The latest news on performances of Classical Music in UK Regional.
THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON IN Concert to Launch UK Tour with Live Rock and Orchestral Ensemble
by A.A. Cristi - June 09, 2026
Lionsgate and GEA Live announced THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON IN CONCERT, a live-to-film UK tour featuring a 12-piece rock and orchestral ensemble performing Alexandre Desplat's score in sync with the full film on a cinema screen....
The National Youth Orchestra Will Perform TRANSCEND on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
The National Youth Orchestra will present TRANSCEND, a summer tour conducted by composer and NYO alumnus Thomas Adès CBE, featuring works by Liszt, Berlioz, and Adès at Birmingham Symphony Hall, Snape Maltings, and the BBC Proms....
SONIC LIVE IN CONCERT to Launch Global Tour With US and UK Premieres
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe....
Guildford Choral & Symphony Orchestra to Present MESSA DI GLORIA at GLive
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026
Guildford Choral and Guildford Symphony Orchestra will reunite at GLive for a program featuring Puccini's Messi Di Gloria, Haydn's Te Deum, and Dvořák's Symphony No. 8, with soloists Sang Eup Son and Trevor Eliot Bowes....
Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival to Present 13 Concerts in 43rd Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival will return for its 43rd season, featuring 13 concerts celebrating American music, BCM founder Marya Martin’s 50th anniversary in the U.S., and more....
ATTACK ON TITAN: SYMPHONY FROM PARADIS Will Present World Premiere at Royal Albert Hall
by A.A. Cristi - April 27, 2026
ATTACK ON TITAN: SYMPHONY FROM PARADIS will make its world premiere at London's Royal Albert Hall, featuring the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performing newly created symphonic arrangements by the anime's original composers....
The Met Orchestra to Launch 2026 European Festival Tour With Nézet-Séguin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2026
The Metropolitan Opera announced the Met Orchestra's European Festival Tour, led by Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, with stops at the BBC Proms, Lucerne Festival, and Philharmonie de Paris....
Alan Menken, James Bond and American Classics Included in BBC Proms 2026 Line-Up
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 21, 2026
The BBC Proms returns in summer 2026, presenting eight weeks of world-class music from an array of leading orchestras, conductors and soloists from across the UK and around the world....
TikTok and Southbank Centre Launch New Classical Music Creator Initiative
by A.A. Cristi - February 05, 2026
TikTok collaborates with Southbank Centre to introduce a new cohort of classical music content creators, aiming to innovate the genre's digital presence....
Wigmore Hall and Iestyn Davies to Celebrate John Dowland's 400th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 04, 2026
Wigmore Hall will present a special weekend commemorating the 400th anniversary of John Dowland's death, featuring countertenor Iestyn Davies. The event includes six concerts exploring Dowland's influential music....
Fantasia Orchestra to Perform at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 06, 2026
Tickets for Fantasia Orchestra's remaining concerts in its 2025–26 season are now on sale, following an opening night at Smith Square Hall. The upcoming concert will take place at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall....
Guest Blog: 'It is No Ordinary Opera': Glyndebourne Chorus Member Andrew Davies on Dedication, Commitment and Talent
by Guest Author - November 19, 2025
La bohème. Glyndebourne. Three trumpeters blare out a fanfare as the chorus pours onto stage, ready to deliver the myriad vocal interjections which mark out the beginning of Act 2. But Glyndebourne is No Ordinary Opera, and this is no ordinary scene. On a single musical cue, thirty-six choristers, ...
DISNEY’S FROZEN IN CONCERT Will Play Eventim Apollo This December
by A.A. Cristi - September 29, 2025
Disney’s Frozen in Concert will play London’s Eventim Apollo on December 21, 2025. The Novello Symphony Orchestra will perform Christophe Beck’s GRAMMY-nominated score live to film, featuring the Academy Award-winning song “Let It Go.” Tickets go on sale October 3....
Ensemble Augelletti Performs Celestial Baroque Beneath Giant Mars Installation at IF: Milton Keynes Festival
by A.A. Cristi - June 16, 2025
The celestial meets the musical this summer at IF: Milton Keynes International Festival, when renowned early music group Ensemble Augelletti performs a special concert beneath Luke Jerram’s monumental sculpture of the planet Mars....
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Unveils 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2025
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic has revealed its 2025-26 season. This season marks the 185th anniversary of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and welcomes new Chief Executive, Vanessa Reed. Learn more! ...
Organist Anna Lapwood Sets Christmas 2025 UK Tour
by Josh Sharpe - April 29, 2025
Anna Lapwood has announced a UK Christmas tour for December 2025, featuring a heartwarming blend of her favourite festive music, both traditional and contemporary, specially arranged for the organ....
The BBC Proms Reveals Lineup For 2025 Edition
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2025
The BBC Proms has announced the lineup for its 2025 edition. The BBC Proms will present an eight-week celebration of music featuring over 3,000 artists, the first overnight Prom in almost half a century and more than 80 solo debuts....
London Philharmonic Orchestra Announces 2025/26 Fellow Conductors
by A.A. Cristi - March 21, 2025
The London Philharmonic Orchestra has announced Nefeli Chadouli and Wilson Ng as its Fellow Conductors for 2025/26. The LPO is committed to inspiring the next generation of musicians and music-lovers....
Wigmore Hall Announces Concerts for 2024 Christmas Season
by A.A. Cristi - November 14, 2024
Wigmore Hall has announced its 2024 Christmas season lineup, featuring a range of performances from classical concerts to festive events, offering audiences a rich cultural experience this holiday season....
Award Winning SLÄPSTICK: SCHËRZO To Perform In London For The First Time This Autumn
by A.A. Cristi - July 03, 2024
Award-winning group SLÄPSTICK brings their unique blend of music, comedy, and theater to London for the first time this autumn with their show SCHËRZO....
UK Premiere Of Kirill Richter's THE SANDS OF TIME Announced At The London Coliseum
by A.A. Cristi - June 26, 2024
The UK premiere of KIRILL RICHTER's THE SANDS OF TIME is set to captivate audiences with its unique musical journey. Discover the details about this highly anticipated event....
Southbank Sinfonia At St John's Smith Square Announces Rebrand To Sinfonia Smith Square
by A.A. Cristi - June 20, 2024
Southbank Sinfonia at St John's Smith Square rebrands to Sinfonia Smith Square, marking a new era for the ensemble....
World Premiere Of Interactive Symphony to be Presented In Manchester This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 03, 2024
Experience the world premiere of an interactive symphony in Manchester, blending traditional orchestral music with cutting-edge technology for an immersive audience experience....
London Philharmonic Orchestra Announces 2024/25 Season Concerts And Community Activity In Brighton And Eastbourne
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2024
The London Philharmonic Orchestra will present residencies along the South Coast at Brighton Dome and Eastbourne's Congress Theatre. ...
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Unveils 2024/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2024
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra has revealed its 2024/25 season. See the performances and learn how to purchase tickets to the season....
Fantasia Orchestra To Make BBC Proms Debut This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - April 26, 2024
FANTASIA ORCHESTRA will make their debut at the BBC Proms this summer, performing alongside renowned artists Sheku and Braimah Kanneh-Mason and Plínio Fernandes....
Local Ensembles Perform Alongside Starry Guests at Cumnock Tryst's 10th Birthday Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - April 20, 2024
The Cumnock Tryst will mark its 10th birthday in 2024, with world-renowned talent sitting alongside local musicians in a bumper celebration of what making music is all about. This year the festival adds an extra date, running from Wednesday 2 – Sunday 6 October....
Conductor Gemma New To Return To BBC SSO And Debut With London Philharmonic Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 23, 2024
In a string of UK engagements in March 2024, conductor Gemma New will make her debut with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as a return appearance with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, to be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. Learn more about New's engagements here....
St John's Smith Square And Southbank Sinfonia Unveil Lineup For Easter Festival 2024
by A.A. Cristi - February 07, 2024
Southbank Sinfonia at St John's Smith Square have announced the line-up for their Easter Festival 2024. ...
The Royal College of Music to Open Performance Laboratory This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 25, 2024
Experience fully immersive and groundbreaking performance simulation facilities at the Royal College of Music....
Andrew Lloyd Webber Appeals to UK Government for Funding for Music in Secondary Schools Trust
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 30, 2023
Andrew Lloyd Webber has written to Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer, calling for public funding for the foundation Music in Secondary Schools Trust, which helps students in disadvantaged schools to access to quality music education....
British And International Soloists Announced For THE NUTCRACKER, SWAN LAKE & SLEEPING BEAUTY UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - November 01, 2023
Raymond Gubbay Limited has announced the British and international soloists for Varna International Ballet and Orchestra who will be touring in early 2024, as part of their return to UK after a hugely successful debut in 2023. ...
BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Philharmonic Appoint New Directors
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 25, 2023
Following a very competitive recruitment process, Bill Chandler has been appointed Director of the BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus and Adam Szabo has been appointed Director of the BBC Philharmonic....
Eminent Conductors Warn Cuts Will Cause 'The Demise' of ENO
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 17, 2023
Three of opera’s most eminent music directors have predicted “the demise” of the English National Opera if planned cuts go ahead in a letter published in The Times....
ENO's Musical Director Martyn Brabbins Resigns Over Cuts
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 16, 2023
British conductor and the ENO's Musical Director Martyn Brabbins has resigned from the company in response to cuts to the orchestra. ...
Cellist Santiago Cañón-Valencia Debuts at Wigmore Hall, Plus a Live Broadcast With BBC Symphony
by Stephi Wild - October 09, 2023
Colombian cellist and 2022 BBC Next Generation Artist Santiago Cañón-Valencia embarks on a three-date series of performances in the United Kingdom this fall, including his Wigmore Hall debut recital with pianist Naoko Sonoda. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!...
National Theatre Wales Receives 100% Cut from Arts Council of Wales
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 28, 2023
National Theatre Wales has had its funding completely cut in the latest Wales funding review....
BBC Young Composer 2023 Winners Announced
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 20, 2023
In March, the BBC invited young music-makers of all technical abilities, musical backgrounds and styles from across the UK to enter a composition for the BBC Young Composer competition. Applicants were required to submit their entry online, using any instruments and method of composing that suited t...
New English Ballet Theatre Presents THE GENESIS DANCE PROJECT Tour In Essex and London
by A.A. Cristi - September 18, 2023
NEW ENGLISH BALLET THEATRE presents THE GENESIS DANCE PROJECT, featuring music by prog-rock legends GENESIS and new works by contemporary choreographers. Don't miss this dynamic ballet tour in Essex and London....
Anna Clyne Appointed Composer in Association of the BBC Philharmonic
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 14, 2023
Anna Clyne will compose three new scores for the BBC Philharmonic in her new role as Composer in Association. Her first piece in the role is Glasslands, which she composed for celebrated saxophonist Jess Gillam, and will have its UK premiere with the BBC Philharmonic at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall...