Performances of Benjamin Britten at ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scottish Symphony Orchestra
(See all works in ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scottish Symphony Orchestra by Benjamin Britten)Thu 7 Nov 2024
- 19:30Glasgow City Halls
Imagine...dream-haunted tapestries of song with one of Britain’s greatest tenors.
Imagine...dream-haunted tapestries of song with one of Britain’s greatest tenors.
Programme
- Symphony No 34 in C major, K 338(21 mins)
- Nocturne(28 mins)
- interval
- Paroles tissées(17 mins)
- Symphony No. 2 in C major(40 mins)
Performers
- Mark Padmoretenor
- Ryan Wigglesworthconductor
Fri 8 Nov 2024
- 19:30Perth Concert Hall
Tenor Mark Padmore explores the nocturnal melodies of Britten and Lutosławski. Mozart opens the evening in a blaze of sunlight, and Schumann’s most personal symphony brings it to a close: strong emotions, spoken with love.
Tenor Mark Padmore explores the nocturnal melodies of Britten and Lutosławski. Mozart opens the evening in a blaze of sunlight, and Schumann’s most personal symphony brings it to a close: strong emotions, spoken with love.
Programme
- Symphony No 34 in C major, K 338
- Nocturne
- interval
- Paroles tissées
- Symphony No. 2 in C major
Performers
- Mark Padmoretenor
- Ryan Wigglesworthconductor
Thu 23 Jan 2025
- 19:30Glasgow City Halls
Imagine...an explosive & unstoppable emotional force, emanating from over 70 awe-inspiring musicians.
Imagine...an explosive & unstoppable emotional force, emanating from over 70 awe-inspiring musicians.
Programme
- Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor(30 mins)
- interval
- Suite on English Folk Tunes 'A time there was...', Op 90(16 mins)
- Symphony No. 4 in F minor(33 mins)
Performers
- Ryan Wigglesworthpiano/conductor
Sun 26 Jan 2025
- 15:00Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Imagine...an explosive & unstoppable emotional force, emanating from over 70 awe-inspiring musicians.
Imagine...an explosive & unstoppable emotional force, emanating from over 70 awe-inspiring musicians.
Programme
- Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor(30 mins)
- interval
- Suite on English Folk Tunes 'A time there was...', Op 90(16 mins)
- Symphony No. 4 in F minor(33 mins)
Performers
- Ryan Wigglesworthpiano/conductor
Thu 12 Mar 2026
- 14:00City Halls
Britten's playful 'Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra' is paired with the composer's Cello Symphony. Plus, there's music inspired by the enchanting imagination of William Shakespeare.
Britten's playful 'Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra' is paired with the composer's Cello Symphony. Plus, there's music inspired by the enchanting imagination of William Shakespeare.
Programme
- Aurora(10 mins)
- Cello Symphony(34 mins)
- interval
- Falstaff(30 mins)
- The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra(17 mins)
Performers
- Alban Gerhardtcello
- Ryan WigglesworthConductor
Thu 16 Apr 2026
- 14:00City Halls
Guest Conductor Elim Chan reveals the deadly secrets of Bartók’s thrilling work 'Bluebeard’s Castle' with the help of two world-class soloists.
Guest Conductor Elim Chan reveals the deadly secrets of Bartók’s thrilling work 'Bluebeard’s Castle' with the help of two world-class soloists.
Programme
- Four Sea Interludes from ‘Peter Grimes’(16 mins)
- Hamlet, Op 32a (suite)(23 mins)
- interval
- Duke Bluebeard’s Castle(55 mins)
Performers
- Alice Cootemezzo-soprano
- Gábor Bretzbaritone
- Elim ChanConductor
Fri 17 Apr 2026
- 19:30Music Hall, Aberdeen
Alice Coote & Gábor Bretz join conductor Elim Chan for Bartók’s thrilling work 'Bluebeard’s Castle' revealing deadly secrets. Plus pieces by Britten & Shostakovich in this dramatic concert!
Alice Coote & Gábor Bretz join conductor Elim Chan for Bartók’s thrilling work 'Bluebeard’s Castle' revealing deadly secrets. Plus pieces by Britten & Shostakovich in this dramatic concert!
Programme
- Four Sea Interludes from ‘Peter Grimes’(16 mins)
- Hamlet, Op 32a (suite)(23 mins)
- interval
- Duke Bluebeard’s Castle(55 mins)(one-act opera)
Performers
- Alice Cootemezzo soprano
- Gábor Bretzbaritone
- Elim ChanConductor
