Karol Szymanowski wrote the intense choral piece Stabat Mater in grief after losing his niece. Sergei Prokofiev wrote his magnificent Symphony No. 5 during the Second World War - marked by the ravages of war, but with hope for a better future.

Christian Măcelaru Oslo Philharmonic Choir

Oslo Concert Hall

Join us for the opening of the BBC SSO’s 2023/24 season with Chief Conductor Ryan Wigglesworth for Mahler's heavenly Fourth Symphony.

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Opening Night: Mahler 4

Glasgow City Hall

Young Tatyana falls in love with Eugene Onegin, and confesses her love for him, against all convention. When he pretends that marriage is not for him, she weds Prince Gremin in haste. After many years, Tatyana and Onegin meet again, but their belated confession of mutual love cannot bring them back together.

Eugene Onegin

Staatsoper Hamburg

Peter Grimes is a tale of isolation and prejudice. Haunted by rumours and suspicion, a fisherman finds himself grappling with inner demons as the local community turns against him. But what really happened to his apprentice? Uncover the mysteries of a coastal village, where the sea whispers secrets and everyone thinks they know your business, as tragedy unfolds against the ominous backdrop of powerful, melodic waves

Peter Grimes Britten

Venue Cymru

Birmingham Hippodrome

Wales Millennium Centre

Milton Keynes Theatre

Theatre Royal Plymouth

Mayflower Theatre

Renowned Bass Brindley Sherratt has brought together a star-studded line up for a special gala performance in aid of The Meath Epilepsy Charity.

Featuring performances from opera luminaries such as Louise Alder, Wynne Evans, Gerald Finley, Sally Matthews, Alexandra Oomens, Huw Montague Rendall, Christine Rice, Nicky Spence, Sir John Tomlinson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, David Junghoon Kim, and of course Brindley Sherratt accompanied by the distinguished pianists Julius Drake and Matthew Fletcher. The event will be hosted by Chris Addison.

Sally Matthews

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 25 - Mar 9, 2025

Eugene Onegin · Staatsoper Hamburg

Apr 5 - Jun 7, 2025

Peter Grimes Britten · Welsh National Opera

Jun 15, 2025

The Meath Gala · The Grange Festival

Past events

10 - 11 Oct, 2024

Christian Măcelaru Oslo Philharmonic Choir · Oslo Philharmonic

Sep 21, 2023

Opening Night: Mahler 4 · BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Tatiana in Eugene Onegin by Tchaikovsky

Staatsoper Hamburg

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