BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Events
Thu 16 Apr 2026
- 14:00City Halls
Guest Conductor Elim Chan reveals the deadly secrets of Bartók’s thrilling work 'Bluebeard’s Castle' with the help of two world-class soloists.
Guest Conductor Elim Chan reveals the deadly secrets of Bartók’s thrilling work 'Bluebeard’s Castle' with the help of two world-class soloists.
Programme
- Four Sea Interludes from ‘Peter Grimes’(16 mins)
- Hamlet Suite(23 mins)
- interval
- Duke Bluebeard’s Castle(55 mins)
Performers
- Dorottya Lángmezzo soprano
- Gábor Bretzbaritone
- Elim ChanConductor
Fri 17 Apr 2026
- 19:30Music Hall, Aberdeen
Dorottya Láng & Gábor Bretz join conductor Elim Chan for Bartók’s thrilling work 'Bluebeard’s Castle' revealing deadly secrets. Plus pieces by Britten & Shostakovich in this dramatic concert!
Dorottya Láng & Gábor Bretz join conductor Elim Chan for Bartók’s thrilling work 'Bluebeard’s Castle' revealing deadly secrets. Plus pieces by Britten & Shostakovich in this dramatic concert!
Programme
- Four Sea Interludes from ‘Peter Grimes’(16 mins)
- Hamlet Suite(23 mins)
- interval
- Duke Bluebeard’s Castle(55 mins)(one-act opera)
Performers
- Dorottya Lángmezzo soprano
- Gábor Bretzbaritone
- Elim ChanConductor
Wed 22 Apr 2026
- 19:30SWG3
Londoner Ayanna Witter-Johnson blends jazz & classical, teaming with Scottish pianist Fergus McCreadie & BBC SSO players at Glasgow’s SWG3. Celebrating Scottish jazz legends, their collaboration merges jazz, folk, & classical in a unique musical tribute.
Part ofBBC SSO 2025-26 Season
Sat 2 May 2026
- 20:00City Halls
Ilan Volkov conducts the first of two evening concerts with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Saturday's concert features a world premiere and BBC Commission by Christopher Fox, plus UK premieres by Laura Bowler and Angélica Castelló.
Ilan Volkov conducts the first of two evening concerts with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Saturday's concert features a world premiere and BBC Commission by Christopher Fox, plus UK premieres by Laura Bowler and Angélica Castelló.
Programme
- Things Are Against UsUK Premiere
- interval
- Star Washers(for orchestra and electronics) (UK Premiere)
- Minding the hive(for quartertone accordion and orchestra) (World Premiere, BBC Commission)
Performers
- Angélica Castellóelectronics
- GBSR Duopiano and percussion
- Laura Bowlervocalist
- Lore Amenabar Larrañagaquarter-tone accordion
- Ilan VolkovConductor
Part ofTectonics 2026 - 21:30City Halls
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