Record

Performance TitleClassic FM Live! with Viking - Twenty fifth anniversary show
Performance Date20 October 2025
Performance DayMonday
Performance Time19:30
Main PerformersSir Bryn Terfel,
Pene Pati - vocals

Esther Abrami - violin,
Diana Newell - piano
Orchestra or BandBournemouth Symphony Orchestra
ChoirsBournemouth Symphony Chorus
ConductorsMark Wigglesworth,
Sir John Rutter,
Debbie Wiseman OBE,
Enyi Okpara (assistant conductor)
Performance NotesThe UK’s most popular classical music station returns to the Royal Albert Hall for a 25th anniversary musical extravaganza – Classic FM Live at 25!

The renowned Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and 100-strong Bournemouth Symphony Chorus, conducted by Mark Wigglesworth, will perform anthems including Handel’s ‘Zadok the Priest’, Parry’s ‘Jerusalem’ and Puccini’s great aria – made famous by Luciano Pavarotti – ‘Nessun dorma’.

There will be performances from special guest artists: renowned bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel will make a special appearance in his 60th birthday year, and composer Sir John Rutter will conduct his own much-loved choral music as part of his 80th birthday celebrations. Plus, there will be performances from violinist Esther Abrami, tenor Pene Pati, Classic FM’s composer in residence Debbie Wiseman OBE, and Diana Newell, winner of Channel 4’s The Piano.

Classic FM presenters will be on stage to host this special concert with other musical highlights including the ‘Grand March’ from Verdi’s Aida, Khachaturian’s Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia, and Piazzolla’s ‘Libertango’.

With a breathtaking lights-and-fireworks finale, this is your chance to experience one of the year’s most unforgettable classical events. Secure your seat now!
Ticket Prices£29.50-£75
Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/1/2025/110Classic FM Live! with Viking - Twenty fifth anniversary show20 September 2025
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work13570Classic FM Live! with Viking1
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/6939Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO); 1893-; English orchestra
DS/UK/14405Bournemouth Symphony Chorus; 1911-; English choir
DS/UK/16856Wigglesworth; Mark (1964-); British conductor
DS/UK/891Terfel; Bryn (9 November 1965); CBE; Welsh bass-baritone opera and concert singer
DS/UK/3302Rutter; John (24 September 1945); CBE; English composer, conductor, editor, arranger, and record producer
DS/UK/23940Abrami; Esther (1996); French violinist
DS/UK/5091Wiseman; Debbie (1963-); MBE; English film and television music composer
DS/UK/1949Klass; Myleene Angela (1978-); English singer, pianist, presenter, occasional model.
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