Performances of Benjamin Britten at ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Orchestras and Choirs
(See all works in ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Orchestras and Choirs by Benjamin Britten)Fri 23 May 2025
- 19:30Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Norwich
Sir James MacMillan directs the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers in a programme surveying a number of his choral compositions, juxtaposed with a selection of early works.
Sir James MacMillan directs the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers in a programme surveying a number of his choral compositions, juxtaposed with a selection of early works.
Programme
- A Hymn to the Virgin
- A Hymn to the Mother of God
- Ave Regina Caelorum
- The Culham Motets
- O Virgo Prudentissima
- Missa Papae Marcelli
Performers
- ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singersensemble
- Sir James MacMillanconductor
Part ofÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers 2024-25
Sun 22 Jun 2025
- 17:00Snape Maltings Concert Hall
Sakari Oramo directs scintillating forces in a divine setting by Britten of W.H. Auden’s poetry; its war-torn angst is dissolved in the triumphant resolution of Sibelius’ grand Fifth Symphony.
Sakari Oramo directs scintillating forces in a divine setting by Britten of W.H. Auden’s poetry; its war-torn angst is dissolved in the triumphant resolution of Sibelius’ grand Fifth Symphony.
Programme
- Night Songs(5 mins)
- Our Hunting Fathers, Op 8(27 mins)
- Horn Concerto(20 mins)Britten Pears Arts commission/world premiere
- Symphony No. 5 in E flat major(30 mins)
Performers
- Sakari Oramoconductor
- Allan Claytontenor
- Ben GoldscheiderFrench horn
Part ofAldeburgh Festival 2025
Thu 26 Jun 2025
- 19:30Snape Maltings Concert Hall
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers and principal guest conductor Owain Park present a feast of wonderful choral music at the Snape Maltings Concert Hall.
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers and principal guest conductor Owain Park present a feast of wonderful choral music at the Snape Maltings Concert Hall.
Programme
- Rorate coeli(14 mins)
- A.M.D.G. Op.17 (Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam)(20 mins)
- Rorate coeli(4 mins)
- The Song Thrush and the Mountain Ash(7 mins)
- Friede auf Erden(11 mins)
- Figure humaine(20 mins)
Performers
- ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singersensemble
- Owain Parkconductor
Part ofÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers 2024-25
Fri 19 Sep 2025
- 14:30St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge
Conductor Martyn Brabbins returns to conduct the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers in the world premiere of Bristol-based composer John Pickard's ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ commission, Elemental.
Conductor Martyn Brabbins returns to conduct the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers in the world premiere of Bristol-based composer John Pickard's ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ commission, Elemental.
Programme
- Hymns from the Rig Veda, H90, Op 24
- The Ballad of Little Musgrave
- Missa Brevis
- Five Part-Song from The Greek Anthology, Op. 45
- interval
- ElementalWorld Premiere: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Commission
Performers
- Elizabeth Bassharp
- Andrew Barclaypercussion
- Richard Pearcepiano
- ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singersensemble
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
Part ofÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers 2025-26
Fri 26 Sep 2025
- 14:30Maida Vale Studios
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers are joined by Owain Park in a programme exploring the theme of nature through choral music.
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers are joined by Owain Park in a programme exploring the theme of nature through choral music.
Programme
- Song of June
- The Sycamore
- Sat on the shore
- In heaven it is always autumn
- The Evening Primrose
- Myrthen - No. 7 'Die Lotosblume'
- The Heaven's Flock
- Beyond the Night Sky
- Silence and Music
- Venematka (The Boat Journey)
- On life's dividing sea
- Sweet Day
- A Contemplation upon Flowers
- Butterfly
Performers
- ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singersensemble
- Owain Parkconductor
Part ofÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers 2025-26
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
- 19:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Marrying unmistakeable Britten with flavours of Copland and hints of jazz, Britten’s American Overture launches this evening conducted by the acclaimed Tomas Djupsjöbacka.
Marrying unmistakeable Britten with flavours of Copland and hints of jazz, Britten’s American Overture launches this evening conducted by the acclaimed Tomas Djupsjöbacka.
Programme
- An American Overture
- Love LettersUK premiere
- Symphony No. 2
- Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber
Performers
- Tomas DjupsjöbackaConductor
- Steven Bankssaxophone
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 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 Suite(23 mins)
- interval
- Duke Bluebeard’s Castle(55 mins)(one-act opera)
Performers
- Alice Cootemezzo soprano
- Gábor Bretzbaritone
- Elim ChanConductor
