| Friday 05 December 2025 | 20:00 |
| Bartók, Béla (1881-1945) | Divertimento for Strings, Sz 113 | |
| Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893) | Serenade for strings in C major, Op.48 |
| BBC Philharmonic Orchestra | |
| Zoë Beyers | Director |
Tonight, our string section takes centre stage. Written in 1939 as Europe teetered on the brink of war, Bartók’s Divertimento fuses Hungarian folk-rhythms with his signature spiky harmonies and driving momentum. This is furiously virtuosic music; technically demanding and intense, pulsing with energy.
By contrast, Tchaikovsky offers us lush Romanticism in his Serenade for Strings. Orchestra Leader Zoë Beyers directs this unmistakably Russian work from the violin, all soaring melodies and heartfelt lyricism. From its noble opening to the dazzling finale, this Serenade is a masterpiece of warmth and beauty.
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra at Tthe RNCM: This season, we’re proud to launch a brand new concert series in partnership with the Royal Northern College of Music. It’s a chance for us to showcase our world-class musicians in an intimate, close-up setting that is home to some of the most exciting up-and-coming artists in the UK. It’s relaxed. There will be drinks. There will be tunes. Bring your friends.
