Performances of BBC Concert Orchestra at BBC Orchestras and Choirs

Join the BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Richard Balcombe for a heartfelt tribute to the timeless voice of Tony Bennett.

Elgar’s greatest choral work and possibly his masterpiece, full of drama and some of the composer’s most touching music.

At the heart of the programme is Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, Nottingham’s own rising star pianist, performing Ravel’s dazzling Piano Concerto in G.

BBC Radio 3’s Friday Night is Music Night comes to Birmingham Symphony Hall for a special celebration marking 50 years of Queen’s legendary album, A Night at the Opera, which brought ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ into the world.

Celebrate the Christmas season with soul-stirring harmonies and festive joy as BBC Radio 3’s Friday Night is Music Night presents a Gospel Christmas special at Watford Colosseum.

Trevor Nelson is back with a big party this Christmas. Bringing the house down since 2019, Trevor returns with a host of special guests performing re-imagined and re-scored Soul and RnB tracks.

A feast of festive favourites as BBC Radio 3's Friday Night is Music Night settles down to enjoy the movies that make Christmas - and the music that makes the movies!

New Year 2026 transports us – musically – westwards away from Vienna to America.

Step into a world of musical magic with BBC Radio 3’s Friday Night is Music Night, live from Chichester.

Step inside your favourite games in the world premiere of a live concert celebrating two decades of BAFTA-nominated and award-winning games music.

Experience the magic of Cinematic Soundtracks like never before — live and immersive with full orchestra.

Following the huge success of the Northern Soul Orchestrated tour last year, writer and BBC Radio 6 Music broadcaster Stuart Maconie, alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra and Manchester's composer and conductor Joe Duddell will return in March 2026.

Following the huge success of the Northern Soul Orchestrated tour last year, writer and BBC Radio 6 Music broadcaster Stuart Maconie, alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra and Manchester's composer and conductor Joe Duddell will return in March 2026.

Following the huge success of the Northern Soul Orchestrated tour last year, writer and BBC Radio 6 Music broadcaster Stuart Maconie, alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra and Manchester's composer and conductor Joe Duddell will return in March 2026.

Following the huge success of the Northern Soul Orchestrated tour last year, writer and BBC Radio 6 Music broadcaster Stuart Maconie, alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra and Manchester's composer and conductor Joe Duddell will return in March 2026.

Following the huge success of the Northern Soul Orchestrated tour last year, writer and BBC Radio 6 Music broadcaster Stuart Maconie, alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra and Manchester's composer and conductor Joe Duddell will return in March 2026.

Following the huge success of the Northern Soul Orchestrated tour last year, writer and BBC Radio 6 Music broadcaster Stuart Maconie, alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra and Manchester's composer and conductor Joe Duddell will return in March 2026.

Musicians from the BBC Concert Orchestra and it’s Chief Conductor, Anna-Maria Helsing, joins talented musicians from the Universities of Nottingham to perform Holst’s ‘The Planets’.

The BBC Concert Orchestra joins the mighty choruses of the universities of Nottingham for Verdi’s Requiem.

David Hill conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra in the Good Friday concert at Kings College, Cambridge, featuring Wagner's 'Good Friday Music', Poulenc's Four Lenten Motets and Duruflé's 'Requiem' with The Bach Choir.

The Olivier Awards 2026 returns to the magnificent Royal Albert Hall to mark the 50th anniversary of the awards in the most exciting theatrical celebration of the year.

Join us for a glittering evening of timeless melodies as BBC Radio 3’s Friday Night is Music Night comes to Northampton with a special concert celebrating one of the greatest composers of the 20th century – Richard Rodgers.

From The King’s Speech to Amadeus; Out of Africa to 2001 A Space Odyssey, the BBC Concert Orchestra celebrates the classics from the movies – live, in Nottingham.

Mat Collishaw’s video installation reimagines Liszt’s Dante Symphony, performed live by the BBC Concert Orchestra, with modern-day visions of collapse.

In celebration of David Attenborough’s 100th birthday on 8 May, BBC will bring the nation together for a live event honouring his groundbreaking career at the forefront of natural history storytelling.

Orbiting spheres, northern stars and the world’s biggest hurdy-gurdy: an evening of sonic marvels from conductor Anna-Maria Helsing and the BBC Concert Orchestra.

Moonrise, sunset and the very brightest of stars: BBC Radio 3’s Friday Night is Music Night whirls you into the heavens, in the company of saxophone phenomenon Amy Dickson, conductor Owain Park and presenter Petroc Trelawny.

A nightingale sang…jazz sensations Fiona Monbet and Emma Rawicz join the BBC Concert Orchestra as Friday Night is Music Night sings (and swings) like a bird.

Join the BBC Concert Orchestra and BBC Radio 3 for an evening of orchestral favourites and unforgettable classical tunes, celebrating the stunning Brighton Dome and the vibrant cultural role it has played in the city since it opened over 200 years ago.

Called a ‘jazz artist of rare gifts’ by The Guardian, the Grammy-winning singer performs arrangements of her music with her band and the BBC Concert Orchestra.