Performances of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky at BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

For our season opener, an assembly of composers who, by embracing pain, find solace, redemption, and clarity.

Tonight, our string section takes centre stage. Written in 1939 as Europe teetered on the brink of war, Bartók’s Divertimento fuses Hungarian folk-rhythms with his signature spiky harmonies and driving momentum.

Step into a winter wonderland as we bring the magic of Christmas to life with a dazzling evening of festive music.

Rossini’s exciting William Tell Overture, will be a complete contrast to Elisabeth Brauss’ interpretation of the smouldering passions and rapid fire wit of Ravel’s G Major Piano Concerto.

Wolfe was two blocks from the Twin Towers when the planes hit on September 11, 2001. *Big Beautiful Dark and Scary* is the sound of that aftermath: an ominous, awesome wall of sound.