Performances of Robert Schumann at BBC Orchestras and Choirs
(See all works in BBC Orchestras and Choirs by Robert Schumann)Fri 17 Apr 2026
- 14:30St Peter's Eaton Square, London
In one of her final studio programmes as Chief Conductor, Sofi Jeannin joins the BBC Singers in a programme of groups of works that explore love and human relationships across musical periods, including a world premiere of a BBC Commission by Kim Porter.
In one of her final studio programmes as Chief Conductor, Sofi Jeannin joins the BBC Singers in a programme of groups of works that explore love and human relationships across musical periods, including a world premiere of a BBC Commission by Kim Porter.
Programme
- En ego campana(6 mins)
- Descendi in hortum meum(3 mins)
- A new song of Love(4 mins)
- Surge Propera Amica mea
- Four Songs of Love(9 mins)
- I want to die while you love meBBC commission, world premiere
- Because I liked you better(4 mins)
- Vier Doppelchörige Gesänge(18 mins)An die Sterne; Ungewisses Licht; Zuversicht; Talismane
Part ofBBC Singers 2025-26
Wed 22 Apr 2026
- 13:25MediaCityUK Salford
Join us in the BBC Philharmonic Studio as we perform Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C Major, and Schumann's Spring Symphony.
Join us in the BBC Philharmonic Studio as we perform Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C Major, and Schumann's Spring Symphony.
Thu 28 May 2026
- 19:30BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Although less frequently performed that some of his other symphonies, Beethoven’s Second Symphony is a snapshot of Beethoven at his most humorous. Unpredictability and playfulness tally with a bold explosion of joy in this vividly contrasting symphony.
Although less frequently performed that some of his other symphonies, Beethoven’s Second Symphony is a snapshot of Beethoven at his most humorous. Unpredictability and playfulness tally with a bold explosion of joy in this vividly contrasting symphony.
Programme
- A Winter's Tale
- Cello Concerto in A minor
- A Midsummer Night's Dream – overture
- Symphony No. 2 in D major
Performers
- Paweł Kapułaconductor
- Sterling Elliottcello
Tue 16 Jun 2026
- 14:30MediaCityUK Salford
We join RNCM student conductors and International Artist Diploma musicians for an afternoon of extraordinary music making in the BBC Philharmonic Studio.
We join RNCM student conductors and International Artist Diploma musicians for an afternoon of extraordinary music making in the BBC Philharmonic Studio.
Programme
- Fair Melusina*
- Concerto No. 3 for Marimba & Symphony Orchestra*
- Piano Concerto No. 2^
- Genoveva^
Performers
- Andre Chan*conductor
- Jasper Lecon ^conductor
- Jason Wongmarimba
- William Brackenpiano
Thu 10 Dec 2026
- 19:30Glasgow City Halls
RADIANT SOUNDS, DARING SPIRIT: Brahms composed his Second Symphony while on holiday in the Austrian Alps, and that sense of sunshine and soaring vistas glows in every note.
RADIANT SOUNDS, DARING SPIRIT: Brahms composed his Second Symphony while on holiday in the Austrian Alps, and that sense of sunshine and soaring vistas glows in every note.
Programme
- Overture, Scherzo and Finale, Op 52(19 mins)
- Violin Concerto(World Premiere, BBC Commission)
- interval
- Symphony No. 2 in D major(40 mins)
Performers
- Benjamin Bakerviolin
- Ryan WigglesworthConductor
