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Orchestra

Tchaikovsky No.5

BBC National Orchestra of Wales

  • Great for groups
  • First-timer friendly
  • Early finish
Date
Thu, 7 Jan 2027
Time
19:30 · 2h 0m
Venue
BBC Hoddinott Hall
City
Cardiff
Conductor
Jaime Martín
Tickets
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Summary

Jaime Martín conducts the BBC National Orchestra of Wales in Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony and Henriette Renié’s Harp Concerto with soloist Mared Pugh-Evans at BBC Hoddinott Hall.

Why it's fantastic

Listen for the recurring fate theme that weaves through Tchaikovsky’s fifth symphony, a piece famous for its emotional honesty and horn melodies. The programme opens with a rare chance to hear a harp concerto alongside atmospheric sketches of the Welsh coast by local composer Grace Williams.

Programme

  • 01Grace Williams - Sea Sketches
  • 02Henriette Renié - Harp Concerto
  • 03Pyotr Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 5

Soloists

  • Mared Pugh-Evans

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