Performances of John Findon at BBC Music
Thu 6 Aug 2026
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
Sir Mark Elder conducts the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique, Monteverdi Choir and star soloists in Weber’s final opera, featuring a new narration that brings fresh life and wit to this chivalric fantasy of shipwrecks and magic horns
Sir Mark Elder conducts the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique, Monteverdi Choir and star soloists in Weber’s final opera, featuring a new narration that brings fresh life and wit to this chivalric fantasy of shipwrecks and magic horns
Programme
- Oberon(120 mins)(semi-staged; sung in English, with English surtitles)
Performers
- Nicky SpenceOberon
- Jennifer DavisReiza
- John FindonSir Huon of Bordeaux
- Yannick DebusSherasmin
- Rachael WilsonFatima
- J’Nai BridgesPuck
- Charlotte BowdenMermaid
- Jessica CaleMermaid
- Tamsin Greignarrator
- Emma Dohertystage director
- Sir Mark Elderconductor
Composers
Seats from £19.34 to £71.36 (including booking fee)
Thu 27 Aug 2026
- 19:30Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Seize a rare chance to hear Mahler’s cantata Das klagende Lied, performed by the Edinburgh Festival Chorus, BBC SSO and soloists under Sir Donald Runnicles.
Seize a rare chance to hear Mahler’s cantata Das klagende Lied, performed by the Edinburgh Festival Chorus, BBC SSO and soloists under Sir Donald Runnicles.
Programme
- Symphony No. 8 in B minor, ‘Unfinished’
- Das klagende Lied (original version, 1880)
Performers
- Kathleen O'Marasoprano
- Catriona Morisonmezzo-soprano
- John Findontenor
- Nicholas Brownleebaritone
- James Grossmithchorus director
- Donald RunniclesConductor
Composers
Sat 17 Apr 2027
- 19:30Glasgow City Halls
The BBC SSO presents a rare revival of Harrison Birtwistle’s opera 'The Second Mrs Kong', conducted by Martyn Brabbins and featuring an all-star cast alongside the BBC Singers
