Operatic adventures with Strauss and Weber from the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Random draw open

Sometimes, all you need is the overture to capture the whole world of an opera. 

Mistaken identities, romantic entanglements and revenge - Johann Strauss II touches upon all those themes and more in his Overture to Die Fledermaus, after which the solo cello in Lutosławski’s cello concerto makes its’ gripping entrance. The piece starts with a staggering five minute cello cadenza which is followed by seemingly spontaneous orchestral outbreaks, conjuring up the image of ‘controlled chaos’.

Weber’s Overture to Oberon begins softly with Oberon’s call, played by the French Horn and morphs into a dazzling welcome of the fairy world. Although Schumann’s hero Manfred also finds himself in a supernatural sphere, this one is much more dramatic, full of risk, longing and loss. Hindemith’s splashy and colourful Symphonic Metamorphosis on themes by Carl Maria von Weber is relentlessly driven forward by bold marching rhythms and a vibrant energy.  

Today’s conductor and soloists are all students of the RNCM International Diploma scheme and will perform alongside the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. 

Programme:
Johann Strauss II Die Fledermaus Overture   
Witold Lutosławski Concerto for Cello and Orchestra  
Interval 
Carl Maria von Weber Oberon Overture  
Robert Schumann Manfred Overture  
Paul Hindemith Symphonic Metamorphosis on themes by Carl Maria von Weber  

Alec Frank-Gemmill conductor
Benjamin Voce conductor
Connor Lyster conductor
Findlay Spence cello 

Tickets will be allocated by random draw.

You can register at any time until 8am on Monday 9 June. 

You can apply for a maximum of two tickets.

Good luck!

Benjamin Voce and Findlay Spence

How to be in the audience

Step 1: Apply for tickets

Tickets for this show are being allocated by random draw, so when we receive your ticket request your details are added to the list of applicants. Applications are accepted until the publicised closing date/time.

Step 2: Receive a message

Once the random draw has closed all eligible requests are entered into the draw. If successful, we notify you by text message and send your e-ticket(s) to your email address. If unsuccessful you will be kept on the waiting list in case anyone cancels their tickets.

Step 3: Bring your tickets and ID

We do our best to get the numbers right, but unfortunately we occasionally have to disappoint people. Remember that every guest must bring original approved photo ID.

See a full list of accepted Photo ID