BBC Orchestras and Choirs Events
Sat 4 Jul 2026
- 19:00Il-Fosos, Floriana, Malta
The BBC Concert Orchestra return to Malta! Get ready to celebrate the music of ABBA and the BEE GEES!
Part ofBBC Concert Orchestra 2025-2026 - 21:00Schwarzman Centre, Oxford
The BBC Singers join Artist in Association Eric Whitacre for a beautiful concert at the Schwarzman Centre, Oxford. The Sacred Veil, created by Whitacre and poet Charles Anthony Silvestri, explores the fragile lines between birth, love, life & loss.
The BBC Singers join Artist in Association Eric Whitacre for a beautiful concert at the Schwarzman Centre, Oxford. The Sacred Veil, created by Whitacre and poet Charles Anthony Silvestri, explores the fragile lines between birth, love, life & loss.
Programme
- The Sacred Veil(60 mins)
Performers
- Emma Dentoncello
- Christopher Glynnpiano
- BBC Singersensemble
- Eric Whitacreconductor
Composers
Part ofBBC Singers 2025-26
Sun 5 Jul 2026
- 15:00Royal Hall, Harrogate
Join us for an unforgettable concert in the heart of Yorkshire as we take part in Harrogate Music Festival.
Join us for an unforgettable concert in the heart of Yorkshire as we take part in Harrogate Music Festival.
Programme
- Overture No. 1
- Violin Concerto in D major
- Symphony No 1 in C minor
Performers
- Hana Changviolin
- Ben GlassbergConductor
- 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 9 Jul 2026
- 19:00Norwich Cathedral
The BBC Singers return to Norwich Cathedral with works themed around two women central to the history of the city – Julian of Norwich and Edith Cavell.
The BBC Singers return to Norwich Cathedral with works themed around two women central to the history of the city – Julian of Norwich and Edith Cavell.
Programme
- All Shall Be Well
- O magnum mysterium
- Standing as I do before God
- Church Bells beyond the stars
- All Shall Be Well
- A New Song
- interval
- Fantasia and Fugue in G
- Songs of Farewell
Performers
- Guy Johnstoncello
- David Dunnettorgan
- BBC Singersensemble
- Ashley Groteconductor
Part ofBBC Singers 2025-26
Mon 29 Jun 2026
- 17:00Maida Vale Studios
Join the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Singers for a feast of music-making as they give their very last concert at Maida Vale Studios ahead of the move to their new home at East Bank on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Join the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Singers for a feast of music-making as they give their very last concert at Maida Vale Studios ahead of the move to their new home at East Bank on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Programme
- ‘Gloria’ from Mass in C, K. 317(5 mins)
- Le tombeau de Couperin – Rigaudon(4 mins)
- The Wreckers (Overture)(10 mins)
- London Pride(4 mins)arr. Helen Neeves
- To the Hands – ii. in medio(3 mins)
- Four English Dances, Op 33 Set 2(3 mins)I. Allegro non troppo
- Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks(17 mins)
- Many Are the Wonders(5 mins)
- Masquerade(5 mins)
- Sea Pictures – IV. Where corals lie(5 mins)
- The Firebird Suite (Finale)(4 mins)
- Goodbye for now(4 mins)
- Serenade to Music(13 mins)
Performers
- Sakari Oramoconductor
- Sofi Jeanninconductor
- Helen Charlstonmezzo-soprano
- BBC Singersensemble
Part ofBBC Symphony Orchestra 2025/26
Sun 28 Jun 2026
- 17:30Blackpool Opera House
We return to Blackpool for the first time in 8 years with an ambitious programme in Blackpool’s historic Opera House.
We return to Blackpool for the first time in 8 years with an ambitious programme in Blackpool’s historic Opera House.
Programme
- New Work (World premiere)
- In C
- Pearly, goldy, woody, bloody, or, Abundance
- Harmonielehre
Performers
- Ludovic Morlotconductor
Fri 26 Jun 2026
- 14:00Glasgow City Halls
Top young UK & international conductors showcase talent with the BBC SSO a in the finale of a 5-day course with Martyn Brabbins. Jointly presented by BBC SSO & RCS.
Top young UK & international conductors showcase talent with the BBC SSO a in the finale of a 5-day course with Martyn Brabbins. Jointly presented by BBC SSO & RCS.
Programme
- In the Hall of the Clockwork Dancer
- Tuba Concerto
- What the Wild Flowers Tell Me (arr. Benjamin Britten)
- interval
- Symphony No. 3 in F major
Performers
- Max Todesconductor
- Ethan Osmanconductor
- Davide Troltonconductor
- Jiyun Wangconductor
- Marco Orazio Valloneconductor
- Euan Safeyconductor
- Andrew Duncantuba
Part ofBBC SSO 2025-26 Season - 19:30Brighton Dome
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.
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.
Programme
- Henry VIIIOverture
- Dream Children
- Dream a Little Dream
- Jaunting Car
- Romance in G Major for Violin and Orchestra
- Peer GyntMorning and Hall of the Mountain King
- The Wasps – overture
- Henry V Suite
- Goodwood Galop
Performers
- George Jacksonconductor
- Lucy-Anne Danielssinger
- Nathaniel Anderson-Frankviolin
- Petroc Trelawnypresenter
Wed 24 Jun 2026
- 14:30MediaCityUK Salford
We join RNCM student conductors and International Artist Diploma musicians for an afternoon of extraordinary music making in the BBC Philharmonic Studio.
We join RNCM student conductors and International Artist Diploma musicians for an afternoon of extraordinary music making in the BBC Philharmonic Studio.
Programme
- Der fliegende Holländer
- Towards the Horizon
- Peterloo Overture
- Symphony No. 7
Performers
- Rosina Flückiger*Conductor
- Stephanie Godwin^Conductor
- Julius Mauldin~Conductor
- Johannes Graycello



















