Work: Symphony no. 6 in F major "Pastoral", Op.68

Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall swells to the music of Stravinsky, Brahms and Beethoven as the BBC Philharmonic explores different perspectives on Classical forms. 

The Dutch orchestra brings a pair of 19th-century German classics on its first visit to the Barbican for six years. 

An unusually fresh reading of the Pastoral Symphony complemented a world premiere by Singaporean composer Zechariah Go and an exuberant performance of Shostakovich's Second Violin Concerto.

The Chineke! Orchestra always aims at mixing the old and familiar (Beethoven, Ravel) with lesser-known corners of the repertory (Coleridge-Taylor, Walker). Anthony Parnther conducts with Kenneth Thompkins as soloist.

A novel presentation of Beethoven's "Pastoral" Symphony and other pieces transported us to the countryside thanks to fine playing from Kristīne Balanas and Ben Palmer.