Four soul-stirring moments from the final chapter of Wagner’s mighty operatic Ring, alongside the composer’s affectionate birthday gift to his wife.
Four soul-stirring moments from the final chapter of Wagner’s mighty operatic Ring, alongside the composer’s affectionate birthday gift to his wife.
Back by demand: the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual Film Music Gala at the Royal Albert Hall, featuring the exhilarating music from your favourite action and adventure films.
Join us on an epic journey through sensational soundtracks, depicting the action-packed thrills of Mission: Impossible, Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park; the fantasy and magic of Star Wars, Harry Potter and E.T.; the rousing heroic adventures of Batman, Gladiator and The Great Escape, and the sweeping, iconic landscapes of The Lord of the Rings, Dances With Wolves and Avatar. To name just a few!
Back by demand: the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual Film Music Gala at the Royal Albert Hall, featuring the exhilarating music from your favourite action and adventure films.
Join us on an epic journey through sensational soundtracks, depicting the action-packed thrills of Mission: Impossible, Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park; the fantasy and magic of Star Wars, Harry Potter and E.T.; the rousing heroic adventures of Batman, Gladiator and The Great Escape, and the sweeping, iconic landscapes of The Lord of the Rings, Dances With Wolves and Avatar. To name just a few!
The UK premiere of James MacMillan's new choral work Angels Unawares alongside his beautiful, contemplative Nothing in Vain, and works by Tallis and Vaughan Williams' hauntingly beautiful Tallis Fantasia.
The Philharmonia’s 80th birthday celebrations reach their grand finale – a recreation of a 1947 concert originally conducted by Richard Strauss himself.
Two British star musicians explore an enchanting selection of music about evening, lullabies and the mysteries of night, ranging from Schubert to Arvo Pärt.
A must-hear concert of mesmerising choral music performed by the biggest professional choir in Latvia, where singing is lifeblood, with Iveta Apkalna on organ.
Spectacular cinematic scores from some of the biggest and most celebrated movies of all time – all originally recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra.
An unforgettable night of music, comedy and spoken word shaped by migration, co-curated by Anoushka Shankar and Counterpoints Arts.
Embrace a bold and colourful sound-world as Manchester Collective brings to life work by titans in contemporary experimental music, including Meredith Monk.
Elizaveta Ivanova and Sanja Bizjak present a performance of Prokofiev’s Sonatas in this BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert.
Strauss, Beethoven and Errollyn Wallen raise the roof as the RPO turns 80 years young
Cellist Andreas Brantelid and pianist Julien Quentin present a performance of Prokofiev’s and Shostakovich’s cello sonatas in this BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert.
Elusive dreams, a soaring symphony, plus Thomas Adès conducts French pianist Bertrand Chamayou in his own vibrant evocation of the Creation.
Composer and conductor Thomas Adès celebrates elemental Sibelius, shimmering Saariaho and a new version of his darkly prescient orchestral fable.
The master of minimalism at 90: Susanna Mälkki leads the celebration of Steve Reich with five of his most iconic, influential works.