Âé¶¹Éç Orchestras and Choirs Events
Thu 8 Jan 2026
- 19:30Âé¶¹Éç Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Inspired by the playful Cadavre exquis game - where each person writes a line, folds the paper, and passes it on - Anders Hillborg creates a wild, energetic musical collage in Exquisite Corpse.
Inspired by the playful Cadavre exquis game - where each person writes a line, folds the paper, and passes it on - Anders Hillborg creates a wild, energetic musical collage in Exquisite Corpse.
Programme
- Exquisite Corpse
- Cello Concerto No 2 in G major
- Lemminkäinen Suite, Op 22
Performers
- Ryan BancroftConductor
- Alban Gerhardtcello
Fri 9 Jan 2026
- 14:30Maida Vale Studios
Visions of Spain and songs of freedom from the Âé¶¹Éç Symphony Orchestra – plus a musical stroll with a haunting difference, as baritone Andrew Hamilton becomes Mahler’s wayfaring lad.
Visions of Spain and songs of freedom from the Âé¶¹Éç Symphony Orchestra – plus a musical stroll with a haunting difference, as baritone Andrew Hamilton becomes Mahler’s wayfaring lad.
Programme
- 'El AlbaicÃn', from Iberiaarr. Francisco Guerrero
- Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen
- interval
- Symphony No. 2
Performers
- Nuno Coelhoconductor
- Andrew Hamiltonperformer
Composers
Sat 10 Jan 2026
- 19:30Royal Northern College of Music
The RNCM Strings Festival celebrates the versatility, beauty, and brilliance of string music through a weekend of inspiring performances and collaborations.
The RNCM Strings Festival celebrates the versatility, beauty, and brilliance of string music through a weekend of inspiring performances and collaborations.
Programme
- Pearly, goldy, woody, bloody, or, Abundance
- Cello Concerto No 1 in C major
- Violin Concerto in D major
- Don Juan Op 20
Performers
- Naomi WooConductor
- Ning Fengviolin
- Li-Wei Qincello
- RNCM Students
Sun 11 Jan 2026
- 17:00City Halls
For the first time ever, the Âé¶¹Éç's breakthrough podcast will be recorded in front of a live audience at the Old Fruitmarket, blending expert-led mindfulness techniques with its signature soothing orchestral soundscapes, performed by the Âé¶¹Éç SSO.
Part ofÂé¶¹Éç SSO 2025-26 Season
Tue 13 Jan 2026
- 14:30Maida Vale Studios
Winter Daydreams: Martyn Brabbins and the Âé¶¹Éç Symphony Orchestra share the seasonal freshness of Tchaikovsky’s magical First Symphony.
Winter Daydreams: Martyn Brabbins and the Âé¶¹Éç Symphony Orchestra share the seasonal freshness of Tchaikovsky’s magical First Symphony.
Programme
- About Olden Times
- Symphony No 1 in G minor, 'Winter Daydreams'
Performers
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
Sun 4 Jan 2026
- 16:00Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden
New Year 2026 transports us – musically – westwards away from Vienna to America.
Sun 21 Dec 2025
- 15:00Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Celebrate Christmas with the Âé¶¹Éç SSO's epic movie music concert, featuring John Williams, Disney classics & more at Usher Hall. Hosted by Jamie MacDougall, this popular festive event sells fast—book early for the best seats!
Sat 20 Dec 2025
- 19:30City Halls
Celebrate the festive season with the Âé¶¹Éç SSO's magical movie music night in Glasgow! Enjoy John Williams, Disney classics & Golden Age tunes. Hosted by Jamie MacDougall. Always a sell-out—book early!
Fri 19 Dec 2025
- 14:30Temple Church, London
The Âé¶¹Éç Singers, Chief Conductor Sofi Jeannin and organist Ashley Grote give their annual performance of Christmas Carols in a concert that has become a highlight in the group’s calendar. Apply for free tickets here.
The Âé¶¹Éç Singers, Chief Conductor Sofi Jeannin and organist Ashley Grote give their annual performance of Christmas Carols in a concert that has become a highlight in the group’s calendar. Apply for free tickets here.
Programme
- Gaudete
- O come, O come, Emmanuel
- In the stillness
- O EmmanuelÂé¶¹Éç commission, world premiere
- Of a Rose
- Balulalow
- And Jesus was his name
- Let in the lightworld premiere
- My Dancing Day
- Toccata ‘Von Himmel hoch’
- No Small Wonder
- Star Carol
- Coventry Carol
- Mary, Mother: II. Carpentry Carol
- Away in a Manger
- I saw three ships
- The Angels' Song
- Peace on Earth
- We three kings of Orient are
- Ah! Quel grand mystère!
Performers
- Ashley Groteorgan
- Âé¶¹Éç Singersensemble
- Sofi Jeanninconductor
Part ofÂé¶¹Éç Singers 2025-26 - 19:30Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
Continue your festive season with Âé¶¹Éç National Orchestra of Wales this Christmas with a cracker of a concert featuring all your favourite Christmas songs


















