Âé¶¹Éç Orchestras and Choirs Events
Thu 21 May 2026
- 19:30City Halls
A glorious finale to the 90th season, where voices and orchestra soar as one.
A glorious finale to the 90th season, where voices and orchestra soar as one.
Programme
- Ave Maria (1861 setting)(4 mins)
- Magnificat - for solo soprano, chorus and orchestra(30 mins)(revised version, world premiere)
- interval
- Symphony No. 4 in E flat major, ‘Romantic’(65 mins)
Performers
- Sophie Bevansoprano
Composers
Fri 22 May 2026
- 19:30Barbican, London
Strangers in a strange land: Sakari Oramo conducts music by Bartók and Korngold, European composers stranded in America and dreaming of a better world.
Strangers in a strange land: Sakari Oramo conducts music by Bartók and Korngold, European composers stranded in America and dreaming of a better world.
Programme
- LatestUK Premiere
- Violin Concerto in D major
- interval
- Concerto for Orchestra
Performers
- Sakari Oramoconductor
- MarÃa Dueñasviolin
- 19:30Aviva Studios, Manchester
The Âé¶¹Éç Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Aviva Studios for their next groundbreaking collaboration with Factory International. *‘Watching an orchestra in this way is a one of a kind experience.
The Âé¶¹Éç Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Aviva Studios for their next groundbreaking collaboration with Factory International. *‘Watching an orchestra in this way is a one of a kind experience.
Programme
- Chemiluminescence (UK premiere)
- No Such Spring (UK premiere)
- The Rite of Spring
Performers
- Âé¶¹Éç Philharmonic Orchestraorchestra
- Ludovic Morlotconductor
- Conor Hanickpiano
Sat 23 May 2026
- 19:00St Davids Cathedral
The ever-popular Martyn Brabbins returns to Âé¶¹Éç NOW this May as we travel to St Davids for the annual Cathedral Festival.
The ever-popular Martyn Brabbins returns to Âé¶¹Éç NOW this May as we travel to St Davids for the annual Cathedral Festival.
Programme
- Ballade in A minor, Op. 33
- Cello Concerto
- Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, ‘Eroica’
Performers
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
- Ivan Kariznacello
Thu 28 May 2026
- 19:30Âé¶¹Éç Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Although less frequently performed that some of his other symphonies, Beethoven’s 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.
Although less frequently performed that some of his other symphonies, Beethoven’s 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.
Programme
- A Winter's Tale
- Cello Concerto in A minor
- A Midsummer Night's Dream – overture
- Symphony No. 2 in D major
Performers
- Paweł Kapułaconductor
- Sterling Elliottcello
Sun 17 May 2026
- 14:00City Halls
Glasgow accordionist Ryan Corbett performs Jay Capperauld’s electrifying concerto that was written especially for him and Emilia Hoving conducts Prokofiev’s enchanting story of star-crossed lovers.
Glasgow accordionist Ryan Corbett performs Jay Capperauld’s electrifying concerto that was written especially for him and Emilia Hoving conducts Prokofiev’s enchanting story of star-crossed lovers.
Programme
- The Rapids of Life(11 mins)(UK Premiere)
- Accordion Concerto ‘Galvanic Dances’(18 mins)
- interval
- Romeo and Juliet(43 mins)(Selection from the ballet)
Performers
- Ryan Corbettaccordion
- Emilia HovingConductor
- 19:30Barbican, London
The Âé¶¹Éç Symphony Orchestra presents Requiem for America: Singing for the Invisible People — Brent Michael Davids’s searing work which confronts hard truths about America’s founding.
The Âé¶¹Éç Symphony Orchestra presents Requiem for America: Singing for the Invisible People — Brent Michael Davids’s searing work which confronts hard truths about America’s founding.
Programme
- Requiem for America: Singing for the Invisible People
Performers
- Teddy Abramsconductor
- Brent Michael DavidsNative American flute
- Jennifer Johnstoncontralto / narrator
- Janai Bruggersoprano
- Robert Murraytenor
- Eric Greenebaritone
- Nitaa-NagamokweNative Chorus leader
- MiskwanangikweNative Chorus
- BidaabinokweNative Chorus
- ZhaashaawanibiisikweNative Chorus
- KaakaakididNative Chorus
- MinisinoogwanNative Chorus
- GiniwNative Chorus
- Yahto MahpeeNative Chorus
- Âé¶¹Éç Symphony Choruschorus
Composers
Sat 16 May 2026
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
In this striking exploration of Nordic soundscapes, Chief Conductor John StorgÃ¥rds will flex every Finnish musical muscle as he leads the Âé¶¹Éç Philharmonic Orchestra.
In this striking exploration of Nordic soundscapes, Chief Conductor John StorgÃ¥rds will flex every Finnish musical muscle as he leads the Âé¶¹Éç Philharmonic Orchestra.
Programme
- Cantus arcticus
- Violin Concerto
- Symphony No 5
Performers
- John Storgårdsconductor
- Simone Lamsmaviolin
Fri 15 May 2026
- 19:30Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
Earthly travail lead to heavenly bliss in Strauss’ Death and Transfiguration. To conduct we welcome back award-winning French conductor Alexandre Bloch.
Earthly travail lead to heavenly bliss in Strauss’ Death and Transfiguration. To conduct we welcome back award-winning French conductor Alexandre Bloch.
Programme
- Violin Concerto
- Concerto for Orchestra
- Death and Transfiguration
Performers
- Alexandre Blochconductor
- Veronika Eberleviolin
Thu 14 May 2026
- 19:30Âé¶¹Éç Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Earthly travail lead to heavenly bliss in Strauss’ Death and Transfiguration. To conduct we welcome back award-winning French conductor Alexandre Bloch.
Earthly travail lead to heavenly bliss in Strauss’ Death and Transfiguration. To conduct we welcome back award-winning French conductor Alexandre Bloch.
Programme
- Violin Concerto
- Concerto for Orchestra
- Death and Transfiguration
Performers
- Alexandre BlochConductor
- Veronika Eberleviolin


















