Come and experience the ѿý Philharmonic Orchestra live from the ѿý Philharmonic Studio at MediaCityUK in a performance of two timeless masterpieces.
Come and experience the ѿý Philharmonic Orchestra live from the ѿý Philharmonic Studio at MediaCityUK in a performance of two timeless masterpieces.
Tonight is all about stories of the human spirit. Alban Gerhardt returns with Shostakovich’s second cello concert whilst ‘A Hero’s Life’ is the musical autobiography of Richard Strauss, under the baton of Alpesh Chauhan OBE.
Tonight is all about stories of the human spirit. Alban Gerhardt returns with Shostakovich’s second cello concert whilst ‘A Hero’s Life’ is the musical autobiography of Richard Strauss, under the baton of Alpesh Chauhan OBE.
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon in the ѿý Philharmonic Studio led by renowned video game composer and conductor Eímear Noone, as she brings epic gaming soundtracks to life.
This is your chance to drop in to our virtual concert and see the Sound of Gaming event in our brand-new online portal.
Experience an afternoon of classical brilliance with the ѿý Philharmonic Orchestra, led by conductor Ben Gernon.
Experience an afternoon of classical brilliance with the ѿý Philharmonic Orchestra, led by conductor Ben Gernon.
Elgar loved cryptic codes and he hid one in his most famous work, ‘Enigma’ Variations. The music of Frank Martin, is brought to the concert platform by world renowned baritone Roderick Williams, plus the world premiere of Geoffrey Gordon’s Anima Mia.
Elgar loved cryptic codes and he hid one in his most famous work, ‘Enigma’ Variations. The music of Frank Martin, is brought to the concert platform by world renowned baritone Roderick Williams, plus the world premiere of Geoffrey Gordon’s Anima Mia.
The ѿý Philharmonic Orchestra's Chief Conductor John Storgårds takes to the podium at Victoria Hall, Hanley, with Christian Tetzlaff as soloist in Elgar’s nostalgic Violin Concerto.
Join us in the ѿý Philharmonic Studio for Elgar’s deeply expressive Violin Concerto with Christian Tetzlaff.
Join us in the ѿý Philharmonic Studio for Elgar’s deeply expressive Violin Concerto with Christian Tetzlaff.
Pianist Steven Osborne is a huge champion of Messiaen’s music. Tonight, he joins Associate Artist Ludovic Morlot and horn player Martin Owen for a rare chance to hear, ‘From the Canyons to the Stars’, inspired by the wild canyons of Utah.
Pianist Steven Osborne is a huge champion of Messiaen’s music. Tonight, he joins Associate Artist Ludovic Morlot and horn player Martin Owen for a rare chance to hear, ‘From the Canyons to the Stars’, inspired by the wild canyons of Utah.
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 ѿý Philharmonic Orchestra at our MediaCityUK studio for a live broadcast concert on ѿý Radio 3 featuring three extraordinary works.
Join the ѿý Philharmonic Orchestra at our MediaCityUK studio for a live broadcast concert on ѿý 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 ѿý 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 ѿý 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 ѿý 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 ѿý 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 ѿý 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 ѿý 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 ѿý 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 ѿý 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 ѿý 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 ѿý Philharmonic Orchestra, and storyteller Sean Chandler for an exciting, interactive show featuring three stories from the award-winning CBeebies television series Musical Storyland.
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.
Sean Chandler presents a live and interactive performance of Three Billy Goats Gruff from the CBeebies series Musical Storyland with musicians from the ѿý 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 ѿý 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 ѿý Philharmonic Orchestra as they play live accompaniment to two wonderfully animated adventures.
Quentin Blake’s Box of Treasures bursts open with the ѿý 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.
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 Storgårds and the ѿý 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 Storgårds and the ѿý Philharmonic Orchestra stalk the shifting musical landscapes of Mahler’s Seventh Symphony
Anja Bihlmaier and the ѿý 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 ѿý 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 ѿý Philharmonic Orchestra perform Rachmaninov’s enigmatic final masterpiece, the Symphonic Dances, alongside Copland’s jazz-inspired Clarinet Concerto
Joshua Weilerstein and the ѿý 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 ѿý Philharmonic Orchestra Studio in MediaCityUK for this absolute masterpiece.
There’s nothing quite like Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony. Join us in the ѿý 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 ѿý 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 ѿý 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.
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.
*Laniakea* is Hawaiian for ‘immeasurable celestial paradise’, a term that perfectly describes the music of Camille Pépin.
Bluebeard’s Castle by Béla Bartók sits somewhere between a gothic tale of horror and a psychological dissection of a twisted relationship.
Bluebeard’s Castle by Béla Bartók sits somewhere between a gothic tale of horror and a psychological dissection of a twisted relationship.
Music from the court of Versailles begins and ends this sparkling exploration of the baroque.
Music from the court of Versailles begins and ends this sparkling exploration of the baroque.
Violist Lawrence Power returns to perform Cassandra Miller’s acclaimed Viola Concerto, a piece heralded on its 2022 premiere as an instant classic.
Violist Lawrence Power returns to perform Cassandra Miller’s acclaimed Viola Concerto, a piece heralded on its 2022 premiere as an instant classic.
When it comes to symphonies, Beethoven's Third symphony was a real game changer.
When it comes to symphonies, Beethoven's Third symphony was a real game changer.
Who knew Haydn and hot cross buns might be related?
Who knew Haydn and hot cross buns might be related?
Rhapsodies on love, death, and lust
Rhapsodies on love, death, and lust
Puccini first showcased his operatic voice through the orchestra alone with his Capriccio Sinfonico. Marking the start of his signature musical style, it blends the lyrical and dramatic qualities that later came to define his iconic operas.
Puccini first showcased his operatic voice through the orchestra alone with his Capriccio Sinfonico. Marking the start of his signature musical style, it blends the lyrical and dramatic qualities that later came to define his iconic operas.
Grit courses through Julia Wolfe’s *Anthracite Fields*, her Pulitzer Prize-winning oratorio for choir and ensemble that serves as a musical memorial to American miners and their struggle. *‘I guess I have a bias towards the grit.'* – Julia Wolfe
Grit courses through Julia Wolfe’s *Anthracite Fields*, her Pulitzer Prize-winning oratorio for choir and ensemble that serves as a musical memorial to American miners and their struggle. *‘I guess I have a bias towards the grit.'* – Julia Wolfe
Influenced by Czech folk and expressionism, Haas’s Study for Strings is an energetic, introspective work now seen as a key piece of 20th-century Czech music.
Influenced by Czech folk and expressionism, Haas’s Study for Strings is an energetic, introspective work now seen as a key piece of 20th-century Czech music.
Joshua Weilerstein makes his triumphant return to the Philharmonic in this musical postcard celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
Joshua Weilerstein makes his triumphant return to the Philharmonic in this musical postcard celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
Elegant and virtuosic, Haydn’s Cello Concerto in D Major is celebrated for both its charm and technical brilliance, filled lyrical melodies, high-register passages and rapid runs.
Elegant and virtuosic, Haydn’s Cello Concerto in D Major is celebrated for both its charm and technical brilliance, filled lyrical melodies, high-register passages and rapid runs.
Wolfe was two blocks from the Twin Towers when the planes hit on September 11, 2001. *Big Beautiful Dark and Scary* is the sound of that aftermath: an ominous, awesome wall of sound.
Wolfe was two blocks from the Twin Towers when the planes hit on September 11, 2001. *Big Beautiful Dark and Scary* is the sound of that aftermath: an ominous, awesome wall of sound.
We continue our thrillingly up-close series at the RNCM with a heavyweight artistic collaboration – our Chief Conductor John Storgårds joins the acclaimed pianist Tamara Stefanovich in this exploration of the pure power of the piano.
We continue our thrillingly up-close series at the RNCM with a heavyweight artistic collaboration – our Chief Conductor John Storgårds joins the acclaimed pianist Tamara Stefanovich in this exploration of the pure power of the piano.
Angel’s Bone is a Pulitzer Prize-winning contemporary opera by Chinese American composer Du Yun and librettist Royce Vavrek.
Angel’s Bone is a Pulitzer Prize-winning contemporary opera by Chinese American composer Du Yun and librettist Royce Vavrek.
A stormy opening from the 19th century prolific German composer Emilie Mayer.
A stormy opening from the 19th century prolific German composer Emilie Mayer.
In this striking exploration of Nordic soundscapes, Chief Conductor John Storgårds will flex every Finnish musical muscle as he leads the ѿý Philharmonic Orchestra.
In this striking exploration of Nordic soundscapes, Chief Conductor John Storgårds will flex every Finnish musical muscle as he leads the ѿý Philharmonic Orchestra.
The ѿý Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Aviva Studios for their next groundbreaking collaboration with Factory International. *‘Watching an orchestra in this way is a one of a kind experience.
Mahler’s Resurrection is a colossal work of drama, beauty, and power.
Mahler’s Resurrection is a colossal work of drama, beauty, and power.