With its inspiration taken from the runes of the Kalevala, Sibelius¡¯ Lemmink?inen Suite is drenched in Finnish adventure. Originally conceived as a mythological opera, the resulting symphonic poems are nothing short of entrancing.
With its inspiration taken from the runes of the Kalevala, Sibelius¡¯ Lemmink?inen Suite is drenched in Finnish adventure. Originally conceived as a mythological opera, the resulting symphonic poems are nothing short of entrancing.
Inspired by the Italian sun and hearty dances he played with his Hungarian violinist friend in his youth, Brahms¡¯ gloriously lyrical Violin Concerto seems to express the very soul of the violin.
Inspired by the Italian sun and hearty dances he played with his Hungarian violinist friend in his youth, Brahms¡¯ gloriously lyrical Violin Concerto seems to express the very soul of the violin.
Conductor Gemma New returns to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ NOW this January with a programme of Russian masterpieces, starting with a work which needs little introduction, Prokofiev¡¯s exhilarating Classical Symphony.
Conductor Gemma New returns to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ NOW this January with a programme of Russian masterpieces, starting with a work which needs little introduction, Prokofiev¡¯s exhilarating Classical Symphony.
Bursting with catchy tunes and drenched in joy, Dvo?¨¢k¡¯s firecracker Eighth Symphony pulses with life and vigour.
Bursting with catchy tunes and drenched in joy, Dvo?¨¢k¡¯s firecracker Eighth Symphony pulses with life and vigour.
Bursting with catchy tunes and drenched in joy, Dvo?¨¢k¡¯s firecracker Eighth Symphony pulses with life and vigour.
Bursting with catchy tunes and drenched in joy, Dvo?¨¢k¡¯s firecracker Eighth Symphony pulses with life and vigour.
Discover the latest in composition in Wales this spring as composers deserving of wider exposure have the opportunity to work with Jac van Steen and Composer-in-Association Gavin Higgins on their latest orchestral composition.
Discover the latest in composition in Wales this spring as composers deserving of wider exposure have the opportunity to work with Jac van Steen and Composer-in-Association Gavin Higgins on their latest orchestral composition.
Discover the latest in composition in Wales this spring as composers deserving of wider exposure have the opportunity to work with Jac van Steen and Composer-in-Association Gavin Higgins on their latest orchestral composition.
Discover the latest in composition in Wales this spring as composers deserving of wider exposure have the opportunity to work with Jac van Steen and Composer-in-Association Gavin Higgins on their latest orchestral composition.
Discover the latest in composition in Wales this spring as composers deserving of wider exposure have the opportunity to work with Jac van Steen and Composer-in-Association Gavin Higgins on their latest orchestral composition.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ NOW ¨C NOW! is back this spring bringing you the best in new music from around the world. Presenting five UK premieres we kick off the evening with Isabella Gellis¡¯ Valedictions.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ NOW ¨C NOW! is back this spring bringing you the best in new music from around the world. Presenting five UK premieres we kick off the evening with Isabella Gellis¡¯ Valedictions.
Left handed piano sensation Nicholas McCarthy makes his debut with ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ NOW in Ravel¡¯s emotionally powerfully and highly virtuoso Piano Concerto for the Left Hand.
Left handed piano sensation Nicholas McCarthy makes his debut with ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ NOW in Ravel¡¯s emotionally powerfully and highly virtuoso Piano Concerto for the Left Hand.
Cardiff born Star of Stage and Screen, David Ivor Davies, known to millions as Ivor Novello, composed over 230 published songs in his lifetime, many from his eight West End Musicals which dominated British Musical Theatre for three decades.
Marrying unmistakeable Britten with flavours of Copland and hints of jazz, Britten¡¯s American Overture launches this evening conducted by the acclaimed Tomas Djupsj?backa.
Marrying unmistakeable Britten with flavours of Copland and hints of jazz, Britten¡¯s American Overture launches this evening conducted by the acclaimed Tomas Djupsj?backa.
Dazzling woodwinds tarry with bustling strings, folk-like melodies weave with vibrant dance and climactic rushes make way to stately grandeur in Tchaikovsky¡¯s charmingly wintery First Symphony, oozing his trademark symphonic craftsmanship from the off.
Dazzling woodwinds tarry with bustling strings, folk-like melodies weave with vibrant dance and climactic rushes make way to stately grandeur in Tchaikovsky¡¯s charmingly wintery First Symphony, oozing his trademark symphonic craftsmanship from the off.
Dazzling woodwinds tarry with bustling strings, folk-like melodies weave with vibrant dance and climactic rushes make way to stately grandeur in Tchaikovsky¡¯s charmingly wintery First Symphony, oozing his trademark symphonic craftsmanship from the off.
Dazzling woodwinds tarry with bustling strings, folk-like melodies weave with vibrant dance and climactic rushes make way to stately grandeur in Tchaikovsky¡¯s charmingly wintery First Symphony, oozing his trademark symphonic craftsmanship from the off.
In a gentle and deeply personal work, Brahms¡¯ lyrically uplifting Requiem stands as one of the world¡¯s greatest choral works.
In a gentle and deeply personal work, Brahms¡¯ lyrically uplifting Requiem stands as one of the world¡¯s greatest choral works.
Striking a balance between the light-hearted and the noble, Elgar¡¯s Variations are an ingenious collection of musical sketches of his friends plus an astute self-portrait; an enigma hidden within the score.
Striking a balance between the light-hearted and the noble, Elgar¡¯s Variations are an ingenious collection of musical sketches of his friends plus an astute self-portrait; an enigma hidden within the score.
Striking a balance between the light-hearted and the noble, Elgar¡¯s Variations are an ingenious collection of musical sketches of his friends plus an astute self-portrait; an enigma hidden within the score.
Striking a balance between the light-hearted and the noble, Elgar¡¯s Variations are an ingenious collection of musical sketches of his friends plus an astute self-portrait; an enigma hidden within the score.
Earthly travail lead to heavenly bliss in Strauss¡¯ Death and Transfiguration. To conduct we welcome back award-winning French conductor Alexandre Bloch.
Earthly travail lead to heavenly bliss in Strauss¡¯ Death and Transfiguration. To conduct we welcome back award-winning French conductor Alexandre Bloch.
Earthly travail lead to heavenly bliss in Strauss¡¯ Death and Transfiguration. To conduct we welcome back award-winning French conductor Alexandre Bloch.
Earthly travail lead to heavenly bliss in Strauss¡¯ Death and Transfiguration. To conduct we welcome back award-winning French conductor Alexandre Bloch.
The ever-popular Martyn Brabbins returns to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ NOW this May as we travel to St Davids for the annual Cathedral Festival.
The ever-popular Martyn Brabbins returns to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ NOW this May as we travel to St Davids for the annual Cathedral Festival.
Although less frequently performed that some of his other symphonies, Beethoven¡¯s Second Symphony is a snapshot of Beethoven at his most humorous. Unpredictability and playfulness tally with a bold explosion of joy in this vividly contrasting symphony.
Although less frequently performed that some of his other symphonies, Beethoven¡¯s Second Symphony is a snapshot of Beethoven at his most humorous. Unpredictability and playfulness tally with a bold explosion of joy in this vividly contrasting symphony.
Although less frequently performed that some of his other symphonies, Beethoven¡¯s Second Symphony is a snapshot of Beethoven at his most humorous. Unpredictability and playfulness tally with a bold explosion of joy in this vividly contrasting symphony.
Although less frequently performed that some of his other symphonies, Beethoven¡¯s Second Symphony is a snapshot of Beethoven at his most humorous. Unpredictability and playfulness tally with a bold explosion of joy in this vividly contrasting symphony.
Principal Conductor Ryan Bancroft takes to the podium for his final concert in the title role as we draw our 2025-26 Season to a close, starting with Stravinsky¡¯s symphonic poem Song of the Nightingale.
Principal Conductor Ryan Bancroft takes to the podium for his final concert in the title role as we draw our 2025-26 Season to a close, starting with Stravinsky¡¯s symphonic poem Song of the Nightingale.
Principal Conductor Ryan Bancroft takes to the podium for his final concert in the title role as we draw our 2025-26 Season to a close, starting with Stravinsky¡¯s symphonic poem Song of the Nightingale.
Principal Conductor Ryan Bancroft takes to the podium for his final concert in the title role as we draw our 2025-26 Season to a close, starting with Stravinsky¡¯s symphonic poem Song of the Nightingale.
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.