BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus 2016-17 season Events
Fri 26 May 2017
- 19:00Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Messiaen’s Turangalîla-Symphonie
Messiaen’s Turangalîla-Symphonie
Programme
- L' Ascension (orchestral version)
- Turangalîla Symphony
Performers
- Sakari Oramoconductor
- Steven Osbornepiano
- Cynthia Millarondes martenot
Composers
Wed 24 May 2017
- 19:30Barbican, London
Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo conducts a double-bill from 20th-century musical genius and visionary, Olivier Messiaen.
Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo conducts a double-bill from 20th-century musical genius and visionary, Olivier Messiaen.
Programme
- L' Ascension (orchestral version)
- Turangalîla Symphony
Performers
- Sakari Oramoconductor
- Steven Osbornepiano
- Cynthia Millarondes martenot
Composers
Also part ofSakari Oramo Conducts
Fri 12 May 2017
- 18:00Barbican, London
Bring your family along to this fun interactive workshop and receive concert tickets for just £5.
- 19:30Barbican, London
Sir Andrew Davis conducts Elgar’s evergreen ‘Enigma’ Variations before the BBC SO is joined by the BBC Symphony Chorus and superb soloists for Bliss’s powerful cantata, The Beatitudes.
Sir Andrew Davis conducts Elgar’s evergreen ‘Enigma’ Variations before the BBC SO is joined by the BBC Symphony Chorus and superb soloists for Bliss’s powerful cantata, The Beatitudes.
Programme
- ‘Enigma’ Variations
- The Beatitudes
Performers
- Sir Andrew Davisconductor
- Emily Birsansoprano
- Ben Johnsontenor
Composers
Sat 6 May 2017
- 12:00Barbican, London
An introduction to the life and music of French-American composer Edgard Varèse.
