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BBC Philharmonic 2019/20 Concert Season

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Last Updated 2 April 2020

An outstanding orchestra live in a world-class concert hall – the BBC Philharmonic ’s annual season at The Bridgewater Hall is the highlight of Manchester’s classical calendar.

From concert-hall rarities to established classics, this season features some wonderful programmes, a number of which will be presented by new Chief Conductor, Omer Meir Wellber.

With new music a key part of the orchestra’s mission, expect UK and world premieres from the likes Tom Coult.

We’ll also hear from the more traditional repertoire, with Beethoven shining particularly brightly this season. Marking 250 years since the composer’s birth, the orchestra is teaming up with the Hallé to perform all of Beethoven’s symphonies and a selection of his choral music.

Read about all of these concerts below, in our guide to the BBC Philharmonic ’s 2019-20 season at The Bridgewater Hall.

Here are our picks

1. BBC Philharmonic: Sibelius/Debussy/Tom Coult/Respighi at The Bridgewater Hall

Matt Squire

BBC Philharmonic: Sibelius/Debussy/Tom Coult/Respighi at The Bridgewater Hall, City Centre, 4 June 2020, from £12.50 - Book now

Dedicated to the natural world, this BBC Philharmonic concert features familiar works by Sibelius, Debussy and Respighi, as well as a new commission by Tom Coult.

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2. BBC Philharmonic: Beethoven – Missa solemnis at The Bridgewater Hall

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BBC Philharmonic: Beethoven – Missa solemnis at The Bridgewater Hall, City Centre, 13 June 2020, from £12.50 - Book now

A work of towering proportions, and yet an intimate statement of religious faith. Beethoven’s Missa solemnis will be extraordinary at The Bridgewater Hall.

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