MediaCityUKSalford, North-West, M50 2EQ, United Kingdom
Dates/times in London time zone
| Wednesday 11 March 2026 | 13:30 |
Programme
| Haydn, Joseph (1732-1809) | Symphony no. 104 in D major "London" | |
| Schubert, Franz (1797-1828) | Symphony no. 8 in B minor "Unfinished", D.759 |
Performers
| BBC Philharmonic Orchestra | |
| Nicholas Carter | Conductor |
Who knew Haydn and hot cross buns might be related?
Who knew Haydn and hot cross buns might be related? “The Father of the Symphony”, Haydn’s staggering 104 symphonies are a legacy of brilliance. His final work, Symphony No. 104, known as The London Symphony, first dazzled audiences in 1795. Some have linked its finale to London street tunes, but its melodic roots lie in Haydn’s Austro-Croatian heritage, not the bakery aisle. We then descend into darker corners with Schubert’s Symphony No. 8, known as his ‘Unfinished Symphony’, with only two movements, this piece takes the listener on an emotional journey that feels altogether complete.
Tickets for all 2025/26 season BBC Philharmonic Studio concerts will go on sale in June 2025.
© Admill Kuyler