WEST OF ENGLAND YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Young orchestral musicians from across the region return to the WMC stage for a programme of luscious symphonic gems. Hindemith’s vast Symphonic Metamorphosis shimmers with rich textures and dramatic themes….
WEST OF ENGLAND YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Young orchestral musicians from across the region return to the WMC stage for a programme of luscious symphonic gems. Hindemith’s vast Symphonic Metamorphosis shimmers with rich textures and dramatic themes….
Quartet of Choirs
Courage Choir & Under the Fish supported by two youth choirs for an evening of uplifting singing All proceeds to Ukrainian Charities
BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The BSO returns to WMC with its Artist in Residence, horn player extraordinaire Felix Klieser who performs Mozart’s famous Fourth Horn Concerto – a winsome gallop through the Austrian countryside…
NYJO / TONY KOFI
Thelonious Monk holds a special place in jazz history having contributed to the standards canon with songs including Straight No Chaser, Round Midnight and Blue Monk. Join the National Youth…
CARA DILLON
As both an original artist and one of the finest exponents of traditional Irish song throughout the world, Cara Dillon occupies an enviable position at the very top of her…
THERE’S A TIGER IN THE GARDEN RELAXED FAMILY CONCERT
Using puppetry, imaginative design and music, Flock Theatre Makers present a charming theatrical adaptation of Lizzy Stewart’s prize-winning book for family audiences. Join Nora as she discovers dragonflies as big…
JENEBA KANNEH-MASON
Finalist in the BBC Young Musician Keyboard Category in 2018, nineteen-year-old Jeneba Kanneh-Mason has cemented herself as one to watch following her exceptional BBC Proms performance with Chineke! last year….
YEHUDI MENUHIN SCHOOL
Founded in 1963 by celebrated violinist Yehudi Menuhin, the school provides specialist music education for children at an early age. Gifted students come from all over the world to receive…
FLAMENCO DANCE WORKSHOP WITH MARIA VEGA
Having studied with Flamenco masters including Merche Esmeralda and Blanca del Rey, Maria Vega completed her Spanish dance and Flamenco studies in the Royal Dance Conservatory in Madrid with distinction….
XUEFEI YANG / MARIA VEGA
Xuefei Yang’s journey began after the Cultural Revolution, a period where Western musical instruments and music were banned in China. Yang was the first guitarist in China to enter a…
VICTOR LIM CHOPIN’S LEGACY
Frederic Chopin’s output of masterpieces for solo piano are a towering influence across the genre. In this lunchtime recital, South Korean-British pianist Victor Lim presents a creative reflection of Chopin’s…
LIVESTREAM: VICTOR LIM CHOPIN’S LEGACY
Frederic Chopin’s output of masterpieces for solo piano are a towering influence across the genre. In this lunchtime recital, South Korean-British pianist Victor Lim presents a creative reflection of Chopin’s…
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE DARKENING
Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening’s inspiration comes from the wild, dramatic, weather-beaten countryside along Hadrian’s Wall in Northumbria. The band bring some of the oldest Northumbrian tunes and songs to…
LIVESTREAM: KATHRYN TICKELL & THE DARKENING
Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening’s inspiration comes from the wild, dramatic, weather-beaten countryside along Hadrian’s Wall in Northumbria. The band bring some of the oldest Northumbrian tunes and songs to…
WHY BEETHOVEN THREW THE STEW RELAXED FAMILY CONCERT
This entertaining family concert is packed with well-known tunes, surprising facts and witty anecdotes that bring Beethoven and his music to life. Based on the much-loved illustrated storybook by renowned…
LEONORE PIANO TRIO
Leonore Piano Trio brings together three internationally acclaimed artists whose piano trio performances as part of Ensemble 360 were met with such an enthusiastic response, they decided to form their…
SPIRITATO INSPIRING BACH
Joined by Gramophone-nominated vocal group The Marian Consort, Spiritato return to WMC with an uplifting performance featuring music and composers admired by Johann Sebastian Bach himself. Composed after the trauma…
JORDAN BAK
Award-winning Jamaican-American violist Jordan Bak is building an exciting international career as a trailblazing artist, praised for his radiant stage presence, dynamic interpretations, and fearless power. For his WMC debut,…
CORDELIA WILLIAMS / TAMSIN WALEY-COHEN
Pianist and WMC Artist in Residence for 2022 Cordelia Williams joins forces with violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen to perform an imaginative programme exploring the connections between J. S. Bach and Estonian…
LIVESTREAM: CORDELIA WILLIAMS / TAMSIN WALEY-COHEN
Pianist and WMC Artist in Residence for 2022 Cordelia Williams joins forces with violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen to perform an imaginative programme exploring the connections between J. S. Bach and Estonian…
EMILY PORTMAN & ROB HARBRON
An inspired new collaboration, Emily Portman & Rob Harbron delve into English folk traditions, creating a boldly exposed, intricately woven contemporary folk sound. Emily’s spellbinding storytelling and unaffected voice combines…
LIVESTREAM: BILL LAURANCE
Four-time Grammy winning pianist, composer and founding member of fusion powerhouse Snarky Puppy, Bill Laurance makes his WMC debut with a spellbinding evening of jazz piano blended with electronics. This…
BILL LAURANCE
Four-time Grammy winning pianist, composer and founding member of fusion powerhouse Snarky Puppy, Bill Laurance makes his WMC debut with a spellbinding evening of jazz piano blended with electronics. This…
N’FAMADY KOUYATÉ
Hugely talented Guinean multi-instrumentalist N’famady Kouyaté blends West African rhythms with jazz, pop and funk for a groove-heavy night. Born into a Djeli family of storytellers and musicians, N’famady is…
WILTSHIRE YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA / HUW WARREN
This season, Wiltshire Youth Jazz Orchestra, led by musical director Mike Daniels, work with internationally acclaimed Welsh pianist and composer, Huw Warren. Known for innovative and eclectic music making over…
LIVESTREAM: RICHARD ROBBINS
With a voice that has been described as “irresistible baritone softness” (Classical Source), Richard Robbins is fast becoming one of London’s busiest and in-demand tenors. He will perform alongside Alexander…
RICHARD ROBBINS PASSAGE OF TIME
With a voice that has been described as “irresistible baritone softness” (Classical Source), Richard Robbins is fast becoming one of London’s busiest and in-demand tenors. He will perform alongside Alexander…
ORCHESTRA OF THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT THE MOON HARES
The story of a village where the Mayor forbids the residents from going out at night or looking up at the stars. When a new teacher arrives, she discovers that…
CALAN
Prepare for an exciting performance with bigger drums and even more attitude than before as Calan continue to redefine Welsh traditional music – this time with brand new album Kistvaen…
LIVESTREAM: CALAN
Prepare for an exciting performance with bigger drums and even more attitude than before as Calan continue to redefine Welsh traditional music – this time with brand new album Kistvaen…
LIVESTREAM: CALAN
Prepare for an exciting performance with bigger drums and even more attitude than before as Calan continue to redefine Welsh traditional music – this time with brand new album Kistvaen…
DORIC STRING QUARTET
Long-standing WMC favourites Doric String Quartet return for a programme full of passion and intensity. Beethoven’s eleventh and twelfth quartets, the first of his legendary ‘late quartets’, are considered one…
COURTNEY PINE SPIRITUALITY
A powerhouse of the British jazz scene, Courtney Pine continues to break new ground with a string of highly acclaimed recordings and numerous prestigious music industry awards. In 2022, he…
LIVESTREAM: THE CHOIR OF CLARE COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE
The Choir of Clare College, Cambridge and conductor Graham Ross perform a beautiful seasonal programme, including motets by Mendelssohn and Howells, some exquisite arrangements of traditional carols, and a selection…
THE CHOIR OF CLARE COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE
The Choir of Clare College, Cambridge and conductor Graham Ross perform a beautiful seasonal programme, including motets by Mendelssohn and Howells, some exquisite arrangements of traditional carols, and a selection…
SWING DANCE WORKSHOP
Learn the original form of jive dancing that developed in Harlem in the 1920s, with the Lindy Hop Dance Company! The energy, excitement, and enthusiasm of this highly talented and…
SWINGING AT THE COTTON CLUB
Take a step back in time and through the doors of The Cotton Club, New York City’s most celebrated nightclub of the 1920s and ‘30s. See fabulous performers recreate the…
LIVESTREAM: SWINGING AT THE COTTON CLUB
Take a step back in time and through the doors of The Cotton Club, New York City’s most celebrated nightclub of the 1920s and ‘30s. See fabulous performers recreate the…
WEST OF ENGLAND YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Celebrate new year in sparkling fashion in the company of WEYO and three rising stars of the classical music world. Karen Ní Bhroin, whose career on both sides of the…
WEST OF ENGLAND YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Celebrate new year in sparkling fashion in the company of WEYO and three rising stars of the classical music world. Karen Ní Bhroin, whose career on both sides of the…