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ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra of Wales Events
Thu 15 May 2025
- 19:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Busy whispers and buzzing excitement lead to gargantuan climaxes in Mozart’s ever-popular overture to the opera Le nozze di Figaro. Witty, scampering and joyful throughout, it’s the perfect opener to any concert.
Busy whispers and buzzing excitement lead to gargantuan climaxes in Mozart’s ever-popular overture to the opera Le nozze di Figaro. Witty, scampering and joyful throughout, it’s the perfect opener to any concert.
Programme
- Le nozze di Figaro Overture
- Violin Concerto No. 2UK premiere
- Symphony No. 5 in D major, 'Reformation'
Performers
- Jörg Widmannconductor
- Carolin Widmannviolin
Sat 17 May 2025
- 15:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
For the first time in Cardiff, experience the emotionally charged performances of one of the most exciting youth orchestras in the world. Sixteen brilliant young disabled and non-disabled musicians will perform beautiful contemporary classical music.
For the first time in Cardiff, experience the emotionally charged performances of one of the most exciting youth orchestras in the world. Sixteen brilliant young disabled and non-disabled musicians will perform beautiful contemporary classical music.
Programme
- Ring Out!arr. Ellen O'Brien
- Behrooziarr. Ellen O'Brien
- Parlour Gamesarr. Julia Koelmans
- Fragilearr. Liam Taylor-West
- Fallingarr. Liam Taylor-West
Performers
Part ofÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Hoddinott Hall 2024-25
Thu 29 May 2025
- 19:00Symphony Hall, Birmingham
There’s been a long history of composers writing musical gifts for the women they loved, and tonight’s Season Closing Concert features two of the finest.
There’s been a long history of composers writing musical gifts for the women they loved, and tonight’s Season Closing Concert features two of the finest.
Programme
- Violin Concerto No. 1
- Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor
Performers
- Ryan Bancroftconductor
- James Ehnesviolin
Composers
Fri 30 May 2025
- 19:30Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
There’s been a long history of composers writing musical gifts for the women they loved, and tonight’s Season Closing Concert features two of the finest.
There’s been a long history of composers writing musical gifts for the women they loved, and tonight’s Season Closing Concert features two of the finest.
Programme
- Violin Concerto No. 1
- Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor
Performers
- Ryan Bancroftconductor
- James Ehnesviolin
Composers
Fri 20 Jun 2025
- 19:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
If historically serenades were intended as music for entertainment, then Brahms has most definitely excelled in his Serenade No. 2.
If historically serenades were intended as music for entertainment, then Brahms has most definitely excelled in his Serenade No. 2.
Programme
- Serenade No. 2 in A major, Op 16
- Song of Destiny
- Symphony of Psalms
Performers
- Ryan Bancroftconductor
Composers
Fri 2 May 2025
- 19:30Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
Welsh Euphonium sensation David Childs steps into the solo spot for the world premiere of Sir James MacMillan’s new concerto Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock.
Welsh Euphonium sensation David Childs steps into the solo spot for the world premiere of Sir James MacMillan’s new concerto Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock.
Programme
- Capriccio
- Symphonies of Wind Instruments (1947 version)
- Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock
- In the Fen Country
- Symphony in Three Movements
Performers
- Sir James MacMillanconductor
- David Childseuphonium
Thu 1 May 2025
- 19:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Welsh Euphonium sensation David Childs steps into the solo spot for the world premiere of Sir James MacMillan’s new concerto Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock, and the folk music of England provides the scene for Vaughan Williams’ In the Fen Country.
Welsh Euphonium sensation David Childs steps into the solo spot for the world premiere of Sir James MacMillan’s new concerto Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock, and the folk music of England provides the scene for Vaughan Williams’ In the Fen Country.
Programme
- Capriccio
- Symphonies of Wind Instruments (1947 version)
- Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnockworld premiere
- In the Fen Country
- Symphony in Three Movements
Performers
- Sir James MacMillanconductor
- David Childseuphonium
Fri 11 Apr 2025
- 19:30Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
Regarded by Beethoven as his greatest work, his Missa Solemnis is surely a ‘bucket list’ piece to experience and marvel at for all music lovers.
Regarded by Beethoven as his greatest work, his Missa Solemnis is surely a ‘bucket list’ piece to experience and marvel at for all music lovers.
Programme
- Missa solemnis
Performers
- Andrew Manzeconductor
- Carolyn Sampsonsoprano
- Sophie Harmsenmezzo soprano
- Ed Lyontenor
- Darren Jefferybass
Composers
Thu 10 Apr 2025
- 19:30Llandaff Cathedral
Regarded by Beethoven as his greatest work, his Missa Solemnis is surely a ‘bucket list’ piece to experience and marvel at for all music lovers.
Regarded by Beethoven as his greatest work, his Missa Solemnis is surely a ‘bucket list’ piece to experience and marvel at for all music lovers.
Programme
- Missa solemnis
Performers
- Andrew Manzeconductor
- Carolyn Sampsonsoprano
- Sophie Harmsenmezzo soprano
- Ed Lyontenor
- Darren Jefferybass
Composers
Fri 4 Apr 2025
- 19:30Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon
A monumental work of tremendous power and passion, Brahms’ last and probably greatest symphony, his fourth, exudes immense beauty, grandeur and emotion.
A monumental work of tremendous power and passion, Brahms’ last and probably greatest symphony, his fourth, exudes immense beauty, grandeur and emotion.
Programme
- Overture
- Cello Concerto in E minor
- Symphony No. 4 in E minor
Performers
- Simone Menezesconductor
- Bryan Chengcello