Performances of Duke Ellington at BBC Music
(See all works in BBC Music by Duke Ellington)Sat 18 Apr 2026
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Joshua Weilerstein makes his triumphant return to the Philharmonic in this musical postcard celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
Joshua Weilerstein makes his triumphant return to the Philharmonic in this musical postcard celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
Programme
- Harlem
- Piano Concerto No.4
- Symphony No.9 'From the New World'
Performers
- Joshua Weilersteinconductor
- Frank Dupreepiano
Sun 9 Aug 2026
- 11:00Royal Albert Hall
An informal, Transatlantic-themed matinee in the year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence
An informal, Transatlantic-themed matinee in the year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence
Programme
- Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)(4 mins)arr. Harry Baker
- Pyramid Song(5 mins)arr. Simon Hale
- Partita – Sarabande(5 mins)
- Czech Suite, Op. 39 – Finale (Furiant)(5 mins)
- Serenade to Music(14 mins)arr. R. Douglas
- Panda Chant II(2 mins)
- It Don't Mean a Thing (if it Ain't Got That Swing)(5 mins)arr. Harry Baker
Performers
- Tom Fetherstonhaughconductor
- YolanDa Brownpresenter
Tue 11 Aug 2026
- 22:15Royal Albert Hall
Grammy Award-winning percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie joins the Fantasia Orchestra and BBC Singers for a genre-busting programme that features music by Vaughan Williams, Radiohead, John Coltrane and Caroline Shaw
Grammy Award-winning percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie joins the Fantasia Orchestra and BBC Singers for a genre-busting programme that features music by Vaughan Williams, Radiohead, John Coltrane and Caroline Shaw
Programme
- Welcomearr. Harry Baker
- It Don't Mean a Thing (if it Ain't Got That Swing)(5 mins)arr. Harry Baker
- The Wood Pigeon(5 mins)BBC commission: world premiere
- Sandman’s Castle(7 mins)excerpt
- Rothko Chapel(6 mins)excerpt
- Partita – Sarabande(5 mins)
- Czech Suite, Op. 39 – Finale (Furiant)(5 mins)
- Serenade to Music(14 mins)arr. R. Douglas
- Orologeria aureola(5 mins)
- Pyramid Song(5 mins)arr. Simon Hale
- Panda Chant II(2 mins)
Performers
- Evelyn Glenniepercussion
- Tom Fetherstonhaughconductor
Fri 11 Sep 2026
- 19:30Grand Palais, Swinton
Celebrate Salford100 in style with an unforgettable evening of live music and dance at the iconic Swinton Grand Palais.
Celebrate Salford100 in style with an unforgettable evening of live music and dance at the iconic Swinton Grand Palais.
Programme
- Hoe-Down from Rodeo
- Appalachian SpringFeaturing engaging insights and live demonstrations of the music’s main themes
- interval
- In the Hall of the Mountain King
- It Don’t Mean a Thing
- Fly Me to the Moon
- The Firebird Suite (Finale)
- Waltz of the Flowers
- Habanera & Toreador Song from Carmen
- Hernando’s Hideaway
- Mambo from West Side Story
Performers
- Lisa ObertPresenter
