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Composer-in-Association Huw Watkins curates two concerts of the music that shaped him, as a performer and as a composer.
Beethoven’s Ninth: A swift guide
Its daring and at times outlandish writing has sparked debate ever since its premiere in 1824. Despite that, who can fail to be swept up by his Ode to Joy and vision of arcadia?
A first-time collaboration on an epic orchestral scale
The second of two concerts in which Composer-in-Association Huw Watkins shares the music that shaped him as both a performer and composer.
Free workshops open to the public: 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00
Nordic Patriots. What makes up the ‘Sound of the North’?
Sibelius’ patriotic side comes to the fore with his most anthemic tone poem and then his fifth symphony, a paean to nature and the countryside of his homeland
Contemporary Evenings
Free workshops open to the public: 14.00-17:00 and 18:00-21:00
Free workshop open to the public: 14:30 - 17:30
Family Concert
Family Concert with BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Brahms’ first symphony is a marvellous statement that signalled the composer’s escape from the shadows of Beethoven.
Brahms' First: a swift guide
Rachel Podger directs BBC NOW in a programme of Haydn & Mozart.
Amazing live music and an awesome time with BBC National Orchestra of Wales.
Where all senses meet - II. The music of Debussy and Messiaen
90 Years of Music
BBC National Orchestra of Wales celebrates its 90th Birthday
Jonathan James introduces Richard Strauss' Four Last Songs.
In the Four Last Songs, Strauss takes leave of his long and fruitful life
Bruckner’s Seventh: a swift guide
A symphony of magnificent proportions by Bruckner, who was inspired by the scope and spirituality of Bach.
One of China’s leading composers, Qigang Chen now divides his life between Beijing and where he studied as a post graduate student with Oliver Messiaen.
The perfect introduction to the Orchestra for all ages!
Cracking the code – I. Shostakovich’s fifth
Part of Festival of Voice
American Patriots and the Sound of Broadway
Feet will be tapping and fingers will be clicking in Bernstein's glittering music for the stage, as we the celebrations for the composer’s centenary.
A concert of choral works by Sir James MacMillan
Cheltenham Music Festival
Cyw a'r Gerddorfa
Cyw a'r Gerddorfa (Relaxed Performance)
