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Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú National Orchestra of Wales Events
Fri 21 Feb 2025
- 19:30Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
We continue our Grace series showcasing Welsh talent and women in music this spring with works by Cecilia Darmström, Ninfea Cruttwell-Reade and Grace Williams, all under the baton of Emilia Hoving.
We continue our Grace series showcasing Welsh talent and women in music this spring with works by Cecilia Darmström, Ninfea Cruttwell-Reade and Grace Williams, all under the baton of Emilia Hoving.
Programme
- ICEUK Premiere
- Piano Concertoworld premiere
- Symphony No. 1
Performers
- Emilia Hovingconductor
- Clare Hammondpiano
Thu 6 Mar 2025
- 19:30Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
In celebration of the 100th birthday of Pierre Boulez, conductor Daniel Cohen joins Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú NOW for an evening of 20th Century gems, kicking off with Boulez’s own Livres pour cordes.
In celebration of the 100th birthday of Pierre Boulez, conductor Daniel Cohen joins Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú NOW for an evening of 20th Century gems, kicking off with Boulez’s own Livres pour cordes.
Programme
- Livres pour cordes
- Violin Concerto
- Memoriale
- Les offrandes oubliées
- Tristan and Isolde – Prelude and Liebestod
Performers
- Daniel Cohenconductor
- Ava Bahariviolin
- Matthew Featherstoneflute
Thu 13 Mar 2025
- 19:30Aberystwyth Arts Centre
2025 sees the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s death, so in celebration of his life we take his firecracker Ninth Symphony on the road to Aberystwyth and Bangor this March.
2025 sees the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s death, so in celebration of his life we take his firecracker Ninth Symphony on the road to Aberystwyth and Bangor this March.
Programme
- Le tombeau de Couperin
- Glasslands
- Overture No. 2
- Symphony No 9 in E flat major
Performers
- Christoph Königconductor
- Jess Gillamsaxophone
Fri 14 Mar 2025
- 19:30Prichard-Jones Hall, Bangor
2025 sees the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s death, so in celebration of his life we take his firecracker Ninth Symphony on the road to Aberystwyth and Bangor this March.
2025 sees the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s death, so in celebration of his life we take his firecracker Ninth Symphony on the road to Aberystwyth and Bangor this March.
Programme
- Le tombeau de Couperin
- Glasslands
- Overture No. 2
- Symphony No 9 in E flat major
Performers
- Christoph Königconductor
- Jess Gillamsaxophone
Thu 20 Mar 2025
- 19:30Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Rachmaninov’s Third Symphony – striking climaxes give way to soulful solos, forceful marches to thunderous celebration, all based on one musical motif skilfully transformed and developed throughout.
Rachmaninov’s Third Symphony – striking climaxes give way to soulful solos, forceful marches to thunderous celebration, all based on one musical motif skilfully transformed and developed throughout.
Programme
- Penillion
- Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor
- Symphony No. 3 in A minor
Performers
- Tadaaki Otakaconductor
- Eldbjørg Hemsingviolin
Sat 15 Feb 2025
- 19:30Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
Dark drama contrasts outright giddiness in Shostakovich’s Sixth Symphony, demonstrating kaleidoscopic variation at its most vivid.
Dark drama contrasts outright giddiness in Shostakovich’s Sixth Symphony, demonstrating kaleidoscopic variation at its most vivid.
Programme
- A Monstrous Little Suite
- Trumpet Concerto
- Symphony No 6 in B minor
Performers
- Ryan Bancroftconductor
- HÃ¥kan Hardenbergertrumpet
Fri 14 Feb 2025
- 19:30Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Dark drama contrasts outright giddiness in Shostakovich’s Sixth Symphony, demonstrating kaleidoscopic variation at its most vivid.
Dark drama contrasts outright giddiness in Shostakovich’s Sixth Symphony, demonstrating kaleidoscopic variation at its most vivid.
Programme
- A Monstrous Little Suiteworld premiere
- Trumpet Concerto
- Symphony No 6 in B minor
Performers
- Ryan Bancroftconductor
- HÃ¥kan Hardenbergertrumpet
Thu 30 Jan 2025
- 19:30Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Opera superstar Danielle de Niese makes her debut with Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú NOW as Elle in a semi-staged performance of Poulenc’s powerful one act opera, La voix humaine.
Opera superstar Danielle de Niese makes her debut with Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú NOW as Elle in a semi-staged performance of Poulenc’s powerful one act opera, La voix humaine.
Programme
- Mother Goose (ballet)
- La voix humaine
Performers
- Jaime MartÃnConductor
- Danielle de Niesesoprano
Composers
- 19:30Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Opera superstar Danielle de Niese makes her debut with Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú NOW as Elle in a semi-staged performance of Poulenc’s powerful one act opera, La voix humaine.
Opera superstar Danielle de Niese makes her debut with Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú NOW as Elle in a semi-staged performance of Poulenc’s powerful one act opera, La voix humaine.
Programme
- Mother Goose (ballet)
- La voix humaine
Performers
- Jaime MartÃnconductor
- Danielle de Niesesoprano
Composers
Thu 23 Jan 2025
- 15:00Llandaff Cathedral
Gareth Malone will be conducting a unique performance of Handel’s Messiah at the world-famous Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff.
Gareth Malone will be conducting a unique performance of Handel’s Messiah at the world-famous Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff.
Programme
- Messiah
Performers
- Gareth MaloneConductor
- Jessica Robinsonsoprano
- Rebecca Afonwy-Jonesmezzo soprano
- James Waytenor
- Roderick Williamsbaritone
Composers