Performances of Sergey Rachmaninov at BBC Orchestras and Choirs
(See all works in BBC Orchestras and Choirs by Sergey Rachmaninov)Thu 20 Nov 2025
- 19:30City Halls
The ultimate romantic symphony follows MacMillan’s searing “Isobel Gowdie”
The ultimate romantic symphony follows MacMillan’s searing “Isobel Gowdie”
Programme
- The Confession of Isobel Gowdie(26 mins)
- Violin Concerto(25 mins)(World Premiere)
- interval
- Symphony No. 2 in E minor(60 mins)
Performers
- Stephanie Gonleyviolin
- Martyn BrabbinsConductor
Thu 27 Nov 2025
- 19:30City Halls
Isata Kanneh-Mason conquers the legendary “Everest of piano concertos” and Delyana Lazarova makes her debut as Principal Guest Conductor!
Isata Kanneh-Mason conquers the legendary “Everest of piano concertos” and Delyana Lazarova makes her debut as Principal Guest Conductor!
Programme
- Strum(8 mins)
- Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor(40 mins)
- interval
- Medea's Dance of Vengeance(14 mins)
- La mer(24 mins)
Performers
- Isata Kanneh‐Masonpiano
- Delyana LazarovaConductor
Fri 28 Nov 2025
- 19:30Music Hall, Aberdeen
Isata Kanneh-Mason conquers the legendary “Everest of piano concertos” and Delyana Lazarova makes her debut as Principal Guest Conductor!
Isata Kanneh-Mason conquers the legendary “Everest of piano concertos” and Delyana Lazarova makes her debut as Principal Guest Conductor!
Programme
- Strum(8 mins)
- Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor(40 mins)
- interval
- Medea's Meditation and Dance of Vengeance, Op 23a(14 mins)
- La mer(24 mins)
Performers
- Isata Kanneh‐Masonpiano
- Delyana LazarovaConductor
Sat 31 Jan 2026
- 15:00BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Conductor Gemma New returns to BBC NOW this January with a programme of Russian masterpieces, starting with a work which needs little introduction, Prokofiev’s exhilarating Classical Symphony.
Conductor Gemma New returns to BBC NOW this January with a programme of Russian masterpieces, starting with a work which needs little introduction, Prokofiev’s exhilarating Classical Symphony.
Programme
- Symphony No 1 in D major, 'Classical'
- Piano Concerto No. 4 in G minor
- Symphony No. 6 in B minor, ‘Pathétique’
Performers
- Gemma NewConductor
- Vadym Kholodenkopiano
Thu 5 Feb 2026
- 19:30City Halls
“Goosebumps Galactica!” in the words of a BBC SSO audience member
“Goosebumps Galactica!” in the words of a BBC SSO audience member
Programme
- Le tombeau de Couperin(17 mins)
- Symphony No. 1 in One movement(21 mins)
- interval
- Short Ride in a Fast Machine(5 mins)
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor(34 mins)
Performers
- Gemma NewConductor
- Alessio Baxpiano
Sat 7 Feb 2026
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Adam Hickox makes his Bridgewater Hall debut in this sparkling and generous programme of technicolour musical delights.
Adam Hickox makes his Bridgewater Hall debut in this sparkling and generous programme of technicolour musical delights.
Programme
- Les Eaux célestes
- Piano Concerto in G
- Symphonic Dances
Performers
- Adam Hickoxconductor
- Elisabeth Braußpiano
Sun 8 Feb 2026
- 15:00Usher Hall, Edinburgh
“Goosebumps Galactica!” in the words of a BBC SSO audience member
“Goosebumps Galactica!” in the words of a BBC SSO audience member
Programme
- Le tombeau de Couperin(17 mins)
- Symphony No. 1 in One movement(21 mins)
- interval
- Short Ride in a Fast Machine(5 mins)
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor(34 mins)
Performers
- Gemma NewConductor
- Alessio Baxpiano
Fri 13 Feb 2026
- 19:30Barbican, London
Rachmaninov, Bernstein and Davóne Tines – a fresh perspective on America’s past, present and future from Daniele Rustioni and the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Rachmaninov, Bernstein and Davóne Tines – a fresh perspective on America’s past, present and future from Daniele Rustioni and the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Programme
- Symphonic Dances from ‘West Side Story’
- ANTHEMcollaboratively arranged by Michael Schachter, Caroline Shaw, Davóne Tines and Tyshawn Sorey, including text by Mahogany L. Browne
- interval
- Symphony No. 3 in A minor
Performers
- Daniele Rustioniconductor
- Davóne Tinesbass-baritone
Sun 15 Feb 2026
- 14:00City Halls
Rachmaninov's First Symphony is a gripping climax to this concert which also features Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No.2: an afternoon that begins in the dream-world of Debussy’s mythical Faun, and ends at the gates of the inferno.
Rachmaninov's First Symphony is a gripping climax to this concert which also features Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No.2: an afternoon that begins in the dream-world of Debussy’s mythical Faun, and ends at the gates of the inferno.
Programme
- Prelude A L'Après-midi d'un faune(10 mins)
- Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor(26 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 1 in D minor(45 mins)
Performers
- Hana Changviolin
- Chloé Van SoeterstèdeConductor
Fri 27 Feb 2026
- 19:30Barbican, London
Rachmaninov’s Second Piano Concerto, Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, and a UK premiere from Julia Adolphe. Big emotions and natural wonders from Kristiina Poska and the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Rachmaninov’s Second Piano Concerto, Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, and a UK premiere from Julia Adolphe. Big emotions and natural wonders from Kristiina Poska and the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Programme
- Underneath the Sheen
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor
- interval
- Symphony No. 5 in E minor
Performers
- Kristiina Poskaconductor
- Gabriela Monteropiano
Fri 24 Apr 2026
- 19:30Nottingham Royal Concert Hall
From The King’s Speech to Amadeus; Out of Africa to 2001 A Space Odyssey, the BBC Concert Orchestra celebrates the classics from the movies – live, in Nottingham.
From The King’s Speech to Amadeus; Out of Africa to 2001 A Space Odyssey, the BBC Concert Orchestra celebrates the classics from the movies – live, in Nottingham.
Programme
- The Marriage of Figaro – overtureFeatured in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, King's Speech
- Symphony No. 7 in A majorSecond Movement (Allegretto). Featured in The Kings Speech
- Carmen Suite No 2 (Habanera)Featured in Up
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minorSecond Movement. Featured in A Brief Encounter
- ElleMain Title
- Clarinet Concerto in A majorSecond Movement. Featured in Out of Africa
- Chocolat Main Title
- Piano Concerto No. 22 in E flat majorThird Movement. Featured in Amadeus
- 4 Polonaises, op. 1Featured in Anger Management
- By the Beautiful Blue Danube – waltzFeatured in Squid Game and A Space Odyssey
Performers
- Clare Hammondpiano
- Karen Ní Bhroinconductor
Thu 4 Jun 2026
- 19:30BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Principal Conductor Ryan Bancroft takes to the podium for his final concert in the title role as we draw our 2025-26 Season to a close, starting with Stravinsky’s symphonic poem Song of the Nightingale.
Principal Conductor Ryan Bancroft takes to the podium for his final concert in the title role as we draw our 2025-26 Season to a close, starting with Stravinsky’s symphonic poem Song of the Nightingale.
Programme
- Song of the Nightingale
- Double Concerto
- Symphonic Dances
Performers
- Ryan Bancroftconductor
- Lesley Hatfieldviolin
- Alice Nearycello
Fri 5 Jun 2026
- 19:30Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
Principal Conductor Ryan Bancroft takes to the podium for his final concert in the title role as we draw our 2025-26 Season to a close, starting with Stravinsky’s symphonic poem Song of the Nightingale.
Principal Conductor Ryan Bancroft takes to the podium for his final concert in the title role as we draw our 2025-26 Season to a close, starting with Stravinsky’s symphonic poem Song of the Nightingale.
Programme
- Song of the Nightingale
- Double Concerto
- Symphonic Dances
Performers
- Ryan Bancroftconductor
- Lesley Hatfieldviolin
- Alice Nearycello
Thu 4 Feb 2027
- 19:30Glasgow City Halls
NOSTALGIA. ROMANCE. ADVENTURE! Delyana Lazarova conducts a richly expressive programme of Rachmaninov, Debussy and Korngold featuring Bulgarian star Liya Petrova
NOSTALGIA. ROMANCE. ADVENTURE! Delyana Lazarova conducts a richly expressive programme of Rachmaninov, Debussy and Korngold featuring Bulgarian star Liya Petrova
Programme
- Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune(10 mins)
- Violin Concerto in D major(25 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 3 in A minor(42 mins)
Performers
- Liya Petrovaviolin
- Delyana LazarovaConductor
Sun 7 Feb 2027
- 15:00Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Delyana Lazarova makes her Usher Hall debut alongside Bulgarian star Liya Petrova, conducting a richly expressive programme of Rachmaninov, Debussy and Korngold
Delyana Lazarova makes her Usher Hall debut alongside Bulgarian star Liya Petrova, conducting a richly expressive programme of Rachmaninov, Debussy and Korngold
Programme
- Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune(10 mins)
- Violin Concerto in D major(25 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 3 in A minor(42 mins)
Performers
- Liya Petrovaviolin
- Delyana LazarovaConductor
Fri 7 May 2027
- 19:30Barbican, London
Yeol Eum Son plays Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto - the opening chapter in a musical journey through the dark heart of the 20th century.
Yeol Eum Son plays Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto - the opening chapter in a musical journey through the dark heart of the 20th century.
Programme
- Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor
- interval
- Last Roundfor string orchestra
- Fives Pieces for String Quartetorch. Manfred Honeck & Tomáš Ille (UK Premiere)
- La valse
Performers
- Joshua Weilersteinconductor
- Yeol Eum Sonpiano
