BBC Symphony Orchestra

The Anvil, Basingstoke
Thursday 29 January 2026
7.30pm

The BBC Symphony Orchestra perform at The Anvil on Thursday 29 January in a concert which is being recorded by BBC Radio 3.

The opening piece by Cecilia Damström is an imaginative portrait in sound of melting Nordic ice. Shimmering and delicate textures give way to more urgent music, after which the piece 'rewinds', offering a glimmer of hope for the future.

This is followed by Brahms' magnificent Violin Concerto, one of his most popular works. After a noble, expansive opening section, the middle movement is one of his most beautiful, and the final is a vigorous Hungarian-tinged dance.

To close the concert is Beethoven's Fourth Symphony with its mysterious slow introduction to the vigorous and joyful finale.

The concert is conducted by Sakari Oramo, now in his twelfth season as Chief Conductor of the orchestra, and they are joined by violinist Hana Chang, nominated as one of Classic FM’s Rising Stars of 2024 and a member of BBC Radio 3’s New Generation Artists Scheme 2024-26.

Tickets are priced at £46, £42, £35, £27, £18. Under 25s and f/t students £12 (includes £4 booking fee). Contact the Anvil Arts box office on 01256 844244 or visit The Anvil Arts website.