Performances of Ryan Wigglesworth at BBC Orchestras and Choirs
Thu 25 Sep 2025
- 19:30City Halls
The "stunning" (Bachtrack) 24-year-old violin virtuoso Daniel Lozakovich performs a soulful masterpiece before Romantic Rachmaninov. Plus, there's a special tribute to a much-missed member of the BBC SSO family, former Leader Laura Samuel.
The "stunning" (Bachtrack) 24-year-old violin virtuoso Daniel Lozakovich performs a soulful masterpiece before Romantic Rachmaninov. Plus, there's a special tribute to a much-missed member of the BBC SSO family, former Leader Laura Samuel.
Programme
- for Laura, after Bach(12 mins)BBC commission
- Violin Concerto in D minor(33 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No.3(40 mins)
Performers
- Ryan WigglesworthConductor
- Daniel Lozakovichviolin
Sun 28 Sep 2025
- 15:00Usher Hall, Edinburgh
The "stunning" (Bachtrack) 24-year-old violin virtuoso Daniel Lozakovich performs a soulful masterpiece before Romantic Rachmaninov. Plus, there's a special tribute to a much-missed member of the BBC SSO family, former Leader Laura Samuel.
The "stunning" (Bachtrack) 24-year-old violin virtuoso Daniel Lozakovich performs a soulful masterpiece before Romantic Rachmaninov. Plus, there's a special tribute to a much-missed member of the BBC SSO family, former Leader Laura Samuel.
Programme
- for Laura, after Bach(12 mins)(BBC commission)
- Violin Concerto in D minor(33 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 3 in A minor(40 mins)
Performers
- Daniel Lozakovichviolin
- Ryan WigglesworthConductor
Thu 4 Dec 2025
- 19:30City Halls
Grieg’s beloved concerto and a deeply moving wartime masterpiece with NYCOS
Grieg’s beloved concerto and a deeply moving wartime masterpiece with NYCOS
Programme
- Bacchanale(12 mins)World Premiere, BBC Commission
- Piano Concerto in A minor(30 mins)
- interval
- A Child of Our Time(65 mins)
Performers
- Pumeza Matshikizasoprano
- Beth Tayloralto
- John Findontenor
- Ashley Richesbass
- Stephen Houghpiano
- Ryan WigglesworthConductor
Thu 19 Feb 2026
- 19:30City Halls
A final farewell from Mozart - elegant, witty and nostalgic
A final farewell from Mozart - elegant, witty and nostalgic
Programme
- There, where I call home(12 mins)World Premiere, BBC commission
- Piano Concerto No.27 K595(32 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 8 in G major(36 mins)
Performers
- Ryan WigglesworthConductor
- Imogen Cooperpiano
Fri 20 Feb 2026
- 19:30Perth Concert Hall
A final farewell from Mozart - elegant, witty and nostalgic
A final farewell from Mozart - elegant, witty and nostalgic
Programme
- There, where I call home(12 mins)(BBC commission)
- Piano Concerto No. 27 in B flat major(32 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 8 in G major(36 mins)
Performers
- Ryan WigglesworthConductor
- Imogen Cooperpiano
Thu 12 Mar 2026
- 14:00City Halls
Britten's playful 'Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra' is paired with the composer's Cello Symphony. Plus, there's music inspired by the enchanting imagination of William Shakespeare.
Britten's playful 'Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra' is paired with the composer's Cello Symphony. Plus, there's music inspired by the enchanting imagination of William Shakespeare.
Programme
- Aurora(10 mins)
- Cello Symphony(34 mins)
- interval
- Falstaff(30 mins)
- The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra(17 mins)
Performers
- Alban Gerhardtcello
- Ryan WigglesworthConductor
Thu 26 Mar 2026
- 19:30City Halls
A dreamlike tale of love and fate, wrapped in Debussy’s hypnotic harmonies.
A dreamlike tale of love and fate, wrapped in Debussy’s hypnotic harmonies.
Programme
- Pelléas et Mélisande(195 mins)(concert performance; sung in French with English surtitles)
Performers
- Huw Montague RendallPelléas - baritone
- Sophie BevanMélisande - soprano
- David StoutGolaud - baritone
- Karen CargillGeneviève – mezzo-soprano
- Alastair MilesArkel – bass
- Ryan WigglesworthConductor
Composers
Sun 29 Mar 2026
- 15:00Usher Hall, Edinburgh
A dreamlike tale of love and fate, wrapped in Debussy’s hypnotic harmonies.
A dreamlike tale of love and fate, wrapped in Debussy’s hypnotic harmonies.
Programme
- Pelléas et Mélisande(195 mins)(concert performance; sung in French with English surtitles)
Performers
- Huw Montague RendallPelléas - baritone
- Sophie BevanMélisande - soprano
- David StoutGolaud - baritone
- Karen CargillGeneviève – mezzo-soprano
- Alastair MilesArkel – bass
- Ryan WigglesworthConductor
Composers
Fri 12 Jun 2026
- 19:30Snape Maltings Concert Hall
A mysterious princess, a remote castle, and a tense love triangle shape Debussy’s dark, dreamlike fairytale opera. Pelléas et Mélisande blends shadowy symbols with shimmering music. Rory Kinnear directs, with Ryan Wigglesworth leading a stellar cast.
A mysterious princess, a remote castle, and a tense love triangle shape Debussy’s dark, dreamlike fairytale opera. Pelléas et Mélisande blends shadowy symbols with shimmering music. Rory Kinnear directs, with Ryan Wigglesworth leading a stellar cast.
Programme
- Pelléas et Mélisande(155 mins)
Performers
- Jacques ImbrailoPelléas - baritone
- Sophie BevanMélisande - soprano
- Gordon BintnerGolaud - baritone
- Sarah ConnollyGeneviève – mezzo-soprano
- John TomlinsonArkel – bass
- Ryan WigglesworthConductor
- Rory KinnearDirector
- Vicki MortimerDesigner
- Paule ConstableLighting designer
Composers
Sun 14 Jun 2026
- 19:30Snape Maltings Concert Hall
An orchestral journey of bold originality: Ogonek’s joyful, light-filled dances, Ravel’s jazz-inspired brilliance, and Wigglesworth’s time-bending concerto. Steven Osborne shines across playful Ravel and introspective Wigglesworth.
An orchestral journey of bold originality: Ogonek’s joyful, light-filled dances, Ravel’s jazz-inspired brilliance, and Wigglesworth’s time-bending concerto. Steven Osborne shines across playful Ravel and introspective Wigglesworth.
Programme
- All These Lighted Things (three little dances for orchestra)(15 mins)
- Piano Concerto in G major(23 mins)
- interval
- Piano Concerto(22 mins)
- La valse(12 mins)
Performers
- Steven OsbornePiano
- Ryan WigglesworthConductor
Mon 15 Jun 2026
- 11:00Snape Maltings Concert Hall
Britten at his most joyful: the upbeat Welcome Ode and the sparkling Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, a lively tour of every instrument. A spirited celebration, complete with fresh narration by Rory Kinnear.
Britten at his most joyful: the upbeat Welcome Ode and the sparkling Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, a lively tour of every instrument. A spirited celebration, complete with fresh narration by Rory Kinnear.
Programme
- Welcome Ode, for young people’s chorus and orchestra, Op.95(9 mins)
- The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra(17 mins)
Performers
- Rory KinnearNarrator
- Ryan WigglesworthConductor
Composers
