Performances of Samuel Barber at BBC Orchestras and Choirs
(See all works in BBC Orchestras and Choirs by Samuel Barber)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
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
Sun 5 Jul 2026
- 15:00BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
We mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the document of independence with an all American programme featuring some of the most famous American composers in history, from Copland, Barber and Bernstein to William Grant Still and Christopher Tin.
We mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the document of independence with an all American programme featuring some of the most famous American composers in history, from Copland, Barber and Bernstein to William Grant Still and Christopher Tin.
Programme
- Appalachian Spring
- Piano ConcertoUK premiere
- Festive Overture
- Agnus Dei
- Chichester Psalms
Performers
- Kellen Grayconductor
- Lara Downespiano
Fri 28 Aug 2026
- 19:30Southbank Centre, London
Under the glow of Luke Jerram’s replica of our planet, hear a concert of heavenly works for strings, from Vaughan Williams to Hildur Guðnadóttir.
Under the glow of Luke Jerram’s replica of our planet, hear a concert of heavenly works for strings, from Vaughan Williams to Hildur Guðnadóttir.
Programme
- Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
- Bær
- Opaque
- Sun Triptych
- Adagio for strings
- Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten
Performers
- Chloé van Soeterstèdeconductor
Fri 30 Oct 2026
- 19:30Barbican, London
Randall Goosby plays Barber’s Violin Concerto; a soaring prelude to the UK premiere of Caroline Shaw’s intergalactic oratorio, 'The Listeners'.
Randall Goosby plays Barber’s Violin Concerto; a soaring prelude to the UK premiere of Caroline Shaw’s intergalactic oratorio, 'The Listeners'.
Programme
- Grazhyna Op.58
- Violin Concerto
- interval
- The ListenersUK Premiere
Performers
- Dalia Stasevskaconductor
- Randall Goosbyviolin
- Lotte Betts-Deanmezzo-soprano
- Florian Störtzbass-baritone
