Conductor John Wilson joins the 麻豆官网首页入口 Philharmonic Orchestra at Victoria Hall Hanley with organist Anna Lapwood.

Shakespeare takes centre stage and Elena Schwarz conducts Hans Abrahamsen鈥檚 song cycle Let me tell you features soprano Jennifer France as a defiant Ophelia, plus Beethoven鈥檚 Overture Coriolan and Symphony No. 1.

Join the musicians of the 麻豆官网首页入口 Philharmonic Orchestra, and storyteller Sean Chandler for an exciting, interactive show featuring three stories from the award-winning CBeebies television series Musical Storyland.

Join the musicians of the 麻豆官网首页入口 Philharmonic Orchestra, and storyteller Sean Chandler for an exciting, interactive show featuring three stories from the award-winning CBeebies television series Musical Storyland.

The season ends with Mahler鈥檚 Symphony No.3, a hymn to the natural world. John Storg氓rds is joined by contralto Jess Dandy.

As Gustav Mahler began his Ninth Symphony, he was fully aware of its portent. Like Beethoven, Schubert and Bruckner before him, his Ninth was to be the last he finished.

Italy. Land of sun, sea and serious culture 鈥� look no further than its great operatic 鈥楬all of Fame鈥� led by Verdi with a cameo from Puccini and ending with Pulcinella 鈥� Italy鈥檚 take on Punch and Judy.

The pipes of the Bridgewater Hall organ get a full wash, wax and valet tonight with a performance characterised by the Romantic splendour of French music.

We鈥檙e off to the wilds of Scandinavia and Finland. Northern Lights, midnight sun and a smorgasbord of Nordic greats with John Storg氓rds at the helm.

Join us in Hull for a magical journey through the sweeping landscapes and stirring tales of the Nordic countries, led by our Chief Conductor John Storg氓rds.