Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events in Cardiff, United Kingdom

Join St Woolos Sinfonia for their Autumn Concert in the magnificent setting of Newport Cathedral. Under the direction of Rhys Herbert, the orchestra will perform works by Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Haydn, bringing timeless beauty and energy to the stage. The even ..

An evening of song featuring Abertillery Orpheus Male Choir with guest soloists Anthony Stuart Lloyd and Elizabeth Tiley. Anthony's background in the legitimate theatre, with successes in London’s West End and international opera, adds a sense of drama to his perform ..

Top Brass Trio is formed of three friends who met whilst studying at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama; Corey Morris (Trumpet), Tom Taffinder (Horn), and Dafydd Thomas (Trombone). Corey and Dafydd have recently become full time members of the BBC National Or ..

Da-da-da-DUMMM! Beethoven's Fifth Symphony explodes to life with the most iconic four notes in music history: bold, dramatic and unforgettable Now you can hear the raw power and drama of the Fifth Symphony live, at 3PM on Sunday 21 September at The Riverfront, ..

This summer, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales brings a special lunchtime concert to Newport Cathedral, South Wales, on Friday 4 July 2025 at 2:00pm, directed by the orchestra's leader, Lesley Hatfield. The varied programme includes Haydn's bold and dramatic Sym ..

Blue Sky Tour Roll over Beethoven, because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra is here! In an all live show featuring soaring strings, striking vocal harmonies and playing all the much loved songs from ELO's hit-filled library including Evi ..

The ultimate celebration of Musical Theatre. Following on from their critically-acclaimed 20th Anniversary album and tour, The UK's No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4, now unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers t ..

Under the baton of the dynamic Emilia Hoving, audiences will experience a powerful programme featuring works by Cecilia Damström, Ninfea Cruttwell-Reade, and Grace Williams—each piece a testament to originality, depth, and emotional resonance. Cecilia Damström’s I ..

Dynamic, Expansive and Picturesque! Step into a world of vibrant soundscapes and captivating melodies with BBC NOW's Impressions and Meditations, a concert that brings together the forces of nature, vivid imagery, and timeless Romanticism. Gabriella Smith's Tum ..

The musical journey begins with the UK premiere of Coincident Dances by Jessie Montgomery, a vibrant and multicultural tapestry that captures the electric pulse of New York. This energetic work will sweep you into the bustling heart of the city through a blend of rhy ..

Led by Spanish conductor Jaime Martín and featuring Serbian violinist Nemanja Radulović, enjoy the music of Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and Dvořák. Whether you're a classical music enthusiast or a newcomer, this event promises to captivate and inspire! Programme Joh ..

The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, under the baton of conductor Gergely Madaras, will host a special concert that delves into the enchanting world of the flute in myth and music. This captivating concert will take place at 7:30 PM in BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff Bay ..

With the world premiere of Stephen McNeff’s The Celestial Stranger, Fauré’s Pelleas and Melisande and Schoenberg’s Verklärte Nacht, our readers can enjoy an evening of ground-breaking music for just £7 using the promotion code NOWYOU at online booking. Celestial, ..

Popular the world over, Barber’s Adagio for Strings is one of the most recognizable pieces in the orchestral repertoire and probably his best known work – used in film and television, and poignant for its performance at Roosevelt’s funeral and following the assassina ..

Celebrate Easter and the 40th anniversary of the BBC National Chorus of Wales with a triumphant concert at 7:30PM on Friday 22 March at BBC Hoddinott Hall (Level 2, Wales Millennium Centre). Joining the Chorus will be the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and the in ..

Jazz and blues style writing, meets funeral music and an unusually melancholic yet cheerful waltz in fellow Japanese musician, Toru Takemitsu's 3 Film Scores. Developing her own unique compositional voice, Kikuko Kanai was one of the first Japanese women to compose W ..

Kicking off the series is BBC NOW's Composer-in-Association, Gavin Higgins, with the concerts world premiere, his Sarabande, before we turn to the exciting multi-award-winning Chinese American composer Tan Dun and his Three Muses in Video Game. This trombone concerto ..

Revel in the chance to hear a world premiere by our Composer-in-Association Gavin Higgins this new year - fresh from winning the 2023 RPS award for his Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra. Composed for today's soloist Ben Goldscheider, it's sure to be a fire ..

Known as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and for co-founding the Cubist movement, it is surprisingly little know that artist Pablo Picasso was heavily involved in the costume design for many ground breaking ballets. His creative union with bal ..