Performances of Antonín Dvořák at BBC Music
(See all works in BBC Music by Antonín Dvořák)Sat 15 Nov 2025
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Grief, rage and manic intensity.
Grief, rage and manic intensity.
Programme
- Festive Overture
- Cello Concerto in B minor
- Symphony No. 10
Performers
- John Storgårdsconductor
- Anastasia Kobekinacello
Composers
Sat 7 Feb 2026
- 15:00Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
Bursting with catchy tunes and drenched in joy, Dvořák’s firecracker Eighth Symphony pulses with life and vigour.
Bursting with catchy tunes and drenched in joy, Dvořák’s firecracker Eighth Symphony pulses with life and vigour.
Programme
- Three Pieces in Old Style
- Gloria
- Symphony No. 8 in G major
Performers
- Michał Nesterowiczconductor
- Sophie Bevansoprano
Sun 8 Feb 2026
- 15:00BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Bursting with catchy tunes and drenched in joy, Dvořák’s firecracker Eighth Symphony pulses with life and vigour.
Bursting with catchy tunes and drenched in joy, Dvořák’s firecracker Eighth Symphony pulses with life and vigour.
Programme
- Three Pieces in Old Style
- Gloria
- Symphony No. 8 in G major
Performers
- Michał NesterowiczConductor
- Sophie Bevansoprano
Thu 19 Feb 2026
- 19:30City Halls
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 Glasgow! "Mozart has a special place in her heart", she says.
Programme
- There, where I call home(12 mins)World Premiere, BBC commission
- Piano Concerto No.27 K595(32 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 8 in G major(36 mins)
Performers
- Ryan WigglesworthConductor
- Imogen Cooperpiano
Fri 20 Feb 2026
- 19:30Perth Concert Hall
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.
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.
Programme
- There, where I call home(12 mins)(BBC commission)
- Piano Concerto No. 27 in B flat major(32 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 8 in G major(36 mins)
Performers
- Ryan WigglesworthConductor
- Imogen Cooperpiano
Fri 27 Mar 2026
- 19:30Victoria Hall, Hanley
One of Debussy’s best loved musical pictures sets the mood as his faun dreams wonderous dreams. There is no better counterpart to this than Dvorak’s ardent and ever popular Cello Concerto.
One of Debussy’s best loved musical pictures sets the mood as his faun dreams wonderous dreams. There is no better counterpart to this than Dvorak’s ardent and ever popular Cello Concerto.
Programme
- Prélude à l'après-midi d' un faune
- Symphony No.38 (Prague)
- interval
- Cello Concerto
Performers
- Lucie Leguayconductor
- Senja Rummukainencello
Sat 18 Apr 2026
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Joshua Weilerstein makes his triumphant return to the Philharmonic in this musical postcard celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
Joshua Weilerstein makes his triumphant return to the Philharmonic in this musical postcard celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
Programme
- Harlem
- Piano Concerto No.4
- Symphony No.9 'From the New World'
Performers
- Joshua Weilersteinconductor
- Frank Dupreepiano
Sat 30 May 2026
- 19:00City Halls
Join BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Classical Musician 2025 Grand Final on 30 May 2026 at 7pm! Three talented finalists perform with BBC SSO, conducted by Jonathan Bloxham. Judges: Helen Grime, Su a Lee, and David McGuinness. Hosted by Judith Ralston.
Join BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Classical Musician 2025 Grand Final on 30 May 2026 at 7pm! Three talented finalists perform with BBC SSO, conducted by Jonathan Bloxham. Judges: Helen Grime, Su a Lee, and David McGuinness. Hosted by Judith Ralston.
Programme
- Oboe Concerto(19 mins)
- Cello Concerto in B minor(15 mins)Op.104, mvt I. Allegro (1894)
- Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini(24 mins)Op. 43, variations 11-24
Performers
- Jonathan Bloxhamconductor
- Anastasia-Maria Barbupiano
- Alasdair Cotteeoboe
- Finn Mannioncello
- Judith Ralstonhost
Tue 4 Aug 2026
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
Elena Schwarz and the BBC National Orchestral of Wales perform Dvořák’s passionate Symphony No. 7 alongside Zimmermann’s 1950 Fairy-Tale Suite and Mendelssohn’s famous Violin Concerto, with Proms regular Alina Ibragimova as soloist
Elena Schwarz and the BBC National Orchestral of Wales perform Dvořák’s passionate Symphony No. 7 alongside Zimmermann’s 1950 Fairy-Tale Suite and Mendelssohn’s famous Violin Concerto, with Proms regular Alina Ibragimova as soloist
Programme
- Märchen-Suite (Fairy-Tale Suite)(19 mins)
- Violin Concerto in E minor(26 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 7 in D minor(35 mins)
Performers
- Alina Ibragimovaviolin
- Elena Schwarzconductor
Part ofProms 2026Seats from £16.28 to £59.12 (including booking fee)
Sat 22 Aug 2026
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
The Chineke! Orchestra returns to the Proms under Jonathon Heyward, bringing with it Dvořák’s ecstatic hymn to nature, the Symphony No. 8, and Samuel Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915 with star American soprano Angel Blue
The Chineke! Orchestra returns to the Proms under Jonathon Heyward, bringing with it Dvořák’s ecstatic hymn to nature, the Symphony No. 8, and Samuel Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915 with star American soprano Angel Blue
Programme
- Dance Suite(15 mins)reconstr. & arr. Tuffus Zimbabwe; world premiere
- Knoxville: Summer of 1915(15 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 8 in G major(34 mins)
Performers
- Angel Bluesoprano
- Jonathon Heywardconductor
Part ofProms 2026Seats from £19.34 to £71.36 (including booking fee)
Sun 23 Aug 2026
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
French cellist Gautier Capuçon is the soloist in Dvořák’s nostalgic homage to his Bohemian roots. He joins the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Alain Altinoglu for a programme that bridges Paris and New York
French cellist Gautier Capuçon is the soloist in Dvořák’s nostalgic homage to his Bohemian roots. He joins the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Alain Altinoglu for a programme that bridges Paris and New York
Programme
- Symphonies of Wind Instruments (1947 version)(12 mins)
- Cello Concerto in B minor(40 mins)
- interval
- Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune(10 mins)
- Amériques(26 mins)
Performers
- Gautier Capuçoncello
- Alain Altinogluconductor
Part ofProms 2026Seats from £19.34 to £71.36 (including booking fee)
Sun 6 Sep 2026
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
The BBC Symphony Orchestra and Sakari Oramo perform Dvořák’s famous ‘New World’ Symphony alongside a new Triple Concerto by Gwilym Simcock featuring three former BBC Young Musician finalists: Jess Gillam, Ben Goldscheider and Sheku Kanneh-Mason
The BBC Symphony Orchestra and Sakari Oramo perform Dvořák’s famous ‘New World’ Symphony alongside a new Triple Concerto by Gwilym Simcock featuring three former BBC Young Musician finalists: Jess Gillam, Ben Goldscheider and Sheku Kanneh-Mason
Programme
- The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra(18 mins)
- Triple Concerto for Soprano Saxophone, Horn and Cello(20 mins)BBC co-commission: world premiere
- interval
- Symphony No. 9 in E minor, ‘From the New World’(40 mins)
Performers
- Jess Gillamsaxophone
- Ben Goldscheiderhorn
- Sheku Kanneh‐Masoncello
- Sakari Oramoconductor
Seats from £19.34 to £71.36 (including booking fee)
