BBC SSO 2026/27: Britten's Les Illuminations - Afternoon Performance
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On 21 February 2027, Glasgow's City Halls will host an enchanting afternoon performance of Benjamin Britten's "Les Illuminations," conducted by Ryan Wigglesworth and performed by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Soprano Erika Baikoff will deliver a captivating solo that weaves dreams, fears, and fantasies with striking immediacy. This evocative piece transports audiences through an ethereal realm, offering both a mesmerising exploration of the night's magical world and a profound delve into the depths of emotion. Tickets for this event went on sale at 10am on 14 May 2026, promising music lovers an unforgettable experience. The performance promises to be not just a musical journey but also a deeply emotional one, as it brings Britten's intricate composition alive with its rich textures and poignant melodies.
The performance will begin with a new work by a young British musical dramatist, followed by Ryan Wigglesworth conducting the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in a suite from Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier. This will be preceded by Benjamin Britten's Les Illuminations, a piece that explores the night's magical world and the depths of emotion. The programme will also include an interval, allowing attendees to take a break before the second half of the performance.
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra will be conducted by Ryan Wigglesworth, and soprano Erika Baikoff will deliver a captivating solo performance. Erika Baikoff is a BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist, known for her "pure and very expressive" voice.
The event will take place at City Halls in Glasgow on 21 February 2027. Tickets are available for £17.50 (including a restoration fund) if booked in advance, and £20.50 (including a restoration fund) if booked within two weeks of the concert.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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BBC SSO 2026/27: Britten's Les Illuminations - Afternoon Performance takes place on Sunday, 21 February 2027.
BBC SSO 2026/27: Britten's Les Illuminations - Afternoon Performance is held at City Halls in Glasgow (Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1NQ).
BBC SSO is performing at BBC SSO 2026/27: Britten's Les Illuminations - Afternoon Performance.
Tickets for BBC SSO 2026/27: Britten's Les Illuminations - Afternoon Performance can be booked via tickets.glasgowlife.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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BBC SSO 2026/27: Britten's Les Illuminations - Afternoon Performance
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The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (BBC SSO) is one of the UK’s leading broadcast orchestras, based in Glasgow. Under the direction of Chief Conductor Ryan Bancroft, the ensemble is known for its adventurous programming and championing of contemporary music. Their 2025/26 afternoon performance features Prokofiev’s dramatic score for *Romeo and Juliet*.
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On 21 February 2027, Glasgow's City Halls will host an enchanting afternoon performance of Benjamin Britten's "Les Illuminations," conducted by Ryan Wigglesworth and performed by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Soprano Erika Baikoff will deliver a captivating solo that weaves dreams, fears, and fantasies with striking immediacy. This evocative piece transports audiences through an ethereal realm, offering both a mesmerising exploration of the night's magical world and a profound delve into the depths of emotion.
Tickets for this event went on sale at 10am on 14 May 2026, promising music lovers an unforgettable experience. The performance promises to be not just a musical journey but also a deeply emotional one, as it brings Britten's intricate composition alive with its rich textures and poignant melodies.
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The performance will begin with a new work by a young British musical dramatist, followed by Ryan Wigglesworth conducting the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in a suite from Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier. This will be preceded by Benjamin Britten's Les Illuminations, a piece that explores the night's magical world and the depths of emotion. The programme will also include an interval, allowing attendees to take a break before the second half of the performance.
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra will be conducted by Ryan Wigglesworth, and soprano Erika Baikoff will deliver a captivating solo performance. Erika Baikoff is a BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist, known for her "pure and very expressive" voice.
The event will take place at City Halls in Glasgow on 21 February 2027. Tickets are available for £17.50 (including a restoration fund) if booked in advance, and £20.50 (including a restoration fund) if booked within two weeks of the concert.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is BBC SSO 2026/27: Britten's Les Illuminations - Afternoon Performance?
BBC SSO 2026/27: Britten's Les Illuminations - Afternoon Performance takes place on Sunday, 21 February 2027.
Where is BBC SSO 2026/27: Britten's Les Illuminations - Afternoon Performance taking place?
BBC SSO 2026/27: Britten's Les Illuminations - Afternoon Performance is held at City Halls in Glasgow (Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1NQ).
Who is performing at BBC SSO 2026/27: Britten's Les Illuminations - Afternoon Performance?
BBC SSO is performing at BBC SSO 2026/27: Britten's Les Illuminations - Afternoon Performance.
How do I get tickets for BBC SSO 2026/27: Britten's Les Illuminations - Afternoon Performance?
Tickets for BBC SSO 2026/27: Britten's Les Illuminations - Afternoon Performance can be booked via tickets.glasgowlife.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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