London, Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall
It Shall Certainly Not Bend and Crush Me Completely
Sun 8 Feb 2026
Adam Fischer conducts Beethoven’s defiant Fifth. Its finale is triumphantly reinforced by the appearance of trombones, piccolo and contrabassoon for the first time in a symphony. It is paired with the lively Fourth, once described by Berlioz as having a “celestial sweetness”.
Antwerp, Queen Elisabeth Hall
Beethoven in Antwerp
Wed 26 Feb 2025
Two works that capture the rebellious spirit and heroism of the first years of the 19th Century with…
Tufnell Park, Acland Burghley School Assembly Hall
Community Open Rehearsal: Beethoven
Tue 25 Feb 2025
A chance to observe the Orchestra at work with violinist Vilde Frang and conductor Maxim Emelyanychev.
London, Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall
Beethoven: Hero/Rebel
Thu 27 Feb 2025
As the dream of liberty promised by Napoleon crumbled to dust, Beethoven faced his own personal struggles.
London, Royal Albert Hall
FARRENC AND BEETHOVEN AT BBC PROMS
Fri 13 Sep 2024
Trailblazing Third Symphonies with Antonello Manacorda at the penultimate night of the 'world's greatest classical music festival'.
