Performances of Dmitry Shostakovich at ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Orchestras and Choirs
(See all works in ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Orchestras and Choirs by Dmitry Shostakovich)Thu 8 May 2025
- 19:30Glasgow City Halls
Imagine...a journey from darkness to light. Struggles between love & despair inspire a pulse-raising master-piece that stirs the soul.
Imagine...a journey from darkness to light. Struggles between love & despair inspire a pulse-raising master-piece that stirs the soul.
Programme
- Icarus(12 mins)
- Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor(38 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 5 in E minor(46 mins)
Performers
- Rosanne Philippensviolin
- Gemma Newconductor
Fri 9 May 2025
- 19:30Music Hall, Aberdeen
Imagine...a journey from darkness to light. Struggles between love & despair inspire a pulse-raising masterpiece that stirs the soul.
Imagine...a journey from darkness to light. Struggles between love & despair inspire a pulse-raising masterpiece that stirs the soul.
Programme
- Icarus(12 mins)
- Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor(38 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 5 in E minor(46 mins)
Performers
- Rosanne Philippensviolin
- Gemma Newconductor
Sun 11 May 2025
- 15:00Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Imagine...a journey from darkness to light. Struggles between love & despair inspire a pulse-raising masterpiece.
Imagine...a journey from darkness to light. Struggles between love & despair inspire a pulse-raising masterpiece.
Programme
- Icarus(12 mins)
- Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor(38 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 5 in E minor(46 mins)
Performers
- Rosanne Philippensviolin
- Gemma Newconductor
Fri 3 Oct 2025
- 19:30Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
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.
Programme
- Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor
- Symphony No 7 in C major, 'Leningrad'
Performers
- Ryan Bancroftconductor
- 강주미violin
Composers
Thu 16 Oct 2025
- 19:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
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.
Programme
- Theme and Variations
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in F major
- Symphony No. 6 in D major, ‘Le matin’
- Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn
Performers
- Jaime MartÃnConductor
- Alim Beisembayevpiano
Mon 20 Oct 2025
- 19:30National Center Performing Arts, Beijing
As part the 28th Beijing Music Festival, we visit China with our Chief Conductor John Storgårds. Hayato Sumino joins us as soloist in Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3.
As part the 28th Beijing Music Festival, we visit China with our Chief Conductor John Storgårds. Hayato Sumino joins us as soloist in Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3.
Programme
- City of Floating Sounds(40 mins)(Asian premiere)
- interval
- Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major(28 mins)
- Symphony No 9 in E flat major(25 mins)
Performers
- Hayato Suminopiano
- John StorgårdsConductor
Fri 24 Oct 2025
- 19:30Barbican, London
Shostakovich’s shattering Eighth Symphony is the climax of a gripping all-Russian programme from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra guest conductor Hannu Lintu and viola phenom Timothy Ridout.
Shostakovich’s shattering Eighth Symphony is the climax of a gripping all-Russian programme from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra guest conductor Hannu Lintu and viola phenom Timothy Ridout.
Programme
- Viola Concerto
- interval
- Symphony No 8 in C minor
Performers
- Hannu Lintuconductor
- Timothy Ridoutviola
Composers
Sat 15 Nov 2025
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Grief, rage and manic intensity.
Grief, rage and manic intensity.
Programme
- Festive Overture
- Cello Concerto in B minor
- Symphony No. 10
Performers
- John Storgårdsconductor
- Anastasia Kobekinacello
Composers
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
