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New Year 2026 transports us 鈥� musically 鈥� westwards away from Vienna to America.

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.

Visions of Spain and songs of freedom from the 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra 鈥� plus a musical stroll with a haunting difference, as baritone Andrew Hamilton becomes Mahler鈥檚 wayfaring lad.

The RNCM Strings Festival celebrates the versatility, beauty, and brilliance of string music through a weekend of inspiring performances and collaborations.

For the first time ever, the 麻豆社'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 麻豆社 SSO.

Winter Daydreams: Martyn Brabbins and the 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra share the seasonal freshness of Tchaikovsky鈥檚 magical First Symphony.

A full orbit of the sun with the 麻豆社 Philharmonic Orchestra.

The 麻豆社 Singers are delighted to welcome Alexander L眉ken, making his debut conducting the group in a programme of Germanic choral music to begin 2026.

Step into a world of musical magic with 麻豆社 Radio 3鈥檚 Friday Night is Music Night, live from Chichester.

In 'Beyond The Tradition', five acclaimed Scottish folk song performers鈥擪arine Polwart, Kris Drever, Emily Smith, Fiona Hunter and Lori Watson鈥攋oin the 麻豆社 SSO for newly commissioned arrangements classic Scots folk songs and ballads.

Clemens Schuldt and the 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra perform Shakespearean classics, Strauss at his most sumptuous, and a new British concerto for cellist Guy Johnston.

Inspired by the Italian sun and hearty dances he played with his Hungarian violinist friend in his youth, Brahms鈥� gloriously lyrical Violin Concerto seems to express the very soul of the violin.

City Noir is John Adams鈥檚 musical tribute to half-lit rooms, venetian blinds, desperate men, dangerous women, secrets, lies, and the City of Angels.

Experience G贸recki鈥檚 profound and spiritual journey through loss and love, featuring soprano Francesca Chiejina (pictured) with the 麻豆社 SSO. The concert opens with the extraordinary vocalist, violinist, and composer Alice Zawadzki.

Multi-instrumental musical duo 'The Ayoub Sisters' celebrate their ten-year anniversary with a whirlwind evening of folklore and adventure. Paying homage to their Egyptian heritage, Sarah and Laura present the world premiere of their Arabic Symphony.

Join us in Nottingham for Bart贸k鈥檚 gripping one-act opera, Bluebeard鈥檚 Castle.

US composer Julia Wolfe鈥檚 new work unEarth receives its UK premiere, performed by the 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra, 麻豆社 Singers, Finchley Children's Music Group, and Danish soprano Else Torp, conducted by Martyn Brabbins.

Bluebeard鈥檚 Castle by B茅la Bart贸k sits somewhere between a gothic tale of horror and a psychological dissection of a twisted relationship.

Join us in York alongside presenter Sean Chandler for a magical, interactive performance of The Enormous Turnip, from the CBeebies series Musical Storyland at the National Centre for Early Music.

Join us in York alongside presenter Sean Chandler for a magical, interactive performance of The Enormous Turnip, from the CBeebies series Musical Storyland at the National Centre for Early Music.

Hana Chang joins the 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra and Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo as part of the Anvil Arts International Concert Series.

Music that glitters, sings and dances for joy, as Sakari Oramo pairs two newly minted classics with Beethoven鈥檚 brightest symphony.

Music from the court of Versailles begins and ends this sparkling exploration of the baroque.

Conductor Gemma New returns to 麻豆社 NOW this January with a programme of Russian masterpieces, starting with a work which needs little introduction, Prokofiev鈥檚 exhilarating Classical Symphony.

Step inside your favourite games in the world premiere of a live concert celebrating two decades of BAFTA-nominated and award-winning games music.

Eamonn Dougan leads students of the Royal Academy of Music in this open conducting masterclass with the 麻豆社 Singers.

鈥淕oosebumps Galactica!鈥� in the words of a 麻豆社 SSO audience member

Join us at the Maida Vale Studios for a powerful celebration of emerging vocal talent with music from contemporary female composers.

Love, death and pomegranates: Sakari Oramo rediscovers Stravinsky鈥檚 epic retelling of the myth of Persephone.

Bursting with catchy tunes and drenched in joy, Dvo艡谩k鈥檚 firecracker Eighth Symphony pulses with life and vigour.

Adam Hickox makes his Bridgewater Hall debut in this sparkling and generous programme of technicolour musical delights.

Bursting with catchy tunes and drenched in joy, Dvo艡谩k鈥檚 firecracker Eighth Symphony pulses with life and vigour.

鈥淕oosebumps Galactica!鈥� in the words of a 麻豆社 SSO audience member

Richard Strauss鈥檚 Metamorphosen is a lament for strings, mourning the destruction of Europe in the World War II and the collapse of the musical civilisation that shaped and inspired him.

Fountains, fantasies and cartoon violence: the 麻豆社 Symphony explores the wild new worlds of Martin Smolka, Oliver Leith and Rebecca Saunders.

Discover the latest in composition in Wales this spring as composers deserving of wider exposure have the opportunity to work with Jac van Steen and Composer-in-Association Gavin Higgins on their latest orchestral composition.

Discover the latest in composition in Wales this spring as composers deserving of wider exposure have the opportunity to work with Jac van Steen and Composer-in-Association Gavin Higgins on their latest orchestral composition.

Discover the latest in composition in Wales this spring as composers deserving of wider exposure have the opportunity to work with Jac van Steen and Composer-in-Association Gavin Higgins on their latest orchestral composition.

Discover the latest in composition in Wales this spring as composers deserving of wider exposure have the opportunity to work with Jac van Steen and Composer-in-Association Gavin Higgins on their latest orchestral composition.

Discover the latest in composition in Wales this spring as composers deserving of wider exposure have the opportunity to work with Jac van Steen and Composer-in-Association Gavin Higgins on their latest orchestral composition.

Rachmaninov, Bernstein and Dav贸ne Tines 鈥� a fresh perspective on America鈥檚 past, present and future from Daniele Rustioni and the 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra.

Rachmaninov's First Symphony is a gripping climax to this concert which also features Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No.2: an afternoon that begins in the dream-world of Debussy鈥檚 mythical Faun, and ends at the gates of the inferno.

麻豆社 NOW 鈥� NOW! is back this spring bringing you the best in new music from around the world. Presenting five UK premieres we kick off the evening with Isabella Gellis鈥� Valedictions.

After 60 years on stage, Dame Imogen Cooper performs Mozart's last piano concerto as part of her 'farewell tour' across Europe... don't miss her stop in Glasgow! "Mozart has a special place in her heart", she says.

After 60 years on stage, Dame Imogen Cooper performs Mozart's last piano concerto as part of her 'farewell tour' across Europe... don't miss her stop in Perth! "Mozart has a special place in her heart", she says.

Violist Lawrence Power returns to perform Cassandra Miller鈥檚 acclaimed Viola Concerto, a piece heralded on its 2022 premiere as an instant classic.

A screening of the 麻豆社鈥檚 classic 2015 nature documentary Iceland: Land of Ice and Fire.

麻豆社 Radio 3鈥檚 Tom Service talks to Andrew Mellor about the music and composers featured in today鈥檚 first concert.

The 麻豆社 Singers and Guildhall Musicians explore Icelandic chamber and vocal music 鈥� sounds of wild beauty and quiet, luminous power.

麻豆社 Radio 3鈥檚 Tom Service hosts and talks to composers Bara G, Valgeir S and Icelandic music expert Andrew Mellor.

Europe鈥檚 most northerly capital city pulses with creativity. Tonight, the 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra embraces the Reykjav铆k new music scene in all its diversity and flair.

When it comes to symphonies, Beethoven's Third symphony was a real game changer.

Left handed piano sensation Nicholas McCarthy makes his debut with 麻豆社 NOW in Ravel鈥檚 emotionally powerfully and highly virtuoso Piano Concerto for the Left Hand.

The 麻豆社 Singers join the strings from the 麻豆社 Concert Orchestra, organist Iain Farrington and Chief Conductor Sofi Jeannin for an emotive programme of music to touch the very heavens.

Rachmaninov鈥檚 Second Piano Concerto, Tchaikovsky鈥檚 Fifth Symphony, and a UK premiere from Julia Adolphe. Big emotions and natural wonders from Kristiina Poska and the 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra.

Experience the magic of Cinematic Soundtracks like never before 鈥� live and immersive with full orchestra.

Sir Donald Runnicles joins forces with Edinburgh Festival Chorus for Mahler鈥檚 epic Resurrection Symphony at the Usher Hall. A monumental musical event!

A landmark semi-staged opera by Shiva Feshareki and Karen McCarthy Woolf, exploring the Goddess through history and modernity. Featuring the Upper Voices of the 麻豆社 Singers and Vox Urbane with electronics and turntables.

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.

Sakari Oramo pairs flair with idyllic cheer in this dual outing of Romantic masterpieces: Saint-Sa毛ns鈥� fifth piano concerto and Brahms鈥檚 Second Symphony.

Following the huge success of the Northern Soul Orchestrated tour last year, writer and 麻豆社 Radio 6 Music broadcaster Stuart Maconie, alongside the 麻豆社 Concert Orchestra and Manchester's composer and conductor Joe Duddell will return in March 2026.

Who knew Haydn and hot cross buns might be related?

Following the huge success of the Northern Soul Orchestrated tour last year, writer and 麻豆社 Radio 6 Music broadcaster Stuart Maconie, alongside the 麻豆社 Concert Orchestra and Manchester's composer and conductor Joe Duddell will return in March 2026.

Britten's playful 'Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra' is paired with the composer's Cello Symphony. Plus, there's music inspired by the enchanting imagination of William Shakespeare.

Following the huge success of the Northern Soul Orchestrated tour last year, writer and 麻豆社 Radio 6 Music broadcaster Stuart Maconie, alongside the 麻豆社 Concert Orchestra and Manchester's composer and conductor Joe Duddell will return in March 2026.

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.

Following the huge success of the Northern Soul Orchestrated tour last year, writer and 麻豆社 Radio 6 Music broadcaster Stuart Maconie, alongside the 麻豆社 Concert Orchestra and Manchester's composer and conductor Joe Duddell will return in March 2026.

A magical bird, a dream of England, and the sheer magic of pianist Yeol Eum Son, as Sakari Oramo and the 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra bring a blaze of colour to the Barbican.

Following the huge success of the Northern Soul Orchestrated tour last year, writer and 麻豆社 Radio 6 Music broadcaster Stuart Maconie, alongside the 麻豆社 Concert Orchestra and Manchester's composer and conductor Joe Duddell will return in March 2026.

Rhapsodies on love, death, and lust

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.

Following the huge success of the Northern Soul Orchestrated tour last year, writer and 麻豆社 Radio 6 Music broadcaster Stuart Maconie, alongside the 麻豆社 Concert Orchestra and Manchester's composer and conductor Joe Duddell will return in March 2026.

Join international storyteller Jan Blake, djembe player Mohamed Gueye and musicians of the 麻豆社 Philharmonic Orchestra for an interactive performance of Ananse and the Monkeys for pre-schoolers.

Puccini first showcased his operatic voice through the orchestra alone with his Capriccio Sinfonico. Marking the start of his signature musical style, it blends the lyrical and dramatic qualities that later came to define his iconic operas.

The 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra and Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo on tour to China and South Korea with piano soloists Bertrand Chamayou (China) and Yeol Eum Son (South Korea).

Dazzling woodwinds tarry with bustling strings, folk-like melodies weave with vibrant dance and climactic rushes make way to stately grandeur in Tchaikovsky鈥檚 charmingly wintery First Symphony, oozing his trademark symphonic craftsmanship from the off.

Pulse-raising passion and a teenage prodigy鈥檚 firecracker piano concerto

The 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra and Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo on tour to China and South Korea with piano soloists Bertrand Chamayou (China) and Yeol Eum Son (South Korea).

Musicians from the 麻豆社 Concert Orchestra and it鈥檚 Chief Conductor, Anna-Maria Helsing, joins talented musicians from the Universities of Nottingham to perform Holst鈥檚 鈥楾he Planets鈥�.

Dazzling woodwinds tarry with bustling strings, folk-like melodies weave with vibrant dance and climactic rushes make way to stately grandeur in Tchaikovsky鈥檚 charmingly wintery First Symphony, oozing his trademark symphonic craftsmanship from the off.

Tchaikovsky's pulse-raising passion and Mozart's 'Turkish' Violin Concerto

The 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra and Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo on tour to China and South Korea with piano soloists Bertrand Chamayou (China) and Yeol Eum Son (South Korea).

Following the success of the release of their fifth studio album鈥疢ynd A鈥檙 T欧 am Dro鈥痑nd a sold-out tour, Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog鈥檚 stunningly beautiful music will be performed with the Orchestra in a career spanning concert arranged and conducted by John Qu

Grit courses through Julia Wolfe鈥檚 *Anthracite Fields*, her Pulitzer Prize-winning oratorio for choir and ensemble that serves as a musical memorial to American miners and their struggle. *鈥業 guess I have a bias towards the grit.'* 鈥� Julia Wolfe

The 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra and Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo on tour to China and South Korea with piano soloists Bertrand Chamayou (China) and Yeol Eum Son (South Korea).

The 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra and Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo on tour to China and South Korea with piano soloists Bertrand Chamayou (China) and Yeol Eum Son (South Korea).

The 麻豆社 Concert Orchestra joins the mighty choruses of the universities of Nottingham for Verdi鈥檚 Requiem.

The 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra and Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo on tour to China and South Korea with piano soloists Bertrand Chamayou (China) and Yeol Eum Son (South Korea).

In a gentle and deeply personal work, Brahms鈥� lyrically uplifting Requiem stands as one of the world鈥檚 greatest choral works.

A dreamlike tale of love and fate, wrapped in Debussy鈥檚 hypnotic harmonies.

The 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra and Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo on tour to China and South Korea with piano soloists Bertrand Chamayou (China) and Yeol Eum Son (South Korea).