BBC Orchestras and Choirs

Tonight is all about stories of the human spirit. Alban Gerhardt returns with Shostakovich’s second cello concert whilst ‘A Hero’s Life’ is the musical autobiography of Richard Strauss, under the baton of Alpesh Chauhan OBE.

Following the success of the release of their fifth studio album Mynd A’r Tŷ am Dro and a sold-out tour in the spring, Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog’s stunningly beautiful music will be performed with the Orchestra in a career spanning concert.

Legendary Jazz-fusion drummer Billy Cobham celebrates his 80th birthday by going large, in this electrifying new collaboration with Guy Barker and the full BBC Concert Orchestra.

Imagine dancing dolls in a magical toy shop, and a pair of fabulous can-can dancers plotting to stay together at any cost and you have the charming story of La boutique fantasque.

The BBC Concert Orchestra returns to the EFG London Jazz Festival with a full symphonic tribute to the life, work and genius of John Coltrane – arranged and curated by Carlos Simon.

Martyn Brabbins takes to the podium in a programme of British masterpieces as we travel to Aberystwyth and Bangor this November.

The BBC Singers and conductor Nicholas Chalmers present a concert of reflective music to mark the end of the season of Remembrance.

Martyn Brabbins takes to the podium in a programme of British masterpieces as we travel to Aberystwyth and Bangor this November.

Imagine...glorious tunes in an enchanting ballet score for a timeless fairy tale.

Come and experience the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra live from the BBC Philharmonic Studio at MediaCityUK in a performance of two timeless masterpieces.