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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Continue your festive season with ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra of Wales this Christmas with a cracker of a concert featuring all your favourite Christmas songs
Continue your festive season with ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra of Wales this Christmas with a cracker of a concert featuring all your favourite Christmas songs
Join ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Chorus of Wales with their artistic director Adrian Partington, alongside a massed Children¡¯s Choir from schools across Wales for this glittering, annual Christmas festivity.
Fairytale meets humour and heartbreak in this magical concert conducted by ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ NOW¡¯s Principal Guest Conductor Jaime Mart¨ªn.
Fairytale meets humour and heartbreak in this magical concert conducted by ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ NOW¡¯s Principal Guest Conductor Jaime Mart¨ªn.
Nil Venditti returns to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Hoddinott Hall this November with another programme featuring Respighi and Rossini, this time alongside the iconic Violin Concerto by Barber and the UK premiere of Mar¨ªa Huld Markan Sigf¨²sd¨®ttir¡¯s Oceans.
Nil Venditti returns to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Hoddinott Hall this November with another programme featuring Respighi and Rossini, this time alongside the iconic Violin Concerto by Barber and the UK premiere of Mar¨ªa Huld Markan Sigf¨²sd¨®ttir¡¯s Oceans.
In our annual ¡®Grace¡¯ series exploring both the music of Grace Williams and modern women in music, this November we showcase works by living composers Salina Fisher, Anna Semple and Julia Wolfe, all under the baton of Stephanie Childress.
In our annual ¡®Grace¡¯ series exploring both the music of Grace Williams and modern women in music, this November we showcase works by living composers Salina Fisher, Anna Semple and Julia Wolfe, all under the baton of Stephanie Childress.
Finland meets the French Horns as we travel to Aberystwyth and Bangor this November as French Horn superstar Ben Goldscheider joins us on the road for two concertos, those of Huw Watkins and Mozart.
Finland meets the French Horns as we travel to Aberystwyth and Bangor this November as French Horn superstar Ben Goldscheider joins us on the road for two concertos, those of Huw Watkins and Mozart.
Finland meets the French Horns as we travel to Aberystwyth this November as French Horn superstar Ben Goldscheider joins us on the road for two concertos, those of Huw Watkins and Mozart.
Finland meets the French Horns as we travel to Aberystwyth this November as French Horn superstar Ben Goldscheider joins us on the road for two concertos, those of Huw Watkins and Mozart.
We turn to nature in tonight¡¯s concert, opening with Vaughan Williams¡¯ overture to The Wasps.
We turn to nature in tonight¡¯s concert, opening with Vaughan Williams¡¯ overture to The Wasps.
Join us this October for the much anticipated return of our Halloween Spooktacular!
Join us this October for the much anticipated return of our Halloween Spooktacular!
Join ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Chorus of Wales and their Artistic Director, Adrian Partington, in St Davids this October as they perform this gentle and deeply personal Requiem in the idyllic setting of St Davids Cathedral
Join ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Chorus of Wales and their Artistic Director, Adrian Partington, in St Davids this October as they perform this gentle and deeply personal Requiem in the idyllic setting of St Davids Cathedral
In a second nod to Shostakovich in the 50th anniversary year of his death ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ NOW¡¯s Guest Principal Conductor Jaime Martin presents a programme including his Theme and Variations and Second Piano Concerto.
In a second nod to Shostakovich in the 50th anniversary year of his death ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ NOW¡¯s Guest Principal Conductor Jaime Martin presents a programme including his Theme and Variations and Second Piano Concerto.
Fifty years after his death we celebrate the mastery of Shostakovich in a concert featuring his Violin Concerto and the mighty Seventh Symphony under the baton of our much-loved Principal Conductor, Ryan Bancroft.
Fifty years after his death we celebrate the mastery of Shostakovich in a concert featuring his Violin Concerto and the mighty Seventh Symphony under the baton of our much-loved Principal Conductor, Ryan Bancroft.
In a programme putting our fantastic musicians front and centre we kick off our 2025-26 season in ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Hoddinott Hall with a showcase for our brass section ¨C Schumann¡¯s Four Marches.
In a programme putting our fantastic musicians front and centre we kick off our 2025-26 season in ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Hoddinott Hall with a showcase for our brass section ¨C Schumann¡¯s Four Marches.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ NOW audience favourite Nil Venditti takes to the podium in Newport this September with a programme of popular classics.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ NOW audience favourite Nil Venditti takes to the podium in Newport this September with a programme of popular classics.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ NOW audience favourite Nil Venditti takes to the podium in Newtown this September with a programme featuring the ingenuity of Dvo?¨¢k, but opening with Barry-born Grace Williams¡¯ Hen Walia
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ NOW audience favourite Nil Venditti takes to the podium in Newtown this September with a programme featuring the ingenuity of Dvo?¨¢k, but opening with Barry-born Grace Williams¡¯ Hen Walia
Based on folk tunes and featuring the lullaby Huna Blentyn at its heart, Welsh composer Grace Williams¡¯ Hen Walia kicks off our performance at this years North Wales International Music Festival.
Based on folk tunes and featuring the lullaby Huna Blentyn at its heart, Welsh composer Grace Williams¡¯ Hen Walia kicks off our performance at this years North Wales International Music Festival.