BBC Orchestras and Choirs
BBC Orchestras and Choirs Calendar
By Month
Mon 1 Jun 2015
- 1 â 4 Jun 2015
The orchestra undertakes a series of concerts in Salford and Whitehaven for local schools.
Part ofBBC Philharmonic Learning
Wed 3 Jun 2015
- 19:30Hackney Empire
Paul Gambaccini presents a celebration of Pavarotti's greatest hits.
Part ofFriday Night is Music Night
Thu 4 Jun 2015
- 17:20Grange Park Opera, Hampshire
BBC Concert Orchestra performs in Fiddler on the Roof at Grange Park Opera
BBC Concert Orchestra performs in Fiddler on the Roof at Grange Park Opera
- 20:00St David's Hall, Cardiff
Thomas SĂžndergĂ„rd closes our St Davidâs Hall season with Mahlerâs âResurrectionâ Symphony
Thomas SĂžndergĂ„rd closes our St Davidâs Hall season with Mahlerâs âResurrectionâ Symphony
Programme
- Satyricon
- Symphony No. 2 in C minor, âResurrectionâ
Performers
- Thomas SÞndergÄrdConductor
- Susan GrittonSoprano
- Jennifer JohnstonMezzo
Composers
Fri 5 Jun 2015
- 16:30Kala Sangam Arts Centre
Players from the BBC Philharmonic perform with Asian musicians for In Tune,
Part ofBBC Music Day Performing Groups - 17:20Grange Park Opera, Hampshire
BBC Concert Orchestra performs in Fiddler on the Roof at Grange Park Opera
BBC Concert Orchestra performs in Fiddler on the Roof at Grange Park Opera
Tue 9 Jun 2015
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
John StorgĂ„rds launches our Nielsen Symphony Cycle on the composerâs birthday
John StorgĂ„rds launches our Nielsen Symphony Cycle on the composerâs birthday
Programme
- Symphony No 1 in G minor
- Songs from 'Des Knaben Wunderhorn'Wer hat dies Liedlein erdacht? Verlor'ne MĂŒh, Lied des Verfolgten in Turm, Wo die schönen Trompeten blasen
- interval
- Symphony No. 4, âThe Inextinguishableâ
Performers
- John StorgÄrdsConductor
- Roderick WilliamsBaritone
Composers
Fri 12 Jun 2015
- 14:30Maida Vale Studios
BBC New Generation Artist Benjamin Appl and pianist Richard Uttley join the BBC Symphony Orchestra and conductor Alexander Mickelwate
Part ofBBC SO 2014-15 Season - 17:20Grange Park Opera, Hampshire
BBC Concert Orchestra performs in Fiddler on the Roof at Grange Park Opera
BBC Concert Orchestra performs in Fiddler on the Roof at Grange Park Opera
- 19:30Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
The exhilarating Stephen Hough returns to the Brangwyn Hall for our season finale
The exhilarating Stephen Hough returns to the Brangwyn Hall for our season finale
Programme
- Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor
- Symphony No. 8
Performers
- Thomas SÞndergÄrdConductor
- Stephen HoughPiano
Composers
Sat 13 Jun 2015
- 17:20Grange Park Opera, Hampshire
BBC Concert Orchestra performs in Fiddler on the Roof at Grange Park Opera
BBC Concert Orchestra performs in Fiddler on the Roof at Grange Park Opera
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The orchestra performs Nielsenâs Second and Fifth symphonies alongside Mahlerâs songs.
The orchestra performs Nielsenâs Second and Fifth symphonies alongside Mahlerâs songs.
Programme
- Symphony No 2 'The Four Temperaments'
- Songs from 'Des Knaben Wunderhorn'Des Antonius von Padua Fischpredigt, Trost im UnglĂŒck, Der Schildwache Nachtlied, Der Tambourg'sell
- interval
- Symphony No 5
Performers
- John StorgÄrdsConductor
- Florian BoeschBaritone
Composers
Thu 18 Jun 2015
- 17:20Grange Park Opera, Hampshire
BBC Concert Orchestra performs in Fiddler on the Roof at Grange Park Opera
BBC Concert Orchestra performs in Fiddler on the Roof at Grange Park Opera
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The orchestra performs Nielsenâs Sixth and Third symphonies alongside Mahler.
The orchestra performs Nielsenâs Sixth and Third symphonies alongside Mahler.
Programme
- Symphony No 6 'Sinfonia semplice'
- Songs from 'Des Knaben Wunderhorn'Rheinlegendchen, Das irdische Leben, Revelge, Lob des hohen Verstandes
- interval
- Symphony No. 3, âSinfonia espansivaâ
Performers
- John StorgÄrdsConductor
- Gillian KeithSoprano
- Hanno MĂŒller-BrachmannBaritone
Composers
Sat 20 Jun 2015
- 19:30City Halls
Alexander Sitkovetsky and Ćukasz Borowicz perform works by Panufnik at City Halls
Alexander Sitkovetsky and Ćukasz Borowicz perform works by Panufnik at City Halls
Programme
- Divertimento for Strings (after F. Janiewicz' string trios)
- A Musical Joke, K 522
- Violin Concerto
- Lullaby
- Sinfonia rustica
Performers
- Alexander Sitkovetskyviolin
- Ćukasz BorowiczConductor
Composers
Part ofPanufnik: a celebration
Sun 21 Jun 2015
- 14:30City Halls
Ewa Kupiec performs works by Panufnik and LutosĆawski
Part ofPanufnik: a celebration - 16:00City Halls
Ćukasz Borowicz conducts works by Panufnik at City Halls
Ćukasz Borowicz conducts works by Panufnik at City Halls
Programme
- Polonia(suite)
- Piano Concerto
- Symphony No.10
- Sinfonia sacra(Symphony No.3)
Performers
- Ewa Kupiecpiano
- Ćukasz Borowiczconductor
Composers
Part ofPanufnik: a celebration - 16:20Grange Park Opera, Hampshire
BBC Concert Orchestra performs in Fiddler on the Roof at Grange Park Opera
BBC Concert Orchestra performs in Fiddler on the Roof at Grange Park Opera
- 19:00MediaCityUK, Salford
An evening with members of the BBC Philharmonic on a cruise around The Quays
Tue 23 Jun 2015
- 19:30Southbank Centre, London
Embrace the creative spirit of Finland with VÀrttinÀ and the BBC Concert Orchestra
Embrace the creative spirit of Finland with VÀrttinÀ and the BBC Concert Orchestra
Programme
- Chorale
- LemminkÀinen and the Maidens of the Island
- Finlandia
- Lintukoto (Isle of Bliss)
- Selected worksSolo sets and collaborations with BBC Concert Orchestra
Performers
- VÀrttinÀfolk-pop band
- Stephen Bellconductor
- Fiona Talkingtonpresenter
- Tom Ravenscroftpresenter
Wed 24 Jun 2015
- 14:00MediaCityUK, Salford
Michael Francis conducts the BBC Philharmonic
Michael Francis conducts the BBC Philharmonic
Programme
- Ancient Airs and Dances, Set 3(15 mins)
- Lamentate(35 mins)
Performers
- Michael FrancisConductor
- Pavel KolesnikovPiano
Composers
- 19:30Snape Maltings Concert Hall
The BBC Symphony Orchestra and Sakari Oramo are joined by soprano Alice Coote for Mahler's song cycle Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen.
The BBC Symphony Orchestra and Sakari Oramo are joined by soprano Alice Coote for Mahler's song cycle Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen.
Programme
- The Oceanides
- Everyone Sang
- The Sea
- Songs of a Wayfarer
- Four Sea Interludes from âPeter Grimesâ
Performers
- Alice Cootesoprano
- Tal Rosnervideo and animation
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
Part ofBBC SO 2014-15 Season
Thu 25 Jun 2015
- 17:20Grange Park Opera, Hampshire
BBC Concert Orchestra performs in Fiddler on the Roof at Grange Park Opera
BBC Concert Orchestra performs in Fiddler on the Roof at Grange Park Opera
Fri 26 Jun 2015
- 17:20Grange Park Opera, Hampshire
BBC Concert Orchestra performs in Fiddler on the Roof at Grange Park Opera
BBC Concert Orchestra performs in Fiddler on the Roof at Grange Park Opera
- 18:40Maida Vale Studios
An opportunity for singers who are interested in auditioning for the Chorus to take part in a rehearsal of Walton's Belshazzar's Feast
- 19:30BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
JanĂĄÄek, Shostakovich & Mozart
JanĂĄÄek, Shostakovich & Mozart
Programme
- String Quartet No. 1 'The Kreutzer Sonata' (arr. Richard Tognetti)
- Piano Concerto No. 9 in E flat major âJeunehommeâ
- Symphony for strings and wind Op.73a, arr. Rudolf Barshai from String Quartet No.3 (Op.73)
Performers
- Lesley HatfieldViolin/Director
- Louis SchwizgebelPiano
Sat 27 Jun 2015
- 19:30MediaCityUK, Salford
An evening of classical music with a distinctive American theme.
An evening of classical music with a distinctive American theme.
Programme
- Medea's Meditation and Dance of Vengeance, Op 23a(13 mins)
- Piano Concerto in F major(31 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 3(39 mins)
Performers
- Michael FrancisConductor
- Freddy KempfPiano
Mon 29 Jun 2015
- 13:30MediaCityUK, Salford
Conductor John Wilson rehearses music by Aaron Copland.
Conductor John Wilson rehearses music by Aaron Copland.
Programme
- Fanfare for the Common Man
- El salĂłn MĂ©xico
- Rodeo â Four Dance Episodes
Performers
- John WilsonConductor
Composers
Tue 30 Jun 2015
- 19:30Cheltenham Town Hall
The opening night of the 2015 Cheltenham Music Festival
The opening night of the 2015 Cheltenham Music Festival
Programme
- Short Ride in a Fast Machine
- Appalachian Spring
- Rhapsody in Blue (orch. Grofé)
- Four Sea Interludes from âPeter Grimesâ
- Water Nightconducted Eric Whitacre
- The FirebirdBerceuse & Finale
- An American in Paris
Performers
- Ben Gernonconductor
- Eric Whitacreconductor
Wed 1 Jul 2015
- 20:00Regentenbau, Max-Littmann-Saal
Sakari Oramo and the BBC Symphony Orchestra return to the prestigious Kissinger Sommer International Music Festival in southern Germany.
Sakari Oramo and the BBC Symphony Orchestra return to the prestigious Kissinger Sommer International Music Festival in southern Germany.
Programme
- Peer Gynt, Suite No. 1, Op 46
- Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, âEmperorâ
- Scene with Cranes, from Kuolema Op. 44
- Valse triste
- Symphony No. 4 in B flat major
Performers
- Sakari OramoConductor
- Igor LevitPiano
Part ofKissinger Sommer Festival 2015
