Performances of Maurice Ravel at BBC Orchestras and Choirs
(See all works in BBC Orchestras and Choirs by Maurice Ravel)Tue 9 Dec 2025
- 14:25MediaCityUK, Salford
*Laniakea* is Hawaiian for ‘immeasurable celestial paradise’, a term that perfectly describes the music of Camille Pépin.
*Laniakea* is Hawaiian for ‘immeasurable celestial paradise’, a term that perfectly describes the music of Camille Pépin.
Programme
- Laniakea
- Une barque sur l'océan
- Petite suite
- La mer
Performers
- Joshua WeilersteinConductor
Thu 11 Dec 2025
- 19:30City Halls
Shimmering soundscapes of impressionist magic and hidden treasures
Shimmering soundscapes of impressionist magic and hidden treasures
Programme
- Symphony No.2(19 mins)
- Piano Concerto(26 mins)
- interval
- Valses nobles et sentimentales (orchestral version)(16 mins)
- Nocturnes, for women’s chorus and orchestra(26 mins)
Performers
- Ilan VolkovConductor
- Nicolas Hodgespiano
- Upper Voices of the RCS Chamber Choir
Thu 5 Feb 2026
- 19:30City Halls
“Goosebumps Galactica!” in the words of a BBC SSO audience member
“Goosebumps Galactica!” in the words of a BBC SSO audience member
Programme
- Le tombeau de Couperin(17 mins)
- Symphony No. 1 in One movement(21 mins)
- interval
- Short Ride in a Fast Machine(5 mins)
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor(34 mins)
Performers
- Gemma NewConductor
- Alessio Baxpiano
Sat 7 Feb 2026
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Adam Hickox makes his Bridgewater Hall debut in this sparkling and generous programme of technicolour musical delights.
Adam Hickox makes his Bridgewater Hall debut in this sparkling and generous programme of technicolour musical delights.
Programme
- Les Eaux célestes
- Piano Concerto in G
- Symphonic Dances
Performers
- Adam Hickoxconductor
- Elisabeth Braußpiano
Sun 8 Feb 2026
- 15:00Usher Hall, Edinburgh
“Goosebumps Galactica!” in the words of a BBC SSO audience member
“Goosebumps Galactica!” in the words of a BBC SSO audience member
Programme
- Le tombeau de Couperin(17 mins)
- Symphony No. 1 in One movement(21 mins)
- interval
- Short Ride in a Fast Machine(5 mins)
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor(34 mins)
Performers
- Gemma NewConductor
- Alessio Baxpiano
Thu 26 Feb 2026
- 19:30BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Left handed piano sensation Nicholas McCarthy makes his debut with BBC NOW in Ravel’s emotionally powerfully and highly virtuoso Piano Concerto for the Left Hand.
Left handed piano sensation Nicholas McCarthy makes his debut with BBC NOW in Ravel’s emotionally powerfully and highly virtuoso Piano Concerto for the Left Hand.
Programme
- Pelléas et Mélisande
- Piano Concerto for the Left Hand
- Symphony in B flat major, Op 20
Performers
- Clelia CafieroConductor
- Nicholas McCarthypiano
Fri 10 Apr 2026
- 19:00Snape Maltings Concert Hall
The BBC Singers join forces with Aurora Orchestra and Britten Pears Chamber Choir for a glittering performance of Fauré’s Requiem.
The BBC Singers join forces with Aurora Orchestra and Britten Pears Chamber Choir for a glittering performance of Fauré’s Requiem.
Programme
- Requiem(35 mins)
- Piano Concerto for the Left Hand(20 mins)
- Short Ride in a Fast Machine(5 mins)
- Boléro(16 mins)
Performers
- Ceferina Pennysoprano
- Jonathan Eyersbaritone
- Nicholas McCarthypiano
- BBC Singersensemble
- Britten-Pears Chamber Choirensemble
- Nicholas Collonconductor
Composers
Part ofBBC Singers 2025-26
Sun 14 Jun 2026
- 19:30Snape Maltings Concert Hall
An orchestral journey of bold originality: Ogonek’s joyful, light-filled dances, Ravel’s jazz-inspired brilliance, and Wigglesworth’s time-bending concerto. Steven Osborne shines across playful Ravel and introspective Wigglesworth.
An orchestral journey of bold originality: Ogonek’s joyful, light-filled dances, Ravel’s jazz-inspired brilliance, and Wigglesworth’s time-bending concerto. Steven Osborne shines across playful Ravel and introspective Wigglesworth.
Programme
- All These Lighted Things (three little dances for orchestra)(15 mins)
- Piano Concerto in G major(23 mins)
- interval
- Piano Concerto(22 mins)
- La valse(12 mins)
Performers
- Steven OsbornePiano
- Ryan WigglesworthConductor
Fri 5 Feb 2027
- 19:30Barbican, London
Polish fireworks and a long-awaited rediscovery as Marta Gardolińska and violinist Bomsori Kim perform music by Szymanowski and Grazyna Bacewicz.
Polish fireworks and a long-awaited rediscovery as Marta Gardolińska and violinist Bomsori Kim perform music by Szymanowski and Grazyna Bacewicz.
Programme
- Alborada del gracioso
- Rhapsody, for violin and orchestraUK Premiere
- Violin Concerto No. 2 in D major
- interval
- Concerto for Orchestra
Performers
- Marta Gardolińskaconductor
- Bomsori Kimviolin
Wed 17 Feb 2027
- 13:20BBC Philharmonic Studio, MediaCityUK
Ephemeral forms open out into a lyrical spring morning in Boulanger’s D’un matin de printemps.
Ephemeral forms open out into a lyrical spring morning in Boulanger’s D’un matin de printemps.
Programme
- D’un matin de printemps
- Vesper
- Mother Goose Suite
- Sinfonietta No. 1
Performers
- Izabelė Jankauskaitėconductor
Sun 14 Mar 2027
- 19:30Barbican, London
Kazuki Yamada conducts great musical love stories by Maurice Ravel and Lili Boulanger. Prepare to be seduced…
Kazuki Yamada conducts great musical love stories by Maurice Ravel and Lili Boulanger. Prepare to be seduced…
Programme
- Faust et Hélène
- interval
- Daphnis and Chloe
Performers
- Kazuki Yamadaconductor
- Fleur Barronmezzo-soprano
- Paul Applebytenor
- Germán Olverabaritone
Composers
Tue 13 Apr 2027
- 14:20BBC Philharmonic Studio, MediaCityUK
Visit our recording studio at MediaCityUK and witness the orchestra as we broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 to millions of listeners around the world. These 60-minute afternoon concerts are hosted by a range of star presenters from across the BBC.
Visit our recording studio at MediaCityUK and witness the orchestra as we broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 to millions of listeners around the world. These 60-minute afternoon concerts are hosted by a range of star presenters from across the BBC.
Programme
- Rissolty, Rossolty
- Poème
- Tzigane
- Pictures at an Exhibitionarr. M. Ravel
Performers
- Juan Miguel Sepúlvedaconductor
- Guido Sant’Annaviolin
Fri 7 May 2027
- 19:30Barbican, London
Yeol Eum Son plays Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto - the opening chapter in a musical journey through the dark heart of the 20th century.
Yeol Eum Son plays Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto - the opening chapter in a musical journey through the dark heart of the 20th century.
Programme
- Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor
- interval
- Last Roundfor string orchestra
- Fives Pieces for String Quartetorch. Manfred Honeck & Tomáš Ille (UK Premiere)
- La valse
Performers
- Joshua Weilersteinconductor
- Yeol Eum Sonpiano
