BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Events
Sun 17 May 2026
- 14:00City Halls
Glasgow accordionist Ryan Corbett performs Jay Capperauld’s electrifying concerto that was written especially for him and Emilia Hoving conducts Prokofiev’s enchanting story of star-crossed lovers.
Glasgow accordionist Ryan Corbett performs Jay Capperauld’s electrifying concerto that was written especially for him and Emilia Hoving conducts Prokofiev’s enchanting story of star-crossed lovers.
Programme
- The Rapids of Life(11 mins)(UK Premiere)
- Accordion Concerto ‘Galvanic Dances’(18 mins)
- interval
- Romeo and Juliet(43 mins)(Selection from the ballet)
Performers
- Ryan Corbettaccordion
- Emilia HovingConductor
Thu 21 May 2026
- 19:30City Halls
A glorious finale to the 90th season, where voices and orchestra soar as one.
A glorious finale to the 90th season, where voices and orchestra soar as one.
Programme
- Ave Maria (1861 setting)(4 mins)
- Magnificat - for solo soprano, chorus and orchestra(30 mins)(revised version, world premiere)
- interval
- Symphony No. 4 in E flat major, ‘Romantic’(65 mins)
Performers
- Sophie Bevansoprano
Composers
Sat 30 May 2026
- 19:00City Halls
Join BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Classical Musician 2025 Grand Final on 30 May 2026 at 7pm! Three talented finalists perform with BBC SSO, conducted by Jonathan Bloxham. Judges: Helen Grime, Su a Lee, and David McGuinness. Hosted by Judith Ralston.
Join BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Classical Musician 2025 Grand Final on 30 May 2026 at 7pm! Three talented finalists perform with BBC SSO, conducted by Jonathan Bloxham. Judges: Helen Grime, Su a Lee, and David McGuinness. Hosted by Judith Ralston.
Programme
- Oboe Concerto(19 mins)
- Cello Concerto in B minor(15 mins)Op.104, mvt I. Allegro (1894)
- Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini(24 mins)Op. 43, variations 11-24
Performers
- Jonathan Bloxhamconductor
- Anastasia-Maria Barbupiano
- Alasdair Cotteeoboe
- Finn Mannioncello
- Judith Ralstonhost
Fri 12 Jun 2026
- 19:30Snape Maltings Concert Hall
A mysterious princess, a remote castle, and a tense love triangle shape Debussy’s dark, dreamlike fairytale opera. Pelléas et Mélisande blends shadowy symbols with shimmering music. Rory Kinnear directs, with Ryan Wigglesworth leading a stellar cast.
A mysterious princess, a remote castle, and a tense love triangle shape Debussy’s dark, dreamlike fairytale opera. Pelléas et Mélisande blends shadowy symbols with shimmering music. Rory Kinnear directs, with Ryan Wigglesworth leading a stellar cast.
Programme
- Pelléas et Mélisande(155 mins)
Performers
- Jacques ImbrailoPelléas - baritone
- Sophie BevanMélisande - soprano
- Gordon BintnerGolaud - baritone
- Sarah ConnollyGeneviève – mezzo-soprano
- John TomlinsonArkel – bass
- Ryan WigglesworthConductor
- Rory KinnearDirector
- Vicki MortimerDesigner
- Paule ConstableLighting designer
Composers
Sat 13 Jun 2026
- 19:30Snape Maltings Concert Hall
A mysterious princess, a remote castle, and a tense love triangle shape Debussy’s dark, dreamlike fairytale opera. Pelléas et Mélisande blends shadowy symbols with shimmering music. Rory Kinnear directs, with Ryan Wigglesworth leading a stellar cast.
A mysterious princess, a remote castle, and a tense love triangle shape Debussy’s dark, dreamlike fairytale opera. Pelléas et Mélisande blends shadowy symbols with shimmering music. Rory Kinnear directs, with Ryan Wigglesworth leading a stellar cast.
Programme
- Pelléas et Mélisande(155 mins)
Performers
- Jacques ImbrailoPelléas - baritone
- Sophie BevanMélisande - soprano
- Gordon BintnerGolaud - baritone
- Sarah ConnollyGeneviève – mezzo-soprano
- John TomlinsonArkel – bass
- Ryan WigglesworthConductor
- Rory Kinneardirector
- Vicki Mortimerdesigner
- Paule ConstableLighting designer
Composers
