BBC Orchestras and Choirs Events
Sat 2 May 2026
- 21:30City Halls
Callie Rose Petal is a multidisciplinary conceptual artist & semiotician, creator of theory-fiction field (Lexicomythography) comprising language art, ritual composition & software. She confronts the violence of language through the language of violence.
Part ofTectonics 2026
Sun 3 May 2026
- 14:30Big Top, Cheltenham
In homage to the 100th year anniversary of the great Miles Davis’ birth, this special Festival show celebrates one of the greatest jazz records of all time: Kind of Blue.
Part ofBBC Concert Orchestra 2025-2026 - 17:30City Halls
Created in collaboration with GBSR Duo (percussionist George Barton & pianist Siwan Rhys), Oliver Leith's 'good day good day bad day bad day' is a tender look at the simultaneously debilitating and beautiful irrationalities of our everyday lives.
Created in collaboration with GBSR Duo (percussionist George Barton & pianist Siwan Rhys), Oliver Leith's 'good day good day bad day bad day' is a tender look at the simultaneously debilitating and beautiful irrationalities of our everyday lives.
Part ofTectonics 2026 - 19:00City Halls
Discover the artists and music from Day 2 of Tectonics with BBC Radio 3’s Kate Molleson.
Part ofTectonics 2026 - 20:00City Halls
Ilan Volkov conducts the second of two evening concerts with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Sunday's concert features two world premieres and BBC commissions by Nicole Mitchell and Martin Smolka, plus a UK premiere by Naomi Pinnock.
Ilan Volkov conducts the second of two evening concerts with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Sunday's concert features two world premieres and BBC commissions by Nicole Mitchell and Martin Smolka, plus a UK premiere by Naomi Pinnock.
Programme
- I put lines down and wipe them away(UK Premiere)
- Until time takes back its gift(7 pieces for orchestra) World premiere, BBC commission
- interval
- Clues from the Rippling of Space-Time(World Premiere, BBC Commission)
Performers
- Ilan VolkovConductor
- Nicole Mitchellflute
- Craig Tabornpiano and electronics
Part ofTectonics 2026
Sat 2 May 2026
- 16:30City Halls
Born in Minnesota, Craig Taborn is a pianist and electronic musician with over 25 years in the jazz, improvisational and creative music scene. His fearless music-making draws across genres to shape a distinct and versatile musical voice.
Part ofTectonics 2026 - 17:30City Halls
Danielle Price is a Scottish tuba artist and improviser, described as a “magician-musician, whose dexterity, courage and playfulness on the tuba is breathtaking” (Aby Vulliamy).
Part ofTectonics 2026 - 18:25City Halls
Hannah Kendall’s music is “searingly impactful” (The New Statesman), bridging musical cultures while both honouring and challenging contemporary traditions. Ilan Volkov conducts '...I may turn to salt', inspired by poet Lemn Sissay's 'Godsell'.
Hannah Kendall’s music is “searingly impactful” (The New Statesman), bridging musical cultures while both honouring and challenging contemporary traditions. Ilan Volkov conducts '...I may turn to salt', inspired by poet Lemn Sissay's 'Godsell'.
Part ofTectonics 2026 - 19:00City Halls
Discover the artists and music from Day 1 of Tectonics with BBC Radio 3’s Kate Molleson.
Part ofTectonics 2026 - 20:00City Halls
Ilan Volkov conducts the first of two evening concerts with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Saturday's concert features a world premiere and BBC Commission by Christopher Fox, plus UK premieres by Laura Bowler and Angélica Castelló.
Ilan Volkov conducts the first of two evening concerts with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Saturday's concert features a world premiere and BBC Commission by Christopher Fox, plus UK premieres by Laura Bowler and Angélica Castelló.
Programme
- Things Are Against UsUK Premiere
- interval
- Star Washers(for orchestra and electronics) (UK Premiere)
- Minding the hive(for quartertone accordion and orchestra) (World Premiere, BBC Commission)
Performers
- Angélica Castellóelectronics
- GBSR Duopiano and percussion
- Laura Bowlervocalist
- Lore Amenabar Larrañagaquarter-tone accordion
- Ilan VolkovConductor
Part ofTectonics 2026

















