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   BBC Symphony Orchestra and Jiří Bělohlávek

Jiri Belohlavek. Photo by Clive Barda

A stunning series of concerts from the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chief Conductor Jiří Bělohlávek featuring great works from the heart of classical music as part of the Orchestra's 2008-2009 season.

    Dagmar Peckova Thursday 8 January 7.00pm
    DVORÁK Symphony No. 9, 'From the New World'

    Plus music by Smetana, Suk, Mahler and Dvořák
    Bělohlávek conducts one of the most popular pieces of music from his Czech homeland; Dagmar Pecková sings Mahler.

      Magdalena Kozena Friday 27 March 7.00pm
      MARTINU Julietta

      Magdalena Kozená takes the title role in Martinu's compelling fantasy opera set in a dream world by the sea.

        Katherine Broderick Thursday 30 April 7.00pm
        BRUCKNER Mass No. 3 in F minor

        Plus music by Wagner Prize-winning young soprano Katherine Broderick joins a line-up of outstanding soloists for Bruckner's exultant Mass in F minor.

          Jean-Guihen Queryas Saturday 16 May 7.30pm
          TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 6 in B minor, 'Pathétique'

          Plus music by Brian Elias and Haydn
          Tchaikovsky's beautiful but tragic sixth symphony and Haydn's delightful C major Cello Concerto.

            Jiri Belohlavek Saturday 23 May 7.30pm
            MAHLER Symphony No. 5 in c sharp minor

            Plus music by Haydn
            Mahler's life-enhancing and hugely popular fifth symphony and Hadyn's D major Cello Concerto.



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