What’s on

Wed 7 May 2025, 19:30

Joyce DiDonato and Michael Spyres star in Handel’s Jephtha – the composer's valedictory oratorio. 

Wed 7 May 2025, 20:00

Three beautifully-conceived 21st century works inspired by the visual arts, culminating in a celebration of Balkan folk tunes herald the return of Ellie Consta’s pioneering Her Ensemble.

Sun 11 May 2025, 18:00

A runaway hit at its 1724 premiere, Louise Alder stars in Giulio Cesare - arguably Handel’s most popular operatic creation – a drama teeming with passion and political skulduggery.

Sun 11 May 2025, 19:30

Following the success of the BBC Singers previous visit to the West End and Broadway, Owain Park conducts BBC Singers and BBC Concert Orchestra in more music from some of our best-loved musicals.

Wed 14 May 2025, 19:00

Four stories of faraway lands, opulence, and scandal.

Thu 15 May 2025, 19:30

Four actors, four musicians, one unparalleled musical genius. From the theatrical imagination of Bill Barclay, a completely new journey into Bach’s astonishing The Art of Fugue.

Fri 16 May 2025, 19:30

From the depths to the stars; from romance to tragedy: Dima Slobodeniouk pairs Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet with Lili Boulanger’s mighty shout of hope and praise. 

Sun 18 May 2025, 19:00

Showpieces for the orchestra meet a dazzling concerto, brimming with characteristic Stravinsky flair and melody.

Sun 18 May 2025, 19:30

Performed by one of its outstanding interpreters, Boulez’s uncompromising Livre pour quatuor is at the heart of a centenary tribute to the composer referencing Webern, Bach, and impassioned Debussy. 

Mon 19 May 2025, 19:30

A Russian in exile, an Englishman in despair, and a Puerto Rican take on fantastical fandangoes: a welcome visit from the RLPO under its charismatic Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan.

Wed 21 May 2025, 18:30

Kick-start your evening with a 60-minute Half Six Fix concert. Introduced by the performers, with screens in the hall to bring you closer to the action.

Thu 22 May 2025, 19:00

Dreams and fantasies from enigmatic Szymanowski to Berlioz’s most rock’n’roll work, the Symphonie fantastique. 

Fri 23 May 2025, 19:30

Goodnight, Vienna: Sir Mark Elder conducts Mahler’s Das Lied von der Erde, as the BBC Symphony Orchestra brings its season to an unforgettable close. 

Sun 25 May 2025, 19:00

Two portraits from a magician of orchestral colour, Richard Strauss – plus a young Mozart dances on the violin 

Tue 27 May 2025, 19:30

Spearheaded by France’s flagship contemporary music group, the new, the nearly new, and a 20th century classic are stitched into a programme that explores slavery and the Caribbean experience.