BBC Orchestras and Choirs Events
Fri 27 May 2022
- 18:00Rivington Terraced Gardens
The brass section of the BBC Philharmonic perform a programme of popular classics, show tunes and medleys in the relaxing grounds of Rivington Terraced Gardens, Bolton
27 May, Rivington Terraced Gardens - 19:30Dorchester Abbey
The BBC Concert Orchestra return to Oxfordshire for the English Music Festival 2022, in the glorious surroundings of Dorchester Abbey.
Part ofBBC Concert Orchestra 2021-2022 - 19:30Barbican, London
Star pianist Stephen Hough plays Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini while Alphesh Chauhan conducts Bruckner’s unfinished final symphony.
Star pianist Stephen Hough plays Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini while Alphesh Chauhan conducts Bruckner’s unfinished final symphony.
Programme
- The Price of Curiosity(BBC Commission: world premiere)
- Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
- Symphony No 9
Performers
- Alpesh Chauhanconductor
- Stephen Houghpiano
Wed 1 Jun 2022
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Another opportunity to hear the BBC Philharmonic from The Bridgewater Hall, with music by Haydn, Bach and Mozart
Another opportunity to hear the BBC Philharmonic from The Bridgewater Hall, with music by Haydn, Bach and Mozart
Programme
- Mass in B flat major, ‘Harmoniemesse’
- Musical Offering – Ricercar a 6 (orch. Webern)
- Symphony No. 41 in C major, 'Jupiter'
Performers
- Ben Gernonconductor
- Chetham's Choir
- Georgie Malcolmsoprano
- Clara Mourizmezzo soprano
- Joshua Ellicotttenor
- Thomas Ashdownbaritone
Tune in, Wednesday 1 June - 19:30Southbank Centre, London
BBC Radio 2 & the BBC Concert Orchestra celebrate Royalty on screen.
BBC Radio 2 & the BBC Concert Orchestra celebrate Royalty on screen.
Programme
- The Private Lives of Elizabeth and EssexOverture
- The Madness of King GeorgeFront Titles, Smile, It's What You're Paid For
- Shakespeare in LoveSuite
- Gianni SchicchiO mio babbino caro
- Wolf HallConcert Suite
- The King and I (arr. Rob Mathes)Overture, I Whistle A Happy Tune
- Richard IIIPrelude
- CamelotOverture, Before I Gaze At You Again
- The Kings SpeechSuite
- Symphony No 7 in A majorAllegretto
- The QueenSuite
- King's RhapsodyFly Home, Little Heart (Far, Far Away)
- Crown Imperial
- The James Bond Theme
Performers
- Carly Paolisoprano
- Stephen Bellconductor
Thu 26 May 2022
- 14:25MediaCityUK, Salford
Leslie Suganandarajah conducts the BBC Philharmonic with music from Julia Perry, Robert Schumann and Frédéric Chopin, with pianist Juho Pohjonen
Leslie Suganandarajah conducts the BBC Philharmonic with music from Julia Perry, Robert Schumann and Frédéric Chopin, with pianist Juho Pohjonen
Programme
- Die Braut von Messina, op. 100(8 mins)
- Short Piece(7 mins)
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor(30 mins)
Performers
- Juho Pohjonenpianist
- Leslie Suganandarajahconductor
Part ofBBC Philharmonic Studio Concerts
Wed 25 May 2022
- 19:30The Old Woollen – Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley
Jess Gillam presents her ARIA-winning BBC Radio 3 show and podcast in a special live concert from Farsley, joined by members of the BBC Philharmonic
Part ofBBC Philharmonic Studio Concerts
Tue 24 May 2022
- 14:00MediaCityUK, Salford
RNCM soloists on the International Artist Diploma course perform under the batons of RNCM student conductors with the BBC Philharmonic
RNCM soloists on the International Artist Diploma course perform under the batons of RNCM student conductors with the BBC Philharmonic
Programme
- In the South (Alassio)
- Concerto for bassoon and orchestra ("Concerto da Esperimento")(18 mins)
- interval
- D’un soir triste
- Symphonie in B minor(11 mins)Arr. Matthews
- Danzas fantásticas, Op 22(16 mins)
Performers
- Yi Weiconductor
- Anna Beresfordconductor
- Elizabeth Vergara Gallegoconductor
- Nicolò Biemmibassoon
Part ofBBC Philharmonic Studio Concerts
Sun 22 May 2022
- 14:30Royal Albert Hall
Join us for an afternoon of the best classical music, celebrating Raymond Gubbay’s long association with the Royal Albert Hall.
Part ofBBC Concert Orchestra 2021-2022 - 15:00Barbican, London
Nathalie Stutzmann makes her BBC Symphony Orchestra podium debut in Tchaikovsky’s most emotional symphony, while orchestra and chorus are united for Brahms at his most hushed
Nathalie Stutzmann makes her BBC Symphony Orchestra podium debut in Tchaikovsky’s most emotional symphony, while orchestra and chorus are united for Brahms at his most hushed
Programme
- Nänie
- Song of the Fates
- Song of Destiny
- Symphony No. 6 in B minor, ‘Pathétique’
Performers
- Nathalie Stutzmannconductor
Composers