A celebration of French Composer Ravel in his 150th Birthday Year, including the world premiere of a new arrangement by Kenneth Hesketh and sublime music from the ballet Daphnis and Chloé.
A celebration of French Composer Ravel in his 150th Birthday Year, including the world premiere of a new arrangement by Kenneth Hesketh and sublime music from the ballet Daphnis and Chloé.
As part of Sheffield International Concert Season 2024/25 we visit Sheffield City Hall with our Chief Conductor John Storgårds.
As part of Sheffield International Concert Season 2024/25 we visit Sheffield City Hall with our Chief Conductor John Storgårds.
From Elgar’s green and pleasant lands with the famous Cello Concerto to depths of Russia, culminating in Stravinsky’s ballet ‘The Firebird’.
From Elgar’s green and pleasant lands with the famous Cello Concerto to depths of Russia, culminating in Stravinsky’s ballet ‘The Firebird’.
Join the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra at our MediaCityUK studio for a live broadcast concert on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3 featuring three extraordinary works.
Join the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra at our MediaCityUK studio for a live broadcast concert on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3 featuring three extraordinary works.
We return to Malvern with conductor Andrew Manze for an evening of Haydn and Elgar.
We return to Malvern with conductor Andrew Manze for an evening of Haydn and Elgar.
Enjoy a concert of vivid storytelling, magical landscapes and folklore with conductor Clemens Schuldt and flautist Elizaveta Ivanova in a live broadcast at MediaCityUK.
Enjoy a concert of vivid storytelling, magical landscapes and folklore with conductor Clemens Schuldt and flautist Elizaveta Ivanova in a live broadcast at MediaCityUK.
Clemens Schuldt conducts the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra at Hanley this evening with Simon Callaghan as soloist in Rachmaninov's second Piano Concerto.
A concert dedicated to the genius of Maurice Ravel, with three of his most popular original compositions and his arrangement of Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.
Fantasy and folklore lead the way as we celebrate French musical royalty, Maurice Ravel and Pierre Boulez, plus Mussorgsky’s famous musical epic.
Fantasy and folklore lead the way as we celebrate French musical royalty, Maurice Ravel and Pierre Boulez, plus Mussorgsky’s famous musical epic.
Michael Seal conducts the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra in three of Sir Arthur Bliss’s works; his Miracle in the Gorbals, Overture, Things to come: March, and Metamorphic Variations.
Michael Seal conducts the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra in three of Sir Arthur Bliss’s works; his Miracle in the Gorbals, Overture, Things to come: March, and Metamorphic Variations.
In this programme, Anja Bihlmaier, our Principal Guest Conductor, explores a kaleidoscope of music from female composers spanning 300 years, including, music by Sofia Gubaidulina and the world premiere of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ commission by Sarah Gibson.
In this programme, Anja Bihlmaier, our Principal Guest Conductor, explores a kaleidoscope of music from female composers spanning 300 years, including, music by Sofia Gubaidulina and the world premiere of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ commission by Sarah Gibson.
From Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake to a UK premiere from Anna Clyne, immerse yourself in a new kind of orchestral experience.
From Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake to a UK premiere from Anna Clyne, immerse yourself in a new kind of orchestral experience.
From Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake to a UK premiere from Anna Clyne, immerse yourself in a new kind of orchestral experience.
From Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake to a UK premiere from Anna Clyne, immerse yourself in a new kind of orchestral experience.
Join us in Hull for a magical journey through the sweeping landscapes and stirring tales of the Nordic countries, led by our Chief Conductor John Storgårds.
Join us in Hull for a magical journey through the sweeping landscapes and stirring tales of the Nordic countries, led by our Chief Conductor John Storgårds.
We’re off to the wilds of Scandinavia and Finland. Northern Lights, midnight sun and a smorgasbord of Nordic greats with John Storgårds at the helm.
We’re off to the wilds of Scandinavia and Finland. Northern Lights, midnight sun and a smorgasbord of Nordic greats with John Storgårds at the helm.
The pipes of the Bridgewater Hall organ get a full wash, wax and valet tonight with a performance characterised by the Romantic splendour of French music.
The pipes of the Bridgewater Hall organ get a full wash, wax and valet tonight with a performance characterised by the Romantic splendour of French music.
Italy. Land of sun, sea and serious culture – look no further than its great operatic ‘Hall of Fame’ led by Verdi with a cameo from Puccini and ending with Pulcinella – Italy’s take on Punch and Judy.
Italy. Land of sun, sea and serious culture – look no further than its great operatic ‘Hall of Fame’ led by Verdi with a cameo from Puccini and ending with Pulcinella – Italy’s take on Punch and Judy.
As Gustav Mahler began his Ninth Symphony, he was fully aware of its portent. Like Beethoven, Schubert and Bruckner before him, his Ninth was to be the last he finished.
As Gustav Mahler began his Ninth Symphony, he was fully aware of its portent. Like Beethoven, Schubert and Bruckner before him, his Ninth was to be the last he finished.
Conductor John Wilson joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra at Victoria Hall Hanley with organist Anna Lapwood.
Step into a world of elegance, where echoes of Baroque music are reimagined by three composers of different eras in a live broadcast concert from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra.
Step into a world of elegance, where echoes of Baroque music are reimagined by three composers of different eras in a live broadcast concert from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra.
Shakespeare takes centre stage and Elena Schwarz conducts Hans Abrahamsen’s song cycle Let me tell you features soprano Jennifer France as a defiant Ophelia, plus Beethoven’s Overture Coriolan and Symphony No. 1.
Shakespeare takes centre stage and Elena Schwarz conducts Hans Abrahamsen’s song cycle Let me tell you features soprano Jennifer France as a defiant Ophelia, plus Beethoven’s Overture Coriolan and Symphony No. 1.
Join the musicians of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra, and storyteller Sean Chandler for an exciting, interactive show featuring three stories from the award-winning CBeebies television series Musical Storyland.
Join the musicians of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra, and storyteller Sean Chandler for an exciting, interactive show featuring three stories from the award-winning CBeebies television series Musical Storyland.
Join us in The Sands Centre, Carlisle with conductor Martyn Brabbins and violinist Inmo Yang.
Join us in The Sands Centre, Carlisle with conductor Martyn Brabbins and violinist Inmo Yang.
We return to Hanley with conductor Jonathan Bloxham.
The season ends with Mahler’s Symphony No.3, a hymn to the natural world. John Storgårds is joined by contralto Jess Dandy.
The season ends with Mahler’s Symphony No.3, a hymn to the natural world. John Storgårds is joined by contralto Jess Dandy.
Today’s conductor and soloists are all students of the RNCM International Diploma scheme and will perform alongside the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra.
Today’s conductor and soloists are all students of the RNCM International Diploma scheme and will perform alongside the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra.
Today’s conductor and soloists are all students of the RNCM International Diploma scheme who will perform alongside the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra.
Today’s conductor and soloists are all students of the RNCM International Diploma scheme who will perform alongside the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra.
Sean Chandler presents a live and interactive performance of Three Billy Goats Gruff from the CBeebies series Musical Storyland with musicians from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra.
Sean Chandler presents a live and interactive performance of Three Billy Goats Gruff from the CBeebies series Musical Storyland with musicians from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra.
Music for beginnings and endings. It’s hard to find a more famous, or iconically flamboyant, first few seconds than the clarinet solo at the start of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.
Music for beginnings and endings. It’s hard to find a more famous, or iconically flamboyant, first few seconds than the clarinet solo at the start of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.
Quentin Blake’s Box of Treasures bursts open with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra as they play live accompaniment to two wonderfully animated adventures.
Quentin Blake’s Box of Treasures bursts open with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra as they play live accompaniment to two wonderfully animated adventures.
Musicians from Manchester’s ensembles assemble under the baton of Alpesh Chauhan for a concert of fanfares and flourishes to celebrate the finale of a spectacular weekend of music.
Musicians from Manchester’s ensembles assemble under the baton of Alpesh Chauhan for a concert of fanfares and flourishes to celebrate the finale of a spectacular weekend of music.
Experience an unforgettable evening as Chetham’s Symphony Orchestra joins forces with the renowned ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra for a special side-by-side concert at their Studios in MediaCityUK, Salford Quays.
Experience an unforgettable evening as Chetham’s Symphony Orchestra joins forces with the renowned ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra for a special side-by-side concert at their Studios in MediaCityUK, Salford Quays.
Experience an unforgettable evening as Chetham’s Symphony Orchestra joins forces with the renowned ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra for a special side-by-side concert at their Studios in MediaCityUK, Salford Quays.
Boticelli’s The Birth of Venus is one of the most famous paintings in the world.
Boticelli’s The Birth of Venus is one of the most famous paintings in the world.
Hear the world premiere of Robert Laidlow’s new work TECHNO-UTOPIA, a genre defining piece for piano, orchestra and new AI live-processed instruments.
Hear the world premiere of Robert Laidlow’s new work TECHNO-UTOPIA, a genre defining piece for piano, orchestra and new AI live-processed instruments.
Tenor Allan Clayton gives the world premiere of Tom Coult’s Monologues for the Curious, while John StorgÃ¥rds and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra stalk the shifting musical landscapes of Mahler’s Seventh Symphony
Tenor Allan Clayton gives the world premiere of Tom Coult’s Monologues for the Curious, while John StorgÃ¥rds and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra stalk the shifting musical landscapes of Mahler’s Seventh Symphony
Anja Bihlmaier and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra give the world premiere of Mark Simpson’s ZEBRA between performances of two iconic 19th-century tone-poems: Richard Strauss’s Death and Transfiguration and Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique
Anja Bihlmaier and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra give the world premiere of Mark Simpson’s ZEBRA between performances of two iconic 19th-century tone-poems: Richard Strauss’s Death and Transfiguration and Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique
Joshua Weilerstein and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra perform Rachmaninov’s enigmatic final masterpiece, the Symphonic Dances, alongside Copland’s jazz-inspired Clarinet Concerto
Joshua Weilerstein and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra perform Rachmaninov’s enigmatic final masterpiece, the Symphonic Dances, alongside Copland’s jazz-inspired Clarinet Concerto
A chance to hear Shostakovich’s blistering operatic tragedy with Amanda Majeski starring as Katerina and Nicky Spence as her lover Sergey
A chance to hear Shostakovich’s blistering operatic tragedy with Amanda Majeski starring as Katerina and Nicky Spence as her lover Sergey
Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo presents a showcase as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, paying tribute to her African heritage and taking in iconic tracks from legends such as Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti, Hugh Masekela and Youssou N’Dour
Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo presents a showcase as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, paying tribute to her African heritage and taking in iconic tracks from legends such as Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti, Hugh Masekela and Youssou N’Dour
There’s nothing quite like Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony. Join us in the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra Studio in MediaCityUK for this absolute masterpiece.
There’s nothing quite like Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony. Join us in the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra Studio in MediaCityUK for this absolute masterpiece.
For our season opener, an assembly of composers who, by embracing pain, find solace, redemption, and clarity.
Pop idol Rufus Wainwright brings an epic reimagining of his Want One and Want Two albums to Manchester following a premiere performance at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms, and tours across Europe and the US.
Pop idol Rufus Wainwright brings an epic reimagining of his *Want One* and *Want Two* albums to Manchester following a premiere performance at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms, and tours across Europe and the US.
The rugged coastline of Northern California was the inspiration for this similarly jagged piece for singing cellist and orchestra by American composer Gabriella Smith.
The rugged coastline of Northern California was the inspiration for this similarly jagged piece for singing cellist and orchestra by American composer Gabriella Smith.
These startlingly evocative scores defy easy categorisation.
These startlingly evocative scores defy easy categorisation.
You’d be hard-pressed to find a programme that is a greater expression of the titanic power of the symphony orchestra. Tonight, more is most certainly more.
You’d be hard-pressed to find a programme that is a greater expression of the titanic power of the symphony orchestra. Tonight, more is most certainly more.
Grief, rage and manic intensity.
Grief, rage and manic intensity.
Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto sings with elegance and life. This meticulous yet passionate piece takes you on a heartfelt journey of discovery.
Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto sings with elegance and life. This meticulous yet passionate piece takes you on a heartfelt journey of discovery.
In Steve Reich’s endlessly tessellating music, shapes emerge, solidify, uncouple, drift away, and begin to emerge anew.
In Steve Reich’s endlessly tessellating music, shapes emerge, solidify, uncouple, drift away, and begin to emerge anew.
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.
*Laniakea* is Hawaiian for ‘immeasurable celestial paradise’, a term that perfectly describes the music of Camille Pépin.
*Laniakea* is Hawaiian for ‘immeasurable celestial paradise’, a term that perfectly describes the music of Camille Pépin.
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.
Step into a winter wonderland as we bring the magic of Christmas to life with a dazzling evening of festive music.