Performances of Edward Elgar at BBC Orchestras and Choirs
(See all works in BBC Orchestras and Choirs by Edward Elgar)Fri 19 Sep 2025
- 14:30St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge
Conductor Martyn Brabbins returns to conduct the BBC Singers in the world premiere of Bristol-based composer John Pickard's BBC commission, Elemental.
Conductor Martyn Brabbins returns to conduct the BBC Singers in the world premiere of Bristol-based composer John Pickard's BBC commission, Elemental.
Programme
- Hymns from the Rig Veda, H90, Op 24
- The Ballad of Little Musgrave
- Missa Brevis
- Five Part-Song from The Greek Anthology, Op. 45
- interval
- ElementalWorld Premiere: BBC Commission
Performers
- Elizabeth Bassharp
- Andrew Barclaypercussion
- Richard Pearcepiano
- BBC Singersensemble
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
Part ofBBC Singers 2025-26
Thu 12 Mar 2026
- 14:00City Halls
Britten's playful 'Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra' is paired with the composer's Cello Symphony. Plus, there's music inspired by the enchanting imagination of William Shakespeare.
Britten's playful 'Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra' is paired with the composer's Cello Symphony. Plus, there's music inspired by the enchanting imagination of William Shakespeare.
Programme
- Aurora(10 mins)
- Cello Symphony(34 mins)
- interval
- Falstaff(30 mins)
- The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra(17 mins)
Performers
- Alban Gerhardtcello
- Ryan WigglesworthConductor
Sat 18 Apr 2026
- 15:00Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
Striking a balance between the light-hearted and the noble, Elgar’s Variations are an ingenious collection of musical sketches of his friends plus an astute self-portrait; an enigma hidden within the score.
Striking a balance between the light-hearted and the noble, Elgar’s Variations are an ingenious collection of musical sketches of his friends plus an astute self-portrait; an enigma hidden within the score.
Programme
- Sea Sketches
- Violin Concerto No 3 in B minor
- ‘Enigma’ Variations
Performers
- Jaime Martínconductor
- 諏訪内晶子violin
Sun 19 Apr 2026
- 15:00BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Striking a balance between the light-hearted and the noble, Elgar’s Variations are an ingenious collection of musical sketches of his friends plus an astute self-portrait; an enigma hidden within the score.
Striking a balance between the light-hearted and the noble, Elgar’s Variations are an ingenious collection of musical sketches of his friends plus an astute self-portrait; an enigma hidden within the score.
Programme
- Sea Sketches
- Violin Concerto No 3 in B minor
- ‘Enigma’ Variations
Performers
- Jaime MartínConductor
- 諏訪内晶子violin
