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´óÏó´«Ã½ Orchestras and Choirs Events
Wed 20 Nov 2024
- 19:30Southbank Centre, London
Legendary Jazz-fusion drummer Billy Cobham celebrates his 80th birthday by going large, in this electrifying new collaboration with Guy Barker and the full ´óÏó´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra.
Thu 21 Nov 2024
- 19:30´óÏó´«Ã½ Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Imagine dancing dolls in a magical toy shop, and a pair of fabulous can-can dancers plotting to stay together at any cost and you have the charming story of La boutique fantasque.
Imagine dancing dolls in a magical toy shop, and a pair of fabulous can-can dancers plotting to stay together at any cost and you have the charming story of La boutique fantasque.
Programme
- La boutique fantasque (suite)
- Stabat mater
Performers
- Nil Venditticonductor
- Mariangela Siciliasoprano
- Teresa Iervolinomezzo soprano
- Levy Sekgapanetenor
- Ashley Richesbass baritone
Composers
Sun 24 Nov 2024
- 14:00Glasgow City Halls
Chief Conductor Ryan Wigglesworth launches the Afternoon Performance series in Glasgow with Berlioz's passion-fuelled 'Symphonie Fantastique' and Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.2 with Giorgi Gigashvili.
Chief Conductor Ryan Wigglesworth launches the Afternoon Performance series in Glasgow with Berlioz's passion-fuelled 'Symphonie Fantastique' and Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.2 with Giorgi Gigashvili.
Programme
- Overture 'Le carnaval romain'(9 mins)
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major(32 mins)
- interval
- Symphonie fantastique(56 mins)
Performers
- Giorgi Gigashvilipiano
- Ryan Wigglesworthconductor
Composers
- 19:30Southbank Centre, London
The ´óÏó´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra returns to the EFG London Jazz Festival with a full symphonic tribute to the life, work and genius of John Coltrane – arranged and curated by Carlos Simon.
Mon 25 Nov 2024
- 19:30Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Travel back in time to experience the elation of Northern Soul with the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra, composer and conductor Joe Duddell, and ´óÏó´«Ã½ 6 Music broadcaster Stuart Maconie.
Sat 16 Nov 2024
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tonight is all about stories of the human spirit. Alban Gerhardt returns with Shostakovich’s second cello concert whilst ‘A Hero’s Life’ is the musical autobiography of Richard Strauss, under the baton of Alpesh Chauhan OBE.
Tonight is all about stories of the human spirit. Alban Gerhardt returns with Shostakovich’s second cello concert whilst ‘A Hero’s Life’ is the musical autobiography of Richard Strauss, under the baton of Alpesh Chauhan OBE.
Programme
- This Moment (UK premiere)
- Cello Concerto No 2 in G major
- Ein Heldenleben
Performers
- Alban Gerhardtcello
- Alpesh Chauhanconductor
- 20:00Pontio, Bangor
Following the success of the release of their fifth studio album Mynd A’r Tŷ am Dro and a sold-out tour in the spring, Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog’s stunningly beautiful music will be performed with the Orchestra in a career spanning concert.
Fri 15 Nov 2024
- 19:30Prichard-Jones Hall, Bangor
Martyn Brabbins takes to the podium in a programme of British masterpieces as we travel to Aberystwyth and Bangor this November.
Martyn Brabbins takes to the podium in a programme of British masterpieces as we travel to Aberystwyth and Bangor this November.
Programme
- Hen Walia
- Sea Pictures
- Symphony No. 5 in D major
Performers
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
- Beth Taylormezzo soprano
- 19:30St Martin in the Fields
The ´óÏó´«Ã½ Singers and conductor Nicholas Chalmers present a concert of reflective music to mark the end of the season of Remembrance.
The ´óÏó´«Ã½ Singers and conductor Nicholas Chalmers present a concert of reflective music to mark the end of the season of Remembrance.
Programme
- Agnus Dei
- Evening Prayer
- Funeral Ikos
- Open My Eyes To Meet Your Gaze - A hymn for Holocaust Memorial Day
- Song for Athene
- Requiem Fragments
Performers
- Clio Gouldviolin
- Annabelle Meareviolin
- Scott Dickinsonviola
- Richard Harwoodcello
- Matthew Lewistrombone
- Merin Rhydtrombone
- James Bucklebass trombone
- Nicholas Chalmersconductor
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Thu 14 Nov 2024
- 19:30Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Martyn Brabbins takes to the podium in a programme of British masterpieces as we travel to Aberystwyth and Bangor this November.
Martyn Brabbins takes to the podium in a programme of British masterpieces as we travel to Aberystwyth and Bangor this November.
Programme
- Hen Walia
- Sea Pictures
- Symphony No. 5 in D major
Performers
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
- Beth Taylormezzo soprano