BBC National Orchestra of Wales

Busy whispers and buzzing excitement lead to gargantuan climaxes in Mozart’s ever-popular overture to the opera Le nozze di Figaro. Witty, scampering and joyful throughout, it’s the perfect opener to any concert.

For the first time in Cardiff, experience the emotionally charged performances of one of the most exciting youth orchestras in the world. Sixteen brilliant young disabled and non-disabled musicians will perform beautiful contemporary classical music.

There’s been a long history of composers writing musical gifts for the women they loved, and tonight’s Season Closing Concert features two of the finest.

There’s been a long history of composers writing musical gifts for the women they loved, and tonight’s Season Closing Concert features two of the finest.

If historically serenades were intended as music for entertainment, then Brahms has most definitely excelled in his Serenade No. 2.

Welsh Euphonium sensation David Childs steps into the solo spot for the world premiere of Sir James MacMillan’s new concerto Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock.

Welsh Euphonium sensation David Childs steps into the solo spot for the world premiere of Sir James MacMillan’s new concerto Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock, and the folk music of England provides the scene for Vaughan Williams’ In the Fen Country.

Regarded by Beethoven as his greatest work, his Missa Solemnis is surely a ‘bucket list’ piece to experience and marvel at for all music lovers.

Regarded by Beethoven as his greatest work, his Missa Solemnis is surely a ‘bucket list’ piece to experience and marvel at for all music lovers.

A monumental work of tremendous power and passion, Brahms’ last and probably greatest symphony, his fourth, exudes immense beauty, grandeur and emotion.