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BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Calendar

By Month

Mon 1 Jun 2015
- 1 – 4 Jun 2015
  Ten Pieces Schools Concerts
  The orchestra undertakes a series of concerts in Salford and Whitehaven for local schools.
  Part of
  BBC Philharmonic Learning
Fri 5 Jun 2015
- 16:30
  BBC Music Day in Bradford
  Kala Sangam Arts Centre
  Players from the BBC Philharmonic perform with Asian musicians for In Tune,
  Part of
  BBC Music Day Performing Groups
Tue 9 Jun 2015
- 19:30
  Nielsen Symphony Cycle I
  The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
  John Storgårds launches our Nielsen Symphony Cycle on the composer’s birthday
  John Storgårds launches our Nielsen Symphony Cycle on the composer’s birthday
  Programme
  Carl Nielsen
  Symphony No 1 in G minor
  Gustav Mahler
  Songs from 'Des Knaben Wunderhorn'Wer hat dies Liedlein erdacht? Verlor'ne Müh, Lied des Verfolgten in Turm, Wo die schönen Trompeten blasen
  interval
  Carl Nielsen
  Symphony No. 4, ‘The Inextinguishable’
  Performers
  BBC Philharmonic
  John Storgårds
  Conductor
  Conductor
  Roderick Williams
  Baritone
  Baritone
  Composers
  Carl Nielsen
  Gustav Mahler
  Part of
  BBC Philharmonic 2014-15 Season Nielsen Symphonies: A Celebration of Life
Sat 13 Jun 2015
- 19:30
  Nielsen Symphony Cycle II
  The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
  The orchestra performs Nielsen’s Second and Fifth symphonies alongside Mahler’s songs.
  The orchestra performs Nielsen’s Second and Fifth symphonies alongside Mahler’s songs.
  Programme
  Carl Nielsen
  Symphony No 2 'The Four Temperaments'
  Gustav Mahler
  Songs from 'Des Knaben Wunderhorn'Des Antonius von Padua Fischpredigt, Trost im Unglück, Der Schildwache Nachtlied, Der Tambourg'sell
  interval
  Carl Nielsen
  Symphony No 5
  Performers
  BBC Philharmonic
  John Storgårds
  Conductor
  Conductor
  Florian Boesch
  Baritone
  Baritone
  Composers
  Carl Nielsen
  Gustav Mahler
  Part of
  BBC Philharmonic 2014-15 Season Nielsen Symphonies: A Celebration of Life
Thu 18 Jun 2015
- 19:30
  Nielsen Symphony Cycle III
  The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
  The orchestra performs Nielsen’s Sixth and Third symphonies alongside Mahler.
  The orchestra performs Nielsen’s Sixth and Third symphonies alongside Mahler.
  Programme
  Carl Nielsen
  Symphony No 6 'Sinfonia semplice'
  Gustav Mahler
  Songs from 'Des Knaben Wunderhorn'Rheinlegendchen, Das irdische Leben, Revelge, Lob des hohen Verstandes
  interval
  Carl Nielsen
  Symphony No. 3, ‘Sinfonia espansiva’
  Performers
  BBC Philharmonic
  John Storgårds
  Conductor
  Conductor
  Gillian Keith
  Soprano
  Soprano
  Hanno Müller-Brachmann
  Baritone
  Baritone
  Composers
  Carl Nielsen
  Gustav Mahler
  Part of
  BBC Philharmonic 2014-15 Season Nielsen Symphonies: A Celebration of Life
Sun 21 Jun 2015
- 19:00
  BBC Philharmonic Champagne Cruise
  MediaCityUK, Salford
  An evening with of the BBC Philharmonic on a cruise around The Quays
Wed 24 Jun 2015
- 14:00
  An Afternoon of Respighi and Pärt
  MediaCityUK, Salford
  Michael Francis conducts the BBC Philharmonic
  Michael Francis conducts the BBC Philharmonic
  Programme
  Ottorino Respighi
  Ancient Airs and Dances, Set 3(15 mins)
  Arvo Pärt
  Lamentate(35 mins)
  Performers
  BBC Philharmonic
  Michael Francis
  Conductor
  Conductor
  Pavel Kolesnikov
  Piano
  Piano
  Composers
  Ottorino Respighi
  Arvo Pärt
  Part of
  BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Studio Concerts
Sat 27 Jun 2015
- 19:30
  Barber, Gershwin and Copland
  MediaCityUK, Salford
  An evening of classical music with a distinctive American theme.
  An evening of classical music with a distinctive American theme.
  Programme
  Samuel Barber
  Medea's Meditation and Dance of Vengeance, Op 23a(13 mins)
  George Gershwin
  Piano Concerto in F major(31 mins)
  interval
  Aaron Copland
  Symphony No. 3(39 mins)
  Performers
  BBC Philharmonic
  Michael Francis
  Conductor
  Conductor
  Freddy Kempf
  Piano
  Piano
  Composers
  Samuel Barber
  George Gershwin
  Aaron Copland
  Part of
  BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Studio Concerts
Mon 29 Jun 2015
- 13:30
  Open Rehearsal with John Wilson
  MediaCityUK, Salford
  Conductor John Wilson rehearses music by Aaron Copland.
  Conductor John Wilson rehearses music by Aaron Copland.
  Programme
  Aaron Copland
  Fanfare for the Common Man
  El salón México
  Rodeo – Four Dance Episodes
  Performers
  BBC Philharmonic
  John Wilson
  Conductor
  Conductor
  Composers
  Aaron Copland
  Part of
  BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Studio Concerts