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Mon 3 Mar 2025
- 14:00Maida Vale Studios
Russian Romantics share the stage in this rich and lyrical programme conducted by Elena Schwarz in her debut with the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra.
Russian Romantics share the stage in this rich and lyrical programme conducted by Elena Schwarz in her debut with the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra.
Programme
- Concerto for Piano in F sharp minor, Op 20
- Five Études-tableaux(arr. Ottorino Respighi)
Performers
- Elena Schwarzconductor
- Julius Asalpiano
Composers
Thu 6 Mar 2025
- 14:00Glasgow City Halls
Two of the most dynamic young stars in Finnish music – violinist Tami Pohjola and conductor Taavi Oramo – bring a special freshness and energy to music filled with sea air and northern light.
Two of the most dynamic young stars in Finnish music – violinist Tami Pohjola and conductor Taavi Oramo – bring a special freshness and energy to music filled with sea air and northern light.
Programme
- Overture ‘The Hebrides’ (‘Fingal’s Cave’)(11 mins)
- Violin Concerto No.1(25 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No 3 in C major(30 mins)
Performers
- Tami Pohjolaviolin
- Taavi Oramoconductor
- 14:30Maida Vale Studios
Italian-Turkish conductor Nil Venditti returns to the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra for a programme of farewells.
Italian-Turkish conductor Nil Venditti returns to the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra for a programme of farewells.
Programme
- Le tombeau de Couperin
- In Memoriam´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 3 Commission & World Premiere
- Tzigane
- AdieuWorld Premiere
- interval
- Symphony No. 5UK Premiere
Performers
- Nil Venditticonductor
- Johan Daleneviolin
- Nicholas Danieloboe and cor anglais
- 19:30´óÏó´«Ã½ Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
In celebration of the 100th birthday of Pierre Boulez, conductor Daniel Cohen joins ´óÏó´«Ã½ NOW for an evening of 20th Century gems, kicking off with Boulez’s own Livres pour cordes.
In celebration of the 100th birthday of Pierre Boulez, conductor Daniel Cohen joins ´óÏó´«Ã½ NOW for an evening of 20th Century gems, kicking off with Boulez’s own Livres pour cordes.
Programme
- Livres pour cordes
- Violin Concerto
- Memoriale
- Les offrandes oubliées
- Tristan and Isolde – Prelude and Liebestod
Performers
- Daniel Cohenconductor
- Ava Bahariviolin
- Matthew Featherstoneflute
Fri 7 Mar 2025
- 18:00St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge
Members of the public are invited to join the congregation for Choral Evensong, for broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 3. Apply here.
Part of´óÏó´«Ã½ Singers 2024-25
Sun 2 Mar 2025
- 15:00Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Imagine...powerful vocals and heartfelt melodies combine for an epic drama that stirs the soul.
Imagine...powerful vocals and heartfelt melodies combine for an epic drama that stirs the soul.
Programme
- The Dream of Gerontius(95 mins)
Performers
- Beth Taylormezzo soprano
- Neal Daviesbass
- RCS Chamber Choirchoir
- Ryan Wigglesworthconductor
Composers
Fri 28 Feb 2025
- 19:30Barbican, London
Conductor Elim Chan and pianist Benjamin Grosvenor: a dream-team joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra in Shostakovich, Britten and the UK premiere of Elizabeth Ogonek’s ravishing Moondog.
Conductor Elim Chan and pianist Benjamin Grosvenor: a dream-team joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra in Shostakovich, Britten and the UK premiere of Elizabeth Ogonek’s ravishing Moondog.
Programme
- Moondog(10 mins)UK premiere
- Piano Concerto(34 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 10 in E minor(50 mins)
Performers
- Elim Chanconductor
- Benjamin Grosvenorpiano
Thu 27 Feb 2025
- 14:00St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge
The ´óÏó´«Ã½ Singers are led by Guest Conductor Peter Phillips at St Paul's Knightsbridge for a concert of luminous choral music through the ages. Free concert
The ´óÏó´«Ã½ Singers are led by Guest Conductor Peter Phillips at St Paul's Knightsbridge for a concert of luminous choral music through the ages. Free concert
Programme
- Missa Confitebor tibi domine(35 mins)
- interval
- Ave Virgo Sanctissima(4 mins)
- Sanctissima(4 mins)
- Hymn to the Creator of Light(8 mins)
- In paradisum(4 mins)
- Ah! See the fair chivalry come(4 mins)
- Laudate pueri dominum(7 mins)
Performers
- Peter Phillipsconductor
Part of´óÏó´«Ã½ Singers 2024-25 - 19:30Paisley Abbey
Experience Elgar's soul-stirring choral masterpiece "The Dream of Gerontius" at the magnificent setting of Paisley Abbey, featuring the celebrated Huddersfield Choral Society and an all-star line-up of soloists.
Experience Elgar's soul-stirring choral masterpiece "The Dream of Gerontius" at the magnificent setting of Paisley Abbey, featuring the celebrated Huddersfield Choral Society and an all-star line-up of soloists.
Programme
- The Dream of Gerontius(95 mins)
Performers
- Beth Taylormezzo soprano
- Neal Daviesbass
- RCS Chamber Choirchoir
- Ryan Wigglesworthconductor
Composers
Wed 26 Feb 2025
- 19:30Nottingham Royal Concert Hall
Michael Seal conducts the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra in three of Sir Arthur Bliss’s works; his Miracle in the Gorbals, Overture, Things to come: March, and Metamorphic Variations.
Michael Seal conducts the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra in three of Sir Arthur Bliss’s works; his Miracle in the Gorbals, Overture, Things to come: March, and Metamorphic Variations.
Programme
- Miracle in the Gorbals
- Things to Come
- Metamorphic Variations
Performers
- Michael SealConductor
- Stephen JohnsonOn Stage Presentation
Composers