Performances of BBC Philharmonic Orchestra at BBC Proms
Thu 31 Jul 2025
- 18:30Royal Albert Hall
Joshua Weilerstein and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra perform Rachmaninov’s enigmatic final masterpiece, the Symphonic Dances, alongside Copland’s jazz-inspired Clarinet Concerto
Joshua Weilerstein and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra perform Rachmaninov’s enigmatic final masterpiece, the Symphonic Dances, alongside Copland’s jazz-inspired Clarinet Concerto
Programme
- Symphony No. 2(17 mins)
- Clarinet Concerto(18 mins)
- Clarinet Concerto(8 mins)
- interval
- Symphonic Dances(35 mins)
Performers
- Martin Fröstclarinet
- Joshua Weilersteinconductor
Part ofProms 2025
Mon 1 Sep 2025
- 18:30Royal Albert Hall
A chance to hear Shostakovich’s blistering operatic tragedy with Amanda Majeski starring as Katerina and Nicky Spence as her lover Sergey
A chance to hear Shostakovich’s blistering operatic tragedy with Amanda Majeski starring as Katerina and Nicky Spence as her lover Sergey
Programme
- The Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District(160 mins)(semi-staged; sung in English with English surtitles)
Performers
- Amanda MajeskiKaterina
- Brindley SherrattBoris/Ghost of Boris
- John FindonZinovy
- Thomas MoleMill-hand/Priest
- Nicky SpenceSergey
- Ava DoddAksinya/Convict
- Ronald SammShabby Peasant
- Alaric GreenSteward
- Chuma SijeqaPolice Sergeant
- William MorganTeacher
- Sir Willard WhiteOld Convict
- Niamh O'SullivanSonyetka
- Brass Section of the Orchestra of English National Opera
- John Storgårdsconductor
- Ruth Knightdirector
Composers
Part ofProms 2025
Sun 7 Sep 2025
- 15:00St George's Hall, Bradford
Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo presents a showcase as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, paying tribute to her African heritage and taking in iconic tracks from legends such as Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti, Hugh Masekela and Youssou N’Dour
Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo presents a showcase as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, paying tribute to her African heritage and taking in iconic tracks from legends such as Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti, Hugh Masekela and Youssou N’Dour
Programme
- African Symphony(80 mins)arr. Derrick Hodge; UK premiere
Performers
- Chris Cameronconductor
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