BBC Orchestras and Choirs Events
Fri 15 May 2026
- 19:30Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
Earthly travail lead to heavenly bliss in Strauss’ Death and Transfiguration. To conduct we welcome back award-winning French conductor Alexandre Bloch.
Earthly travail lead to heavenly bliss in Strauss’ Death and Transfiguration. To conduct we welcome back award-winning French conductor Alexandre Bloch.
Programme
- Violin Concerto
- Concerto for Orchestra
- Death and Transfiguration
Performers
- Alexandre Blochconductor
- Veronika Eberleviolin
Sat 16 May 2026
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
In this striking exploration of Nordic soundscapes, Chief Conductor John Storgårds will flex every Finnish musical muscle as he leads the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.
In this striking exploration of Nordic soundscapes, Chief Conductor John Storgårds will flex every Finnish musical muscle as he leads the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.
Programme
- Cantus arcticus
- Violin Concerto
- Symphony No 5
Performers
- John Storgårdsconductor
- Simone Lamsmaviolin
Sun 17 May 2026
- 14:00City Halls
Glasgow accordionist Ryan Corbett performs Jay Capperauld’s electrifying concerto that was written especially for him and Emilia Hoving conducts Prokofiev’s enchanting story of star-crossed lovers.
Glasgow accordionist Ryan Corbett performs Jay Capperauld’s electrifying concerto that was written especially for him and Emilia Hoving conducts Prokofiev’s enchanting story of star-crossed lovers.
Programme
- The Rapids of Life(11 mins)(UK Premiere)
- Accordion Concerto ‘Galvanic Dances’(18 mins)
- interval
- Romeo and Juliet(43 mins)(Selection from the ballet)
Performers
- Ryan Corbettaccordion
- Emilia HovingConductor
- 19:30Barbican, London
The BBC Symphony Orchestra presents Requiem for America: Singing for the Invisible People — Brent Michael Davids’s searing work which confronts hard truths about America’s founding.
The BBC Symphony Orchestra presents Requiem for America: Singing for the Invisible People — Brent Michael Davids’s searing work which confronts hard truths about America’s founding.
Programme
- Requiem for America: Singing for the Invisible People
Performers
- Teddy Abramsconductor
- Brent Michael DavidsNative American flute
- Jennifer Johnstoncontralto / narrator
- Janai Bruggersoprano
- Robert Murraytenor
- Eric Greenebaritone
- Nitaa-NagamokweNative Chorus leader
- MiskwanangikweNative Chorus
- BidaabinokweNative Chorus
- ZhaashaawanibiisikweNative Chorus
- KaakaakididNative Chorus
- MinisinoogwanNative Chorus
- GiniwNative Chorus
- Yahto MahpeeNative Chorus
- BBC Symphony Choruschorus
Composers
Thu 21 May 2026
- 19:30City Halls
A glorious finale to the 90th season, where voices and orchestra soar as one.
A glorious finale to the 90th season, where voices and orchestra soar as one.
Programme
- Ave Maria (1861 setting)(4 mins)
- Magnificat - for solo soprano, chorus and orchestra(30 mins)(revised version, world premiere)
- interval
- Symphony No. 4 in E flat major, ‘Romantic’(65 mins)
Performers
- Sophie Bevansoprano
Composers
Thu 14 May 2026
- 19:30BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Earthly travail lead to heavenly bliss in Strauss’ Death and Transfiguration. To conduct we welcome back award-winning French conductor Alexandre Bloch.
Earthly travail lead to heavenly bliss in Strauss’ Death and Transfiguration. To conduct we welcome back award-winning French conductor Alexandre Bloch.
Programme
- Violin Concerto
- Concerto for Orchestra
- Death and Transfiguration
Performers
- Alexandre BlochConductor
- Veronika Eberleviolin
Wed 13 May 2026
- 13:25MediaCityUK Salford
A stormy opening from the 19th century prolific German composer Emilie Mayer.
A stormy opening from the 19th century prolific German composer Emilie Mayer.
Programme
- Overture in D minor
- Symphony No. 2 in D Major
Performers
- Tom Fetherstonhaughconductor
Composers
- 14:30Maida Vale Studios
Sunrise, celebration and brave new worlds, as the BBC Symphony Orchestra plays Copland’s Rodeo – plus showstoppers by Bartók and Chelsea Komschlies, too.
Part ofBBC Symphony Orchestra 2025/26
Tue 12 May 2026
- 12 – 16 May 2026Aviva Studios, Manchester
Angel’s Bone is a Pulitzer Prize-winning contemporary opera by Chinese American composer Du Yun and librettist Royce Vavrek.
Angel’s Bone is a Pulitzer Prize-winning contemporary opera by Chinese American composer Du Yun and librettist Royce Vavrek.
Programme
- Angel's Bone (UK Premiere)
Performers
- English National Opera
Composers
Sun 10 May 2026
- 19:30Southbank Centre, London
Orbiting spheres and northern stars: an evening of sonic marvels from conductor Anna-Maria Helsing and the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Orbiting spheres and northern stars: an evening of sonic marvels from conductor Anna-Maria Helsing and the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Programme
- Karelia Suite
- Cello Concerto(UK premiere)
- Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres)
- Symphony No. 3 in F major
Performers
- Anna-Maria Helsingconductor
- Senja Rummukainencello
