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Sun 5 Oct 2014
- St Giles' Cripplegate, London
Musicians from the Guildhall School explore chamber music works from Tavener.
Musicians from the Guildhall School explore chamber music works from Tavener.
Programme
- Pratirúpa for solo piano
- Threnos, for solo cello
- Palin, for solo cello
- The Last Sleep of the Virgin, for string quartet and handbells
Performers
- Musicians from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Composers
- Barbican, London
The BBC SO celebrates the music and life of composer John Tavener.
The BBC SO celebrates the music and life of composer John Tavener.
Programme
- Little Ceremonial
- Akhmatova: Requiem
- The Protecting Veil
Performers
- Alexander Vedernikovconductor
- Marie Arnetsoprano
- Nicolas Altstaedtcello
Composers
- Barbican, London
Film about John Tavener followed by a roundtable discussion.
- St Giles' Cripplegate, London
Choral music by Tavener.
Choral music by Tavener.
Programme
- The Lamb
- Song for Athene
- Coplas
- Missa wellensis
- Thunder Entered Her
Performers
- James Morganconductor
- Stephen Farrorgan
Composers
- Barbican, London
A documentary film on the life of the composer.
Sat 11 Oct 2014
- 10:30Barbican, London
An in-depth academic exploration of Nielsen's music
- 14:30Barbican, London
Find out more about Nielsen and his music
- Barbican, London
The BBC SO and Sakari Oramo launch their Nielsen Symphony Cycle
The BBC SO and Sakari Oramo launch their Nielsen Symphony Cycle
Programme
- Symphony No. 6 in B minor, ‘Pathétique’
- Violin Concerto No 4 in D major, K 218
- Symphony No 1 in G minor
Performers
- Sakari Oramoconductor
- Augustin HadelichViolin
Sat 18 Oct 2014
- 20:00Auditorio Alicante, SPAIN
Javier Perianes joins the BBC SO in Alicante, Spain.
Javier Perianes joins the BBC SO in Alicante, Spain.
Programme
- Don Juan
- Piano Concerto in G major
- The Firebird Suite
Performers
- Javier Perianespiano
- Sakari Oramoconductor
Part ofBBC SO Spain Tour 2014
Sun 19 Oct 2014
- 19:00Kursaal Auditorio San Sebastian, SPAIN
Javier Perianes joins the BBC SO in San Sebastian, Spain.
Javier Perianes joins the BBC SO in San Sebastian, Spain.
Programme
- En saga
- Piano Concerto in A minor
- The Firebird Suite
Performers
- Javier Perianespiano
- Sakari Oramoconductor
Composers
Part ofBBC SO Spain Tour 2014
Mon 20 Oct 2014
- 20:15Auditorio de Zaragoza, SPAIN
Javier Perianes joins the BBC SO in Zaragoza, Spain.
Javier Perianes joins the BBC SO in Zaragoza, Spain.
Programme
- En saga
- Piano Concerto in G major
- Symphony No. 5 in D minor
Performers
- Javier Perianespiano
- Sakari Oramoconductor
Part ofBBC SO Spain Tour 2014
Tue 21 Oct 2014
- 19:30Auditorio Nacional de Música, Madrid, SPAIN
Javier Perianes joins the BBC SO in Madrid, Spain.
Javier Perianes joins the BBC SO in Madrid, Spain.
Programme
- Don Juan
- Piano Concerto in A minor
- The Firebird Suite
Performers
- Javier Perianespiano
- Sakari Oramoconductor
Part ofBBC SO Spain Tour 2014
Fri 24 Oct 2014
- Barbican, London
Strauss' Don Juan and Stravinsky's Firebird suite
Strauss' Don Juan and Stravinsky's Firebird suite
Programme
- Don Juan
- Piano Concerto in A minor
- En saga
- The Firebird Suite
Performers
- Sakari Oramoconductor
- Javier PerianesPiano
Part ofBBC SO 2014-15 Season
Sat 1 Nov 2014
- Barbican, London
Music inspired by Schubert from Henze and Thomas Larcher.
Music inspired by Schubert from Henze and Thomas Larcher.
Programme
- Symphony No. 8 in B minor, 'Unfinished'
- Erlkönig - fantasy for orchestra
- A Padmore Cycle
- Harmonium
Performers
- Edward Gardnerconductor
- Mark PadmoreTenor
