BBC National Orchestra of Wales
BBC National Orchestra of Wales Calendar
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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
Thu 23 Jul 2026
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
For their first Prom of the 2026 season, Ryan Bancroft and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales perform spiritually charged works by Lili Boulanger, Szymanowski, Messiaen and Strauss, each reflecting on death and the afterlife
For their first Prom of the 2026 season, Ryan Bancroft and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales perform spiritually charged works by Lili Boulanger, Szymanowski, Messiaen and Strauss, each reflecting on death and the afterlife
Programme
- Vieille prière bouddhique(7 mins)
- Stabat mater(28 mins)
- interval
- L’Ascension – four symphonic meditations(27 mins)
- Death and Transfiguration(23 mins)
Performers
- Mari Eriksmoensoprano
- Paula Murrihymezzo-soprano
- James Waytenor
- Szymon Mechlińskibaritone
- Ryan Bancroftconductor
Part ofProms 2026
Seats from £14.24 to £48.92 (including booking fee)
Thu 30 Jul 2026
- 15:00Hoddinott Hall
Up to twenty brilliant disabled and non-disabled young musicians from the National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO) join guest players from BBC NOW in a concert that redefines what a modern orchestra can be.
Up to twenty brilliant disabled and non-disabled young musicians from the National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO) join guest players from BBC NOW in a concert that redefines what a modern orchestra can be.
Programme
- The Four Seasons (Spring)(arr. Rhian Davies)
- The Four Seasons (Autumn)(arr. Ellen O'Brien)
- The Four Seasons (Winter)(arr. Ellen O'Brien)
- Juba Dance(arr. Rhian Davies)
- Barriers(arr. Liam Taylor-West)
- Soaring Through Sparks(arr. Julia Koelmans)
Performers
- The National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO)
- Alice Farnhamconductor
- Alessandro Vazzanafeatured artist
Part ofBBC Hoddinott Hall 2025-26
