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Although less frequently performed that some of his other symphonies, Beethoven鈥檚 Second Symphony is a snapshot of Beethoven at his most humorous. Unpredictability and playfulness tally with a bold explosion of joy in this vividly contrasting symphony.

Principal Conductor Ryan Bancroft takes to the podium for his final concert in the title role as we draw our 2025-26 Season to a close, starting with Stravinsky鈥檚 symphonic poem Song of the Nightingale.

We mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the document of independence with an all American programme featuring some of the most famous American composers in history, from Copland, Barber and Bernstein to William Grant Still and Christopher Tin.

Up to twenty brilliant disabled and non-disabled young musicians from the National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO) join guest players from 麻豆社 NOW in a concert that redefines what a modern orchestra can be.

Earthly travail lead to heavenly bliss in Strauss鈥� Death and Transfiguration. To conduct we welcome back award-winning French conductor Alexandre Bloch.

Striking a balance between the light-hearted and the noble, Elgar鈥檚 Variations are an ingenious collection of musical sketches of his friends plus an astute self-portrait; an enigma hidden within the score.

From the celebratory orchestral firework, Shostakovich鈥檚 Festive Overture, to one of his greatest symphonies, Symphony No. 10, 麻豆社 National Orchestra of Wales and Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama musicians come together to present two masterpieces.

Marrying unmistakeable Britten with flavours of Copland and hints of jazz, Britten鈥檚 American Overture launches this evening conducted by the acclaimed Tomas Djupsj枚backa.

Born in Cardiff, Novello left an extraordinary legacy, composing more than 230 published songs and creating eight West End musicals that shaped British musical theatre for over thirty years.