto.
Russian pianist Zlata Chochieva performs Chopin's First Piano Concerto.
Soloists from both sides of the North Sea join the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for Mendelssohn’s great choral masterpiece of grandeur and soulfulness, his musical telling of the story of the prophet Elijah.
Soloists from both sides of the North Sea join the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for Mendelssohn’s great choral masterpiece of grandeur and soulfulness, his musical telling of the story of the prophet Elijah.
The BBC Philharmonic, with Principal Guest Conductor Ben Gernon, is in Leeds for an evening of music that includes a world premiere and a very dear soloist
The BBC Philharmonic, with Principal Guest Conductor Ben Gernon, is in Leeds for an evening of music that includes a world premiere and a very dear soloist
Walton’s First Symphony
Works that combine deep romantic lyricism with thrilling rhythmic charge.
Works that combine deep romantic lyricism with thrilling rhythmic charge.
Russian pianist Zlata Chochieva performs Chopin's First Piano Concerto in Edinburgh, with conductor Karl-Heinz Steffens.
Russian pianist Zlata Chochieva performs Chopin's First Piano Concerto in Edinburgh, with conductor Karl-Heinz Steffens.
Join the BBC Singers for a fun-filled, family concert suitable for ages 5-plus.
Hungarian conductor Gergely Madaras joins the orchestra for Dohnányi's First Symphony.
Hungarian conductor Gergely Madaras joins the orchestra for Dohnányi's First Symphony.
Sofi Jeannin conducts the world premiere of David Sawer’s work for choir and bassoon.
Join the BBC Symphony Orchestra at BBC Maida Vale Studios for a concert of old and new compositions - definitely not a programme for Valentine’s Day. The concert will be recorded for deferred broadcast on BBC Radio 3.
Karen Gomyo performs Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto with the BBC SSO and Hungarian guest conductor Gergely Madaras, in a concert also featuring music by Dohnányi and Smetana
Karen Gomyo performs Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto with the BBC SSO and Hungarian guest conductor Gergely Madaras, in a concert also featuring music by Dohnányi and Smetana
Join us for an exciting musical adventure for all the family as the BBC Concert Orchestra perform music from the BBC's Ten Pieces and explore the stories and secrets hidden in classical pieces of music.
Sibelius’ new symphonic sound
Join the BBC Concert Orchestra and special guests for a fantastic night celebrating tracks from one of the greatest albums of all time.
Hope vies with tragedy in the works of Dvořák and Sibelius.
Hope vies with tragedy in the works of Dvořák and Sibelius.
Sibelius’ new symphonic sound
The orchestra travel to Sheffield where they explore the extraordinary soundworld of a true landmark in musical history, Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique, led by BBC Philharmonic Principle Guest Conductor Ben Gernon
The orchestra travel to Sheffield where they explore the extraordinary soundworld of a true landmark in musical history, Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique, led by BBC Philharmonic Principle Guest Conductor Ben Gernon
Hope vies with tragedy in the works of Dvořák and Sibelius.
Hope vies with tragedy in the works of Dvořák and Sibelius.
Camilla Lundberg’s documentary examining the life and work of Anders Hillborg – the perfect introduction to our 2020 Total Immersion composer.
Join the BBC Concert Orchestra for an exciting adventure exploring the family history of its musicians and composers.
Join the BBC Concert Orchestra for an exciting adventure exploring the family history of its musicians and composers.
Chamber music by Anders Hillborg introduced by the composer himself.
Chamber music by Anders Hillborg introduced by the composer himself.
BBC SSO Principal Guest Conductor Ilan Volkov and the BBC SSO perform two Beethoven symphonies.
BBC SSO Principal Guest Conductor Ilan Volkov and the BBC SSO perform two Beethoven symphonies.
In the spiritual surroundings of St Giles’ Cripplegate, the voices of the BBC Singers offer immersive and embracing choral works including spine-tingling music by our 2020 Total Immersion composer Anders Hillborg.
In the spiritual surroundings of St Giles’ Cripplegate, the voices of the BBC Singers offer immersive and embracing choral works including spine-tingling music by our 2020 Total Immersion composer Anders Hillborg.
Anders Hillborg in conversation about his life and music.
Step into the unique and emotive sound-world of our Total Immersion composer Anders Hillborg and his unparalleled handling of the modern symphony orchestra.
Step into the unique and emotive sound-world of our Total Immersion composer Anders Hillborg and his unparalleled handling of the modern symphony orchestra.
Elizabeth Alker presents this afternoon's live BBC Radio 3 broadcast. PLEASE NOTE - Alpesh Chauhan replaces Clemens Schuldt as conductor and we hear Brahms's Tragic Overture in place of Glazunov's Spring and Summer.
Elizabeth Alker presents this afternoon's live BBC Radio 3 broadcast. PLEASE NOTE - Alpesh Chauhan replaces Clemens Schuldt as conductor and we hear Brahms's Tragic Overture in place of Glazunov's Spring and Summer.
To mark International Women’s Day 2020, BBC Radio 3 has commissioned seven very different composers to each write a movement of an a cappella choral work entitled Seven Ages of Woman. Each composer represents her own decade.
Donald Runnicles, the BBC SSO's Conductor Emeritus, returns to conduct Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony.
Donald Runnicles, the BBC SSO's Conductor Emeritus, returns to conduct Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony.
The orchestra bring Beethoven to Stoke on Trent Festival, where Clemens Schuldt conducts, joined by Martin Roscoe with Beethoven's most serene piano concerto
The orchestra bring Beethoven to Stoke on Trent Festival, where Clemens Schuldt conducts, joined by Martin Roscoe with Beethoven's most serene piano concerto
Donald Runnicles conducts Bruckner in Aberdeen.
Donald Runnicles conducts Bruckner in Aberdeen.
A lively programme from the BBC Concert Orchestra, with special guests the Bang On a Can All-Stars, featuring a UK premiere by composer Julia Wolfe.
A lively programme from the BBC Concert Orchestra, with special guests the Bang On a Can All-Stars, featuring a UK premiere by composer Julia Wolfe.
The soulful music of vocal sensation Lianne La Havas is given the symphonic treatment in a live orchestral performance with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted and arranged by the BBC SO’s new Creative Artist in Association, Jules Buckley.
Welsh folk group Calan join BBC NOW to mark St David’s Day
BBC Philharmonic Chief Conductor, Omer Meir Wellber, leads a live BBC Radio 3 broadcast with music from Ben-Haim & Elgar
BBC Philharmonic Chief Conductor, Omer Meir Wellber, leads a live BBC Radio 3 broadcast with music from Ben-Haim & Elgar
Come and hear the latest in composition in Wales, as composers worthy of wider exposure have the opportunity to hear their works performed by the Orchestra.
It’s 'strictly come singing' as the irrepressible Bruno Tonioli celebrates his passion for opera and the world’s most beautiful melodies in this special Palladium concert, featuring Joseph Calleja and Carly Paoli.
Come and hear the latest in composition in Wales, as composers worthy of wider exposure have the opportunity to hear their works performed by the Orchestra.
Step into the strange, wonderful, bizarre and utterly individual world of Gerald Barry as the BBC Singers present recent works from the cult composer
Step into the strange, wonderful, bizarre and utterly individual world of Gerald Barry as the BBC Singers present recent works from the cult composer
Come and hear the latest in composition in Wales, as composers worthy of wider exposure have the opportunity to hear their works performed by the Orchestra.
A cornerstone of the Barbican’s celebrations of 250 years since Beethoven’s birth: the composer’s musical vision of the divine unleashed by the forces of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus with vocal soloists conducted by Donald Runnicles.
A cornerstone of the Barbican’s celebrations of 250 years since Beethoven’s birth: the composer’s musical vision of the divine unleashed by the forces of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus with vocal soloists conducted by Donald Runnicles.
BBC Young Musician 2018 Lauren Zhang performs Rachmaninov’s epic Third Piano Concerto.
BBC Young Musician 2018 Lauren Zhang performs Rachmaninov’s epic Third Piano Concerto.
Soloist Pierre Genisson explores the virtuosity of the clarinet with incredible music ranging from classical to jazz.
Soloist Pierre Genisson explores the virtuosity of the clarinet with incredible music ranging from classical to jazz.
Martyn Brabbins conducts an exciting programme of works inspired by Mozart.
Martyn Brabbins conducts an exciting programme of works inspired by Mozart.
Can you Beat Beethoven? Be part of a special event for Sport Relief
Finding the route through Strauss’ ‘Metamorphosen’
Martyn Brabbins conducts one of the most popular Romantic symphonies, Tchaikovsky's Fifth, as well as music by Mussorgsky featuring mezzo-soprano Elena Zhidkova
Martyn Brabbins conducts one of the most popular Romantic symphonies, Tchaikovsky's Fifth, as well as music by Mussorgsky featuring mezzo-soprano Elena Zhidkova
Heroes, ruins and renewal: works of raw intensity by Beethoven and Strauss
Heroes, ruins and renewal: works of raw intensity by Beethoven and Strauss
Edward Gardner and the Orchestra revisit 1890s Vienna, bringing us all the searing power and extreme emotions of musical Romanticism’s last stand.
Edward Gardner and the Orchestra revisit 1890s Vienna, bringing us all the searing power and extreme emotions of musical Romanticism’s last stand.
Heroes, ruins and renewal: works of raw intensity by Beethoven and Strauss
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BBC NOW’s leader Lesley Hatfield directs this programme of delightful works that include one of Mozart’s most celebrated concertos and Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece for string orchestra.
BBC NOW’s leader Lesley Hatfield directs this programme of delightful works that include one of Mozart’s most celebrated concertos and Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece for string orchestra.
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BBC NOW’s leader Lesley Hatfield directs this programme of delightful works that include one of Mozart’s most celebrated concertos and Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece for string orchestra.
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Take a journey into classical music with BBC National Orchestra of Wales’ ever popular family concert.
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It was London that brought Grace Williams together with Ralph Vaughan Williams, her teacher at the Royal College of Music, and with Benjamin Britten, her fellow student there.
It was London that brought Grace Williams together with Ralph Vaughan Williams, her teacher at the Royal College of Music, and with Benjamin Britten, her fellow student there.
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Synthesizers, selfies and symphonies: this is a classical music concert that breaks all the rules!
The symbolism of Bach’s St Matthew Passion
Bach channels the tragedy and transcendence of the Passion into one heart-rending masterpiece.
Bach channels the tragedy and transcendence of the Passion into one heart-rending masterpiece.
The symbolism of Bach’s St Matthew Passion
Bach channels the tragedy and transcendence of the Passion into one heart-rending masterpiece.
Bach channels the tragedy and transcendence of the Passion into one heart-rending masterpiece.
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BBC Philharmonic Chief Conductor Omer Meir Wellber is joined by German cellist Jan Vogler for this performance in Nottingham
BBC Philharmonic Chief Conductor Omer Meir Wellber is joined by German cellist Jan Vogler for this performance in Nottingham
CoLaboratory is a brand new series of events at BBC Hoddinott Hall presenting unique concert experiences for music lovers, as BBC NOW invite partners from across the artistic spectrum to collaborate with them, fusing two musical worlds.
CoLaboratory is a brand new series of events at BBC Hoddinott Hall presenting unique concert experiences for music lovers, as BBC NOW invite partners from across the artistic spectrum to collaborate with them, fusing two musical worlds.
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Conductor Ryan Bancroft joins us to talk about his past as a dancer and his connection to the music of his homeland, America.
A programme that delights in dance and young romance, with a new work by Sir Karl Jenkins for the brilliant saxophonist and musical evangelist, Jess Gillam.
A programme that delights in dance and young romance, with a new work by Sir Karl Jenkins for the brilliant saxophonist and musical evangelist, Jess Gillam.
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Conductor Ryan Bancroft joins us to talk about his past as a dancer and his connection to the music of his homeland, America.
A programme that delights in dance and young romance, with a new work by Sir Karl Jenkins for the brilliant saxophonist and musical evangelist, Jess Gillam.
A programme that delights in dance and young romance, with a new work by Sir Karl Jenkins for the brilliant saxophonist and musical evangelist, Jess Gillam.
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The festival concludes with John Luther Adams’ epic, Pulitzer Prize-winning Become Ocean, with the Welsh symphonic premiere of a Huw Watkins piece and a festival commission by David Roche.
The festival concludes with John Luther Adams’ epic, Pulitzer Prize-winning Become Ocean, with the Welsh symphonic premiere of a Huw Watkins piece and a festival commission by David Roche.
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Conductor Laureate Tadaaki Otaka leads the orchestra and chorus in Beethoven’s masterful Missa Solemnis
Conductor Laureate Tadaaki Otaka leads the orchestra and chorus in Beethoven’s masterful Missa Solemnis
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Korngold was an Austrian wunderkind who took his considerable talents to Hollywood just as war broke. There he wrote film scores of new scope and invention, ‘wordless operas’ as he called them.
The season closes with the lush colours of Korngold and the bristling intensity of Mahler’s fifth symphony.
The season closes with the lush colours of Korngold and the bristling intensity of Mahler’s fifth symphony.
Korngold was an Austrian wunderkind who took his considerable talents to Hollywood just as war broke. There he wrote film scores of new scope and invention, ‘wordless operas’ as he called them.
The season closes with the lush colours of Korngold and the bristling intensity of Mahler’s fifth symphony.
The season closes with the lush colours of Korngold and the bristling intensity of Mahler’s fifth symphony.
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A mostly American Prom taking in the influences of jazz and popular music alongside iconic classic works by Barber and Copland respectively evoking a balmy Tennessee night and Pennsylvanian pioneer settlers.
A mostly American Prom taking in the influences of jazz and popular music alongside iconic classic works by Barber and Copland respectively evoking a balmy Tennessee night and Pennsylvanian pioneer settlers.
Associate Conductor Alpesh Chauhan opens our online and on-air Autumn Season.
Associate Conductor Alpesh Chauhan opens our online and on-air Autumn Season.
Mark Wigglesworth conducts works by Britten and Shostakovich
Mark Wigglesworth conducts works by Britten and Shostakovich
Highlights from Barbican Hall concerts of the last two decades. Conductors including Sakari Oramo, Dalia Stasevska and Sir Andrew Davis with works from the 20th and 21st centuries.
The Capriol Suite is one of Peter Warlock’s most popular works. Originally written in 1926 for two pianos and dedicated to the Breton composer Paul Ladmirault, this lively suite was later orchestrated by the composer himself.
The Capriol Suite is one of Peter Warlock’s most popular works. Originally written in 1926 for two pianos and dedicated to the Breton composer Paul Ladmirault, this lively suite was later orchestrated by the composer himself.
Elena Urioste plays Samuel Barber's popular concerto.
Elena Urioste plays Samuel Barber's popular concerto.
A live BBC Radio 3 broadcast with Chief Conductor Omer Meir Wellber
A live BBC Radio 3 broadcast with Chief Conductor Omer Meir Wellber
Our second October programme is three wonderfully brooding songs by Renaissance composer John Dowland.
Our second October programme is three wonderfully brooding songs by Renaissance composer John Dowland.
A force in British musical history, the BBC Symphony Orchestra marks its 90th anniversary with an afternoon of Anglo–Finnish music past and present, including a live concert conducted by the orchestra’s Finnish Principal Guest Conductor, Dalia Stasevska.
Join us for this week's digital performance as we celebrate Black History Month with a performance of Coleridge-Taylor's 'Nonet in F minor'.
Sir Mark Elder conducts music by Bach and Stravinsky and Schreker's 'Chamber Symphony'.
Sir Mark Elder conducts music by Bach and Stravinsky and Schreker's 'Chamber Symphony'.
Celebrating the BBC Symphony Orchestra at 90
Celebrating the BBC Symphony Orchestra at 90
Celebrating the BBC Symphony Orchestra at 90
Celebrating the BBC Symphony Orchestra at 90
Nicholas Collon conducts Beethoven's 'Pastoral' Symphony.
Nicholas Collon conducts Beethoven's 'Pastoral' Symphony.
We're delighted that BBC NOW’s Section Principal Viola, Rebecca Jones, is the soloist in this week's Autumn concert from our home rehearsal space: John Woolrich's 'Ulysses Awakes'
Celebrating the BBC Symphony Orchestra at 90
Tonight's programme is Judith Bingham’s alluringly magical Strange Words.
Tonight's programme is Judith Bingham’s alluringly magical Strange Words.
For the BBC SO’s first live concert of the season at the Barbican, we perform powerful and passionate music by Anna Clyne, Haydn and Magnus Lindberg.
For the BBC SO’s first live concert of the season at the Barbican, we perform powerful and passionate music by Anna Clyne, Haydn and Magnus Lindberg.
Choral music and dance collide in this compelling concert.
Choral music and dance collide in this compelling concert.
From BBC Maida Vale Studios, the BBC Symphony Orchestra is conducted by Nicholas Collon.
Described by the composer himself as “heartfelt”, Tchaikovsky's 'Serenade for Strings' is one not to miss.
Described by the composer himself as “heartfelt”, Tchaikovsky's 'Serenade for Strings' is one not to miss.
Martyn Brabbins conducts an all-Britten programme.
Martyn Brabbins conducts an all-Britten programme.
The piece that really put Warlock's name front and centre was the exquisitely beautiful and atmospheric symphonic poem, The Curlew; the work which even Warlock himself heralded as his best.
The piece that really put Warlock's name front and centre was the exquisitely beautiful and atmospheric symphonic poem, The Curlew; the work which even Warlock himself heralded as his best.
John Adams' Minimalist classic and Schumann's Second Symphony.
John Adams' Minimalist classic and Schumann's Second Symphony.
The BBC Singers present a programme of choral music in memory of Stephen Cleobury.
With the elegance of Elgar and the melodiousness of Dvorak, here's this week's autumn concert: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's 'Four Novelletten'.
With the elegance of Elgar and the melodiousness of Dvorak, here's this week's autumn concert: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's 'Four Novelletten'.
Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto and music from America conducted by Andrew Gourlay
Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto and music from America conducted by Andrew Gourlay
The first performance of our December season is Strauss' mesmerising 'Four Songs, Op.27'. With soprano Kathryn Rudge lending soaring vocals and Thomas Kemp conducting, this is definitely not one to miss!
The first performance of our December season is Strauss' mesmerising 'Four Songs, Op.27'. With soprano Kathryn Rudge lending soaring vocals and Thomas Kemp conducting, this is definitely not one to miss!
Ryan Wigglesworth conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra live from Maida Vale Studios.
On the anniversary of Olivier Messiaen’s birth, organist Ashley Grote play’s Messiaen’s festive masterpiece, La Nativité du Seigneur.
Steven Isserlis performs Schumann's soulful concerto.
Steven Isserlis performs Schumann's soulful concerto.
This week's concert piece is Schubert’s heartfelt and intricately beautiful Fifth Symphony.
This week's concert piece is Schubert’s heartfelt and intricately beautiful Fifth Symphony.
The BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Anna-Maria Helsing and with tenor Alessandro Fisher, perform works by Shirley Thompson, Finzi, Pook, Rautavaara and McCabe.
Join one of the world’s pre-eminent physicists for a mind-bending musical voyage through space and time, set to a soundtrack inspired by the great unknowns of the Universe.
Join one of the world’s pre-eminent physicists for a mind-bending musical voyage through space and time, set to a soundtrack inspired by the great unknowns of the Universe.
King of Christmas Bob Chilcott conducts the BBC Singers with special guests Jess Gillam and Katie Melua for a perfect concert to sing in the festive season.
A chance to hear the six final entries in the BBC Radio 3 Breakfast Carol Competition 2020.
BBC Symphony Orchestra take centre stage for BBC Radio 3's Afternoon Concert with a performance of Mendelssohn's account of the story of Elijah.
BBC Symphony Orchestra take centre stage for BBC Radio 3's Afternoon Concert with a performance of Mendelssohn's account of the story of Elijah.
King of Christmas Bob Chilcott conducts the BBC Singers and members of the BBC Concert Orchestra with special guests Jess Gillam and Katie Melua for a perfect concert to sing in the festive season.
King of Christmas Bob Chilcott conducts the BBC Singers and members of the BBC Concert Orchestra with special guests Jess Gillam and Katie Melua for a perfect concert to sing in the festive season.
For BBC Radio 3's Afternoon Concert, enjoy a heartwarming musical trip to cold Russia ending with Rachmaninov’s most infamous and intoxicating dance with love and death, the unstoppable Paganini Rhapsody.
For BBC Radio 3's Afternoon Concert, enjoy a heartwarming musical trip to cold Russia ending with Rachmaninov’s most infamous and intoxicating dance with love and death, the unstoppable Paganini Rhapsody.
Another chance to hear the first live Prom of 2020. Sakari Oramo and the BBC Symphony Orchestra perform Beethoven's Third Symphony, Copland and a Hannah Kendall world premiere.
A feast of Christmas choral music from the BBC Singers
For BBC Radio 3's Afternoon Concert, listen to highlights from the BBC Proms including Strauss's Alpine Symphony conducted by Semyon Bychkov.
Professor Brian Cox and the BBC Symphony Orchestra carry us across the Cosmos: music by Sibelius, Ives and Mahler with the BBC SO's Principal Guest Conductor, Dalia Stasevska.
For BBC Radio 3's Afternoon Concert on Christmas Eve, we hear Berlioz's The Childhood of Christ recorded at the Barbican in December 2018.
This week's concert piece is a song synonymous with Christmas, Adolphe Adam’s Cantique de Noel, better known to some as O Holy Night.
A festive treat from the BBC Singers and BBC Symphony Orchestra featuring Alan Bennett and Stephen Fry.
Another chance to listen to the BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Dalia Stasevska with South African soprano Golda Schultz and violinist Nicola Benedetti. A musical feast of old favourites and new delights to bring in the New Year.
Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 - polyphony at its most graceful and nimble.