BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor John Wilson joins the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra at Victoria Hall Hanley with organist Anna Lapwood.

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

Join the musicians of the BBC 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 BBC 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’s Symphony No.3, a hymn to the natural world. John Storgårds 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 – look no further than its great operatic ‘Hall of Fame’ led by Verdi with a cameo from Puccini and ending with Pulcinella – Italy’s 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’re off to the wilds of Scandinavia and Finland. Northern Lights, midnight sun and a smorgasbord of Nordic greats with John Storgårds 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 Storgårds.