Performances of Richard Strauss at BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
(See all works in BBC Philharmonic Orchestra by Richard Strauss)Tue 16 Dec 2025
- 14:25MediaCityUK Salford
The irresistible sway of Johann Strauss’s An der schönen blauen Donau has made it arguably the most famous waltz of all time.
The irresistible sway of Johann Strauss’s An der schönen blauen Donau has made it arguably the most famous waltz of all time.
Programme
- An der schönen blauen Donau
- Tanzwalzer op. 53
- Straussiana
- Rosenkavalier Suite
Performers
- Leslie Suganandarajahconductor
Sat 10 Jan 2026
- 19:30Royal Northern College of Music
The RNCM Strings Festival celebrates the versatility, beauty, and brilliance of string music through a weekend of inspiring performances and collaborations.
The RNCM Strings Festival celebrates the versatility, beauty, and brilliance of string music through a weekend of inspiring performances and collaborations.
Programme
- Pearly, goldy, woody, bloody, or, Abundance
- Cello Concerto No 1 in C major
- Violin Concerto in D major
- Don Juan Op 20
Performers
- Naomi WooConductor
- Ning Fengviolin
- Li-Wei Qincello
- RNCM Students
Sat 14 Mar 2026
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Rhapsodies on love, death, and lust
Rhapsodies on love, death, and lust
Programme
- Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isoldefeaturing Sarah Wegener (soprano)
- The Landscape Wakes (UK premiere)
- Tintagel
- Four Last Songsfeaturing Sarah Wegener (soprano)
Performers
- Sarah Wegenersoprano
- Nicholas Carterconductor
Wed 18 Mar 2026
- 13:25MediaCityUK Salford
Puccini first showcased his operatic voice through the orchestra alone with his Capriccio Sinfonico. Marking the start of his signature musical style, it blends the lyrical and dramatic qualities that later came to define his iconic operas.
Puccini first showcased his operatic voice through the orchestra alone with his Capriccio Sinfonico. Marking the start of his signature musical style, it blends the lyrical and dramatic qualities that later came to define his iconic operas.
Programme
- Capriccio sinfonico
- Macbeth
- The Cunning Little Vixen Suite
Performers
- Clelia Cafieroconductor
