Performances of Gustav Mahler at BBC Orchestras and Choirs
(See all works in BBC Orchestras and Choirs by Gustav Mahler)Sun 1 Mar 2026
- 15:00Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Sir Donald Runnicles joins forces with Edinburgh Festival Chorus for Mahler’s epic Resurrection Symphony at the Usher Hall. A monumental musical event!
Sir Donald Runnicles joins forces with Edinburgh Festival Chorus for Mahler’s epic Resurrection Symphony at the Usher Hall. A monumental musical event!
Programme
- Symphony No. 2 in C minor, ‘Resurrection’(80 mins)
Performers
- Jennifer Davissoprano
- Karen Cargillmezzo-soprano
- James Grossmithchorus director
- Donald RunniclesConductor
Composers
Sat 13 Jun 2026
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Mahler’s Resurrection is a colossal work of drama, beauty, and power.
Mahler’s Resurrection is a colossal work of drama, beauty, and power.
Programme
- Symphony No. 2, ‘Resurrection’
Performers
- John Storgårdsconductor
- Siobhan Staggsoprano
- Stefanie Irányimezzo soprano
Composers
Fri 26 Jun 2026
- 14:00Glasgow City Halls
Top young UK & international conductors showcase talent with the BBC SSO a in the finale of a 5-day course with Martyn Brabbins. Jointly presented by BBC SSO & RCS.
Top young UK & international conductors showcase talent with the BBC SSO a in the finale of a 5-day course with Martyn Brabbins. Jointly presented by BBC SSO & RCS.
Programme
- In the Hall of the Clockwork Dancer
- Tuba Concerto
- What the Wild Flowers Tell Me (arr. Benjamin Britten)
- interval
- Symphony No. 3 in F major
Performers
- Max Todesconductor
- Ethan Osmanconductor
- Davide Troltonconductor
- Jiyun Wangconductor
- Marco Orazio Valloneconductor
- Euan Safeyconductor
- Andrew Duncantuba
Part ofBBC SSO 2025-26 Season
Thu 27 Aug 2026
- 19:30Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Seize a rare chance to hear Mahler’s cantata Das klagende Lied, performed by the Edinburgh Festival Chorus, BBC SSO and soloists under Sir Donald Runnicles.
Seize a rare chance to hear Mahler’s cantata Das klagende Lied, performed by the Edinburgh Festival Chorus, BBC SSO and soloists under Sir Donald Runnicles.
Programme
- Symphony No. 8 in B minor, ‘Unfinished’
- Das klagende Lied (original version, 1880)
Performers
- Kathleen O'Marasoprano
- Catriona Morisonmezzo-soprano
- John Findontenor
- Nicholas Brownleebaritone
- James Grossmithchorus director
- Donald RunniclesConductor
Composers
Thu 8 Oct 2026
- 19:30Glasgow City Halls
LIFE, LOVE & FAREWELL: Popular Dutch guest conductor Antony Hermus leads us to the emotional heart of Mahler’s devastatingly beautiful final musical testament.
LIFE, LOVE & FAREWELL: Popular Dutch guest conductor Antony Hermus leads us to the emotional heart of Mahler’s devastatingly beautiful final musical testament.
Programme
- Mors Aeterna(9 mins)
- Symphony No. 10 in F sharp minor (compl. Deryck Cooke)(80 mins)
Performers
- Antony HermusConductor
Composers
Fri 9 Oct 2026
- 19:00Perth Concert Hall
Guest conductor Antony Hermus guides us to the heart of Mahler’s final musical testament, Symphony No.10.
Guest conductor Antony Hermus guides us to the heart of Mahler’s final musical testament, Symphony No.10.
Programme
- Mors Aeterna(9 mins)
- Symphony No. 10 in F sharp minor (compl. Deryck Cooke)(80 mins)
Performers
- Antony HermusConductor
Composers
Sat 24 Oct 2026
- 19:30The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Alina Ibragimova is soloist for Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, alongside Mahler’s heaven-sent Symphony No. 4 and Cassandra Miller’s Swim.
Alina Ibragimova is soloist for Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, alongside Mahler’s heaven-sent Symphony No. 4 and Cassandra Miller’s Swim.
Programme
- Swim
- Violin Concerto in E minor
- Symphony No. 4
Performers
- John Storgårdsconductor
- Alina Ibragimovaviolin
- Sheva Tehovalsoprano
Fri 27 Nov 2026
- 19:30Barbican, London
Semyon Bychkov enters the wild, wonderful dreamworld of the mighty Seventh Symphony.
Semyon Bychkov enters the wild, wonderful dreamworld of the mighty Seventh Symphony.
