Inside Classical

May 22, 2022

Bramwell Tovey conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra in a programme of contemporary classical music, written and inspired by women composers and poets.

Jun 19, 2022

Marta Gardolinska conducts the BBC National Orchestra of Wales in Bacewicz's Overture and Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony. Johan Dalene joins them to perform Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto.

Oct 23, 2022

A special concert celebrating the music and spoken word of Birmingham, featuring the BBC Symphony Orchestra and performances by some of the most exciting vocal talent from the city.

Nov 27, 2022

Some of the hottest Afrobeats artists join forces with the BBC Philharmonic for a one-off concert celebrating the diverse sounds of Africa.

Jan 15, 2023

The BBC National Orchestra of Wales perform 20th-century works by Stravinsky and Rachmaninov in St David's Hall, Cardiff.

Feb 26, 2023

The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra perform Maurice Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé ballet score, and with soprano Jane Archibald, Olivier Messiaen’s Poèmes pour Mi.

Mar 19, 2023

Dalia Stasevska conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra in Elgar's Cello Concerto, with Sol Gabetta, Sibelius's First Symphony and Iain Farrington's musical celebration of the BBC, A Party with Auntie.

Jun 4, 2023

Vaughan Williams’ pastoral masterpiece is stunningly performed by the BBC Philharmonic and soloist Zoë Beyers, alongside works by Elgar and Wagner.

Dec 25, 2023

The BBC Symphony Orchestra perform a live soundtrack in this premier stage adaptation of Conan Doyle’s thriller, starring Mark Gatiss as Holmes and Sanjeev Bhaskar as Dr Watson.

Feb 25, 2024

The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra performs Bruch's First Violin Concerto, with Jennifer Pike on violin, and Dvorak's New World Symphony, a journey of musical discovery around America.

Mar 17, 2024

Featuring three pieces of music with a magical and mythical air, conjured up by conductor Lionel Bringuier and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

May 26, 2024

Nessun Dorma and the theme from The Magnificent Seven are just two of the classics performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra on a night of glorious music making. Katie Derham and the orchestra are joined by tenor and MasterChef winner Wynne Evans and violinist Aleksey Semenenko to celebrate more than 70 years of BBC Radio's legendary concert series Friday Night Is Music Night. Conducted by Anna-Maria Helsing, this special concert from London’s famous Alexandra Palace also features favourites by Tchaikovsky and Sibelius.

Jun 9, 2024

Gemma New conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in Brahms's Symphony No 4 in E minor, and violinist Geneva Lewis performs a violin concerto with an American flavour by Samuel Barber.

Dec 22, 2024

World-renowned conductor Marin Alsop leads the BBC Concert Orchestra in an uplifting reinterpretation of this seasonal favourite, as Handel’s masterpiece is infused with gospel, jazz and R&B.

Feb 23, 2025

The BBC Philharmonic perform one of the most well-known and much-loved British classical pieces to a packed audience at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall.

Nov 2, 2025

Join Owain Wyn Evans for a thrilling concert from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, with music from Bach and some spooky film favourites, including John Williams’ Harry Potter and Jaws.

Dec 25, 2025

A Christmas concert full of festive favourites. The BBC Concert Orchestra and BBC Singers perform White Christmas, The Carol of the Bells and more. Presented by Petroc Trelawny.

Apr 5, 2026

The thrilling ballet score takes centre stage in a dazzling concert from the BBC Symphony Orchestra at London's Barbican Hall. Presented by Georgia Mann.