BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Events
Sat 21 Feb 2026
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Violist Lawrence Power returns to perform Cassandra Millerâs acclaimed Viola Concerto, a piece heralded on its 2022 premiere as an instant classic.
Violist Lawrence Power returns to perform Cassandra Millerâs acclaimed Viola Concerto, a piece heralded on its 2022 premiere as an instant classic.
Programme
- Lulu Suite: I. Rondo
- I cannot love without trembling (Viola Concerto)
- Suite from Romeo and Juliet
Performers
- Lawrence Powerviola
- Ludovic Morlotconductor
Wed 25 Feb 2026
- 13:25MediaCityUK Salford
When it comes to symphonies, Beethoven's Third symphony was a real game changer.
When it comes to symphonies, Beethoven's Third symphony was a real game changer.
Programme
- Overture, D591, Op. 170, C major 'In the Italian Styleâ
- Symphony No. 3 'Eroica'
Performers
- Lorenzo Passeiniconductor
Composers
Wed 11 Mar 2026
- 13:25MediaCityUK Salford
Who knew Haydn and hot cross buns might be related?
Who knew Haydn and hot cross buns might be related?
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
- 11:15Skipton Town Hall
Join international storyteller Jan Blake, djembe player Mohamed Gueye and musicians of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra for an interactive performance of Ananse and the Monkeys for pre-schoolers.
Tue 10 Feb 2026
- 14:25MediaCityUK, Salford
Richard Straussâs Metamorphosen is a lament for strings, mourning the destruction of Europe in the World War II and the collapse of the musical civilisation that shaped and inspired him.
Richard Straussâs Metamorphosen is a lament for strings, mourning the destruction of Europe in the World War II and the collapse of the musical civilisation that shaped and inspired him.
Programme
- Metamorphosen
- Lamia
- Overture 'Leonore' No. 3
Performers
- Yoel GamzouConductor
Sat 7 Feb 2026
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Adam Hickox makes his Bridgewater Hall debut in this sparkling and generous programme of technicolour musical delights.
Adam Hickox makes his Bridgewater Hall debut in this sparkling and generous programme of technicolour musical delights.
Programme
- Les Eaux célestes
- Piano Concerto in G
- Symphonic Dances
Performers
- Adam Hickoxconductor
- Elisabeth BrauĂpiano
Fri 6 Feb 2026
- 19:30Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent
Rossiniâs exciting William Tell Overture, will be a complete contrast to Elisabeth Braussâ interpretation of the smouldering passions and rapid fire wit of Ravelâs G Major Piano Concerto.
Rossiniâs exciting William Tell Overture, will be a complete contrast to Elisabeth Braussâ interpretation of the smouldering passions and rapid fire wit of Ravelâs G Major Piano Concerto.
Programme
- William Tell: overture
- Piano Concerto in G major
- interval
- Symphony No 5
Performers
- Elisabeth BrauĂPiano
- Adam HickoxConductor
Fri 30 Jan 2026
- 20:00Royal Northern College of Music
Music from the court of Versailles begins and ends this sparkling exploration of the baroque.
Music from the court of Versailles begins and ends this sparkling exploration of the baroque.
Programme
- Suite from Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme
- Selections from The Art of Fugue
- Concerto for Two Trumpets
- Concerto for Oboe and Violin
- Selections from Les Indes Galantes, NaĂŻs, Hippolyte et Aricie, and Dardanus
Performers
- Jonathan Cohendirector
- Gwyn Owentrumpet
- Tom Fountaintrumpet
- Zoë Beyersviolin
Sun 25 Jan 2026
- 15:00National Centre for Early Music
Join us in York alongside presenter Sean Chandler for a magical, interactive performance of The Enormous Turnip, from the CBeebies series Musical Storyland at the National Centre for Early Music.















