Eurovision Classical Concerts

The BBC Philharmonic performed at Aviva Studios in Manchester, presenting Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Suite. The programme also featured pieces by John Adams, Vaughan Williams, Thomas Adès and Anna Clyne. The diverse repertoire spanned from the Romantic ballet music of Tchaikovsky to contemporary compositions by Adams, Adès and Clyne, alongside the English pastoral style of Vaughan Williams.

The broadcast is a concert programme recorded at Aviva Studios in Manchester, featuring the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. It is presented as an episode that showcases a selection of orchestral works, centred on a well‑known ballet suite. The main piece on the bill is Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Suite, performed by the BBC Philharmonic. Alongside that, the orchestra also interprets compositions by contemporary and 20th‑century composers, including John Adams, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Thomas Adès and Anna Clyne. These additional works sit beside the classic ballet music, providing a varied listening experience. The repertoire therefore spans a broad stylistic range, moving from the Romantic colour of Tchaikovsky to the modern voices of Adams, Adès and Clyne, while also incorporating the distinctly English tone of Vaughan Williams. This mixture highlights the orchestra’s ability to move between different musical periods within a single broadcast. All of the music was captured in the purpose‑built Aviva Studios, giving the programme a clear, studio‑quality sound. The BBC Philharmonic’s participation ensures a professional performance, and the inclusion of both well‑known and contemporary pieces offers listeners a concise yet diverse snapshot of orchestral music.