ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Orchestras and Choirs
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Orchestras and Choirs Calendar
By Month
Thu 4 Dec 2025
- 19:30City Halls
Grieg’s beloved concerto and a deeply moving wartime masterpiece with NYCOS
Grieg’s beloved concerto and a deeply moving wartime masterpiece with NYCOS
Programme
- Bacchanale(10 mins)World Premiere, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Commission
- Piano Concerto in A minor(30 mins)
- interval
- A Child of Our Time(65 mins)
Performers
- Beth Tayloralto
- John Findontenor
- Ashley Richesbass
- Pumeza Matshikizasoprano
- Stephen Houghpiano
- Ryan WigglesworthConductor
Fri 5 Dec 2025
- 19:30Barbican, London
Ermonela Jaho stars in Puccini’s bittersweet romance, his opera La rondine, incorporating music that has not been heard this century.
Ermonela Jaho stars in Puccini’s bittersweet romance, his opera La rondine, incorporating music that has not been heard this century.
Programme
- La rondine
Performers
- Carlo Rizziconductor
- Ermonela JahoMagda de Civry
- Iván Ayón-RivasRuggero Lastouc
- Nicola AlaimoRambaldo Fernandez
- Ellie NeateLisette
- Juan Francisco GatellPrunier
- Jessica RobinsonYvette / Georgette / Fleury
- Julieth LozanoBianca / Gabriella / Mariette
- Joanna HarriesSuzy / Lolette / Rorò
- Robert LewisGobin
- David Shipley±Êé°ù¾±³¦³ó²¹³Ü»å
- William ThomasCrébillon / Il maggiordomo
Composers
- 20:00Royal Northern College of Music
Tonight, our string section takes centre stage. Written in 1939 as Europe teetered on the brink of war, Bartók’s Divertimento fuses Hungarian folk-rhythms with his signature spiky harmonies and driving momentum.
Tonight, our string section takes centre stage. Written in 1939 as Europe teetered on the brink of war, Bartók’s Divertimento fuses Hungarian folk-rhythms with his signature spiky harmonies and driving momentum.
Thu 11 Dec 2025
- 19:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Fairytale meets humour and heartbreak in this magical concert conducted by ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ NOW’s Principal Guest Conductor Jaime MartÃn.
Fairytale meets humour and heartbreak in this magical concert conducted by ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ NOW’s Principal Guest Conductor Jaime MartÃn.
Programme
- Peer Gynt, Suite No. 1, Op 46
- Flute Concerto
- Swan Lakeselections from
Performers
- Jaime MartÃnConductor
- Elizaveta IvanovaFlute.
- 19:30Milton Court Concert Hall
Following the success of their festive 'Live from London' collaboration in 2024, Adrian Scarborough (History Boys, Gavin and Stacey) joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers on a Christmas journey of carols & literature.
Part ofÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers 2025-26 - 19:30City Halls
Shimmering soundscapes of impressionist magic and hidden treasures
Shimmering soundscapes of impressionist magic and hidden treasures
Programme
- Symphony No.2(19 mins)
- Piano Concerto(26 mins)
- interval
- Valses nobles et sentimentales (orchestral version)(16 mins)
- Nocturnes, for women’s chorus and orchestra(26 mins)
Performers
- Ilan VolkovConductor
- Nicolas Hodgespiano
- Upper Voices of the RCS Chamber Choir
Fri 12 Dec 2025
- 19:30Warwick Arts Centre
A feast of festive favourites as ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3's Friday Night is Music Night settles down to enjoy the movies that make Christmas - and the music that makes the movies!
Sun 14 Dec 2025
- 17:00Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
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.
Tue 16 Dec 2025
- 14:30MediaCityUK Salford
The irresistible sway of Johann Strauss’s An der schönen blauen Donau has made it arguably the most famous waltz of all time.
The irresistible sway of Johann Strauss’s An der schönen blauen Donau has made it arguably the most famous waltz of all time.
Programme
- An der schönen blauen Donau
- Tanzwalzer op. 53
- Straussiana
- Rosenkavalier Suite
Performers
- Leslie Suganandarajahconductor
Thu 18 Dec 2025
- 19:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
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
- 19:30City Halls
This year, the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ SSO offers two Christmas concerts at City Halls! Enjoy festive carols, classics, and Jamie MacDougall's sparkling performances—like a cozy mug of hot chocolate.
Fri 19 Dec 2025
- 19:30Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
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
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Step into a winter wonderland as we bring the magic of Christmas to life with a dazzling evening of festive music.
- 19:30Music Hall, Aberdeen
"Christmas Classics" is a heartwarming evening of festive carols and orchestral pieces, featuring singer Jamie MacDougall with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ SSO in Aberdeen. A sell-out event, it’s the perfect start to the holidays—book early!
- 19:30Barbican, London
Sir James MacMillan conducts a starry performance of his huge, life-affirming Christmas Oratorio – music that speaks to listeners of all faiths and none.
Sir James MacMillan conducts a starry performance of his huge, life-affirming Christmas Oratorio – music that speaks to listeners of all faiths and none.
Programme
- Christmas Oratorio
Performers
- Sir James MacMillanconductor
- Rhian Loissoprano
- Roderick Williamsbaritone
Composers
Sat 20 Dec 2025
- 19:30City Halls
Celebrate the festive season with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ SSO's magical movie music night in Glasgow! Enjoy John Williams, Disney classics & Golden Age tunes. Hosted by Jamie MacDougall. Always a sell-out—book early!
Sun 21 Dec 2025
- 15:00Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Celebrate Christmas with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ SSO's epic movie music concert, featuring John Williams, Disney classics & more at Usher Hall. Hosted by Jamie MacDougall, this popular festive event sells fast—book early for the best seats!
Mon 29 Dec 2025
- 14:30Aviva Studios, Manchester
*Laniakea* is Hawaiian for ‘immeasurable celestial paradise’, a term that perfectly describes the music of Camille Pépin.
