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BBC Symphony Orchestra Calendar

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Fri 3 Feb 2023
- 19:30
  Oramo conducts Dvořák and Bacewicz
  Barbican, London
  Sunlight, defiance and unsung heroes: Sakari Oramo conducts music by Antonín Dvořák and Grażyna Bacewicz, plus a delightful showcase for the BBC SO’s own Principal Bassoon.
  Sunlight, defiance and unsung heroes: Sakari Oramo conducts music by Antonín Dvořák and Grażyna Bacewicz, plus a delightful showcase for the BBC SO’s own Principal Bassoon.
  Programme
  Grażyna Bacewicz
  Overture for Symphony Orchestra
  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  Bassoon Concerto in B flat major, K191
  Edward Elgar
  Bassoon Romance
  Antonín Dvořák
  Symphony No. 8 in G major
  Performers
  Julie Price
  bassoon
  bassoon
  Sakari Oramo
  conductor
  conductor
  BBC Symphony Orchestra
  Composers
  Grażyna Bacewicz
  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  Edward Elgar
  Antonín Dvořák
  Part of
  BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus 2022-23 Season
Sun 5 Feb 2023
- 16:00
  BBC SO at Saffron Hall
  Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden
  Bassoonist Julie Price s the BBC Symphony Orchestra for a stunning evening of music, showcasing the Bassoon's solo capabilities.
  Bassoonist Julie Price s the BBC Symphony Orchestra for a stunning evening of music, showcasing the Bassoon's solo capabilities.
  Programme
  Grażyna Bacewicz
  Overture for Orchestra
  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  Bassoon Concerto in B flat major, K191
  Edward Elgar
  Romance for Bassoon and Orchestra
  Antonín Dvořák
  Symphony No. 8 in G major
  Performers
  Sakari Oramo
  conductor
  conductor
  Julie Price
  bassoon
  bassoon
  BBC Symphony Orchestra
  Composers
  Grażyna Bacewicz
  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  Edward Elgar
  Antonín Dvořák
  Part of
  BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus 2022-23 Season
Fri 10 Feb 2023
- 19:30
  Johan Dalene & Timothy Ridout perform Mozart
  Barbican, London
  Poles apart: Sakari Oramo explores the sensuality and raw energy of two great Polish symphonies, while Johan Dalene and Timothy Ridout encounter Mozart at the very top of his game.
  Poles apart: Sakari Oramo explores the sensuality and raw energy of two great Polish symphonies, while Johan Dalene and Timothy Ridout encounter Mozart at the very top of his game.
  Programme
  Grażyna Bacewicz
  Symphony No. 4
  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  Sinfonia concertante in E flat major
  Karol Szymanowski
  Symphony No 3, 'The Song of the Night'
  Performers
  Nicky Spence
  tenor
  tenor
  Johan Dalene
  violin
  violin
  Timothy Ridout
  viola
  viola
  Sakari Oramo
  conductor
  conductor
  BBC Symphony Chorus
  chorus
  chorus
  BBC Symphony Orchestra
  Composers
  Grażyna Bacewicz
  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  Karol Szymanowski
  Part of
  BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus 2022-23 Season
Fri 17 Feb 2023
- 19:30
  Lintu conducts Rachmaninov and Stravinsky
  Barbican, London
  Bright colours, dark emotions and uncompromising truths: Hannu Lintu conducts vivid stories and from powerful creative personalities.
  Bright colours, dark emotions and uncompromising truths: Hannu Lintu conducts vivid stories and from powerful creative personalities.
  Programme
  Magnus Lindberg
  Serenades
  Sergey Rachmaninov
  Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
  Galina Ustvolskaya
  Symphony No 1
  Igor Stravinsky
  Petrushka (1947 version)
  Performers
  Denis Kozhukhin
  piano
  piano
  Trinity Boys Choir
  trebles
  trebles
  Hannu Lintu
  conductor
  conductor
  BBC Symphony Orchestra
  Composers
  Magnus Lindberg
  Sergey Rachmaninov
  Galina Ustvolskaya
  Igor Stravinsky
  Part of
  BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus 2022-23 Season
Tue 21 Feb 2023
- 14:30
  Studio Concert: Tarkiainen, Price and Smyth
  Maida Vale Studios
  Women take the spotlight in this studio concert as Emilia Hoving makes her debut conducting the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
  Women take the spotlight in this studio concert as Emilia Hoving makes her debut conducting the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
  Programme
  Outi Tarkiainen
  The Ring of Fire and Love
  Florence Price
  Andante for String Orchestra
  Ethel Smyth
  Serenade in D
  Performers
  BBC Symphony Orchestra
  Emilia Hoving
  conductor
  conductor
  Composers
  Outi Tarkiainen
  Florence Price
  Ethel Smyth
  Part of
  BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus 2022-23 Season
Fri 24 Feb 2023
- 19:30
  New conducts American dreams and sonic fireworks
  Barbican, London
  American dreams and sonic fireworks as conductor Gemma New and pianist Lise de la Salle make their t debut with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
  American dreams and sonic fireworks as conductor Gemma New and pianist Lise de la Salle make their t debut with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
  Programme
  John Adams
  The Chairman Dances
  George Gershwin
  Piano Concerto in F
  Valerie Coleman
  Umoja (Anthem of Unity)UK Premiere
  Samuel Barber
  Symphony No. 1, Op 9
  Performers
  Lise de la Salle
  piano
  piano
  Gemma New
  conductor
  conductor
  BBC Symphony Orchestra
  Composers
  John Adams
  George Gershwin
  Valerie Coleman
  Samuel Barber
  Part of
  BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus 2022-23 Season