Thomas Adès

Composer

Born in London in 1971; Thomas Adès is a composer, pianist and conductor. He studied piano at the Guildhall School of Music and music at King’s College in Cambridge and also studied with György Kurtag. His operas “Powder Her Face” (1995), “The Tempest” (2004, Royal Opera House London) and “The Exterminating Angel” (2016, Salzburger Festspiele) stand alongside works for orchestra, chamber music and piano. For “Asyla” he received the Grawemeyer Award, and in 2015 the Léonie-Sonning-Musikpreis; the recording of “The Tempest” was awarded a Grammy in 2014. He was Composer in Residence of the Hallé Orchestra, Music Director of the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group and artistic director of the Aldeburgh Festival; since 2016 he has been Artistic Partner of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. In 2017 Cybele released the album Thomas Adès: String Quartets, Piano Quintet.

Concert calendar

15. Oct 2026

19:00

Mozart, Liszt & Dante’s Inferno(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Direction), Tomo Keller (Violin), Sascha Bota (Viola), Schwedisches Radio-Sinfonieorchester, György Kurtag (Komposition)
Berwaldhallen, Stockholm(map, opens in a new tab)

15. Oct 2026

Iceland Symphony Orchestra – Thomas Adès: Violin Concerto(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Johan Dalene (Violin), Daniel Bjarnason (Direction), Iceland Symphony Orchestra
Harpa, Reykjavik(map, opens in a new tab)

16. Oct 2026

19:00

Mozart, Liszt & Dante’s Inferno(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Direction), Tomo Keller (Violin), Sascha Bota (Viola), Schwedisches Radio-Sinfonieorchester, György Kurtag (Komposition)
Berwaldhallen, Stockholm(map, opens in a new tab)

18. Oct 2026

New World Symphony Fellows – Thomas Adès: Alchymia(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Miles Haskins (Clarinet), Fellows of the New World Symphony
New World Center, Miami Beach(map, opens in a new tab)

19. Oct 2026

BRYGGEN – Thomas Adès: Shanty – Over the Sea(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), BRYGGEN, Jolente De Maeyer (Violin)
BRUSK, Brügge(map, opens in a new tab)

21. Oct 2026

Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra – Thomas Adès: Inferno Suite(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Kristian Sallinen (Direction), Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Helsinki Music Centre (Musiikkitalo), Helsinki(map, opens in a new tab)

22. Oct 2026

19:00

Thomas Adès conducts(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Direction), Sascha Bota (Viola), Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, György Kurtag (Komposition)
Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford(map, opens in a new tab)

Tickets(opens in a new tab)

22. Oct 2026

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra – Thomas Adès: Märchentänze(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Anthony Marwood (Violin), Mark Wigglesworth (Direction), Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
University of Exeter, Exeter(map, opens in a new tab)

22. Oct 2026

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic – Thomas Adès: Three Studies from Couperin(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Dinis Sousa (Direction), Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool(map, opens in a new tab)

22. Oct 2026

Trondheim Symfoniorkester – Thomas Adès: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Kirill Gerstein (Piano), Adam Hickox (Direction), Trondheim Symphony Orchestra
Olavshallen, Trondheim(map, opens in a new tab)

31. Oct 2026

Music theatre with works by Thomas Adès (director: Lukas Hemleb)(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Angela Simkin (Mezzo-soprano), Lukas Hemleb (Stage direction)
Landestheater Linz, Linz(map, opens in a new tab)

05. Nov 2026

19:00

Sibelius, Norgard and Adès(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Direction), Bertrand Chamayou (Piano), London Symphony Orchestra
Barbican Hall, London(map, opens in a new tab)

08. Nov 2026

19:00

Sibelius, Saariaho and Adès(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Direction), Anna Dennis (Soprano), London Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Chorus
Barbican Hall, London(map, opens in a new tab)

08. Nov 2026

Music theatre with works by Thomas Adès (director: Lukas Hemleb)(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Angela Simkin (Mezzo-soprano), Lukas Hemleb (Stage direction), Ensemble TM+
Landestheater Linz, Linz(map, opens in a new tab)

14. Nov 2026

Music theatre with works by Thomas Adès (director: Lukas Hemleb)(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Angela Simkin (Mezzo-soprano), Lukas Hemleb (Stage direction), Ensemble TM+
Landestheater Linz, Linz(map, opens in a new tab)

19. Nov 2026

19:30

Stravinsky’s The Firebird(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Direction), Pekka Kuusisto (Violin), Hallé
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester(map, opens in a new tab)

21. Nov 2026

Music theatre with works by Thomas Adès (director: Lukas Hemleb)(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Angela Simkin (Mezzo-soprano), Lukas Hemleb (Stage direction), Ensemble TM+
Landestheater Linz, Linz(map, opens in a new tab)

25. Nov 2026

Josef Suk Piano Quartet – Thomas Adès: Piano Quintet(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Josef Suk Piano Quartet, Radim Kresta (Violin)
Rudolfinum, Prag(map, opens in a new tab)

26. Nov 2026

19:30

Dazzling Light out of Darkness(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, Jeffrey Armstrong (Violin), Saskia Niehl (Violin), Grace Leehan (Viola), Raphael Zinner (Cello), Juliane Bruckmann (Double bass), Johann Warzecha (Double bass)
Sendesaal Bremen, Bremen(map, opens in a new tab)

Tickets(opens in a new tab)

26. Nov 2026

19:30

Elgar’s Symphony No.1(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Direction), Christian Tetzlaff (Violin), Hallé
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester(map, opens in a new tab)

29. Nov 2026

16:00

Elgar’s Symphony No.1(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Direction), Christian Tetzlaff (Violin), Hallé
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester(map, opens in a new tab)

14. Dec 2026

20:00

Orchestre de l’Opéra national de Paris / Thomas Adès(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Direction), Leila Josefowicz (Violin), Orchestre de l’Opéra national de Paris
Philharmonie de Paris, Grande salle Pierre Boulez, Paris(map, opens in a new tab)

16. Dec 2026

19:30

Czech Philharmonic – Simon Rattle(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Simon Rattle (Direction), Janine Jansen (Violin), Tschechische Philharmonie
Rudolfinum – Dvorak-Saal, Prag(map, opens in a new tab)

First performance

17. Dec 2026

19:30

Czech Philharmonic – Simon Rattle(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Simon Rattle (Direction), Janine Jansen (Violin), Tschechische Philharmonie
Rudolfinum – Dvorak-Saal, Prag(map, opens in a new tab)

First performance

18. Dec 2026

19:30

Czech Philharmonic – Simon Rattle(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Simon Rattle (Direction), Janine Jansen (Violin), Tschechische Philharmonie
Rudolfinum – Dvorak-Saal, Prag(map, opens in a new tab)

First performance

18. Dec 2026

Wiener Philharmoniker / Klaus Mäkelä – Thomas Adès: Asyla(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Klaus Mäkelä (Direction), Wiener Philharmoniker
Musikverein, Wien(map, opens in a new tab)

19. Dec 2026

Wiener Philharmoniker / Klaus Mäkelä – Thomas Adès: Asyla(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Klaus Mäkelä (Direction), Wiener Philharmoniker
Musikverein, Wien(map, opens in a new tab)

21. Dec 2026

Wiener Philharmoniker / Klaus Mäkelä – Thomas Adès: Asyla(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Klaus Mäkelä (Direction), Wiener Philharmoniker
Musikverein, Wien(map, opens in a new tab)

06. Jan 2027

19:30

Czech Philharmonic – David Robertson(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), David Robertson (Direction), Kirill Gerstein (Piano), Tschechische Philharmonie
Rudolfinum – Dvorak-Saal, Prag(map, opens in a new tab)

First performance

07. Jan 2027

19:30

Czech Philharmonic – David Robertson(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), David Robertson (Direction), Kirill Gerstein (Piano), Tschechische Philharmonie
Rudolfinum – Dvorak-Saal, Prag(map, opens in a new tab)

First performance

08. Jan 2027

19:30

Czech Philharmonic – David Robertson(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), David Robertson (Direction), Kirill Gerstein (Piano), Tschechische Philharmonie
Rudolfinum – Dvorak-Saal, Prag(map, opens in a new tab)

First performance

10. Jan 2027

Mark Simpson, Anthony Marwood, Alexei Kenney, Yura Lee, Richard Lester(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Mark Simpson (Clarinet), Anthony Marwood (Violin), Alexei Kenney (Violin), Yura Lee (Viola), Richard Lester (Cello)
Wigmore Hall, London(map, opens in a new tab)

16. Jan 2027

Nash Ensemble & Musicians from the Royal Academy of Music(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Nash Ensemble, Musicians from the Royal Academy of Music
Wigmore Hall, London(map, opens in a new tab)

17. Jan 2027

Music theatre with works by Thomas Adès (director: Lukas Hemleb)(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Angela Simkin (Mezzo-soprano), Lukas Hemleb (Stage direction), Ensemble TM+
Teatro Comunale Luciano Pavarotti, Modena(map, opens in a new tab)

20. Jan 2027

19:30

Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie / Jonathan Bloxham – Thomas Adès: Three Studies from Couperin(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Jonathan Bloxham (Direction), Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie
PaderHalle, Paderborn(map, opens in a new tab)

21. Jan 2027

20:00

Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie / Jonathan Bloxham – Thomas Adès: Three Studies from Couperin(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Jonathan Bloxham (Direction), Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie
Stadttheater, Minden(map, opens in a new tab)

21. Jan 2027

Hallé / Elena Schwarz – Thomas Adès: Violin Concerto(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Leila Josefowicz (Violin), Elena Schwarz (Direction), Hallé
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester(map, opens in a new tab)

24. Jan 2027

20:00

Subscription Concert(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, Jonathan Bloxham (Conductor), Louis Schwizgebel (Piano)
Stadthalle, Gütersloh(map, opens in a new tab)

Tickets(opens in a new tab)

24. Jan 2027

Hallé / Elena Schwarz – Thomas Adès: Violin Concerto(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Leila Josefowicz (Violin), Elena Schwarz (Direction), Hallé
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester(map, opens in a new tab)

26. Jan 2027

19:30

Subscription Concert(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, Jonathan Bloxham (Conductor), Louis Schwizgebel (Piano)
Konzerthaus (HfM), Detmold(map, opens in a new tab)

Tickets(opens in a new tab)

31. Jan 2027

Dresdner Philharmonie / Donald Runnicles – Thomas Adès: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Kirill Gerstein (Piano), Donald Runnicles (Direction), Dresdner Philharmonie
Kulturpalast, Dresden(map, opens in a new tab)

03. Feb 2027

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra – Thomas Adès: Dawn(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Chloé van Soeterstède (Direction), Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Lighthouse, Poole(map, opens in a new tab)

04. Feb 2027

19:30

Holst’s The Planets(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Direction), The Cleveland Orchestra, The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus
Severance Music Center, Mandel Concert Hall, Cleveland(map, opens in a new tab)

04. Feb 2027

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra – Thomas Adès: Dawn(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Chloé van Soeterstède (Direction), Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Great Hall, University of Exeter, Exeter(map, opens in a new tab)

05. Feb 2027

19:30

Holst’s The Planets(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Direction), The Cleveland Orchestra, The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus
Severance Music Center, Mandel Concert Hall, Cleveland(map, opens in a new tab)

06. Feb 2027

19:30

Holst’s The Planets(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Direction), The Cleveland Orchestra, The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus
Severance Music Center, Mandel Concert Hall, Cleveland(map, opens in a new tab)

07. Feb 2027

15:00

Holst’s The Planets(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Direction), The Cleveland Orchestra, The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus
Severance Music Center, Mandel Concert Hall, Cleveland(map, opens in a new tab)

21. Feb 2027

Organ Recital Vincent Dubois(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Vincent Dubois (Organ)
Rudolfinum, Prag(map, opens in a new tab)

24. Feb 2027

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra – Three Studies from Couperin(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Matthew Kraemer (Conductor)
New Marigny Theatre, New Orleans(map, opens in a new tab)

25. Feb 2027

19:30

Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Direction), Kirill Gerstein (Piano), Hallé, Hallé Choir
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester(map, opens in a new tab)

25. Feb 2027

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra – Three Studies from Couperin(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Matthew Kraemer (Conductor)
Fuhrmann Auditorium, Covington(map, opens in a new tab)

26. Feb 2027

West Australian Symphony Orchestra – Living Toys(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Sam Weller (Conductor)
State Theatre Centre of Western Australia, Perth(map, opens in a new tab)

27. Feb 2027

West Australian Symphony Orchestra – Living Toys(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Sam Weller (Conductor)
State Theatre Centre of Western Australia, Perth(map, opens in a new tab)

02. Mar 2027

Inon Barnatan – Mazurkas(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Inon Barnatan (Piano)
Wigmore Hall, London(map, opens in a new tab)

03. Mar 2027

13:00

Chamber Series: Thomas Adès(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Piano), Anna Dennis (Soprano), Matthew Hunt (Clarinet)
Hallé St Peter’s, Manchester(map, opens in a new tab)

04. Mar 2027

19:30

Thomas Adès; Members from The Hallé Orchestra; Sean Shibe; Anna Dennis(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Piano), Sean Shibe (Guitar), Anna Dennis (Soprano), Mitglieder des Hallé
Wigmore Hall, London(map, opens in a new tab)

Tickets(opens in a new tab)

10. Mar 2027

19:30

Czech Philharmonic – Thomas Adès(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Direction), Jiri Vodicka (Violin), Tschechische Philharmonie
Rudolfinum – Dvorak-Saal, Prag(map, opens in a new tab)

Tickets(opens in a new tab)

11. Mar 2027

19:30

Czech Philharmonic – Thomas Adès(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Direction), Jiri Vodicka (Violin), Tschechische Philharmonie
Rudolfinum – Dvorak-Saal, Prag(map, opens in a new tab)

Tickets(opens in a new tab)

12. Mar 2027

19:30

Czech Philharmonic – Thomas Adès(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Direction), Jiri Vodicka (Violin), Tschechische Philharmonie
Rudolfinum – Dvorak-Saal, Prag(map, opens in a new tab)

Tickets(opens in a new tab)

19. Mar 2027

Hayato Sumino – Piano Recital(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Hayato Sumino (Piano)
Benaroya Hall, Seattle(map, opens in a new tab)

15. Apr 2027

19:30

The Exterminating Angel(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Direction), Calixto Bieito (Stage direction), Anthony Roth Costanzo (Countertenor), Nicky Spence (Tenor), Jarrett Ott (Baritone), Hilary Summers (Alt), Claudia Boyle (Soprano), Jacquelyn Stucker (Soprano)
Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona(map, opens in a new tab)

15. Apr 2027

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra – Inferno Suite(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Robert Spano (Conductor)
Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta(map, opens in a new tab)

16. Apr 2027

19:30

The Exterminating Angel(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Direction), Calixto Bieito (Stage direction), Anthony Roth Costanzo (Countertenor), Nicky Spence (Tenor), Jarrett Ott (Baritone), Hilary Summers (Alt), Claudia Boyle (Soprano), Jacquelyn Stucker (Soprano)
Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona(map, opens in a new tab)

17. Apr 2027

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra – Inferno Suite(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Robert Spano (Conductor)
Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta(map, opens in a new tab)

18. Apr 2027

17:00

The Exterminating Angel(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Direction), Calixto Bieito (Stage direction), Anthony Roth Costanzo (Countertenor), Nicky Spence (Tenor), Jarrett Ott (Baritone), Hilary Summers (Alt), Claudia Boyle (Soprano), Jacquelyn Stucker (Soprano)
Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona(map, opens in a new tab)

19. Apr 2027

19:30

The Exterminating Angel(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Direction), Calixto Bieito (Stage direction), Anthony Roth Costanzo (Countertenor), Nicky Spence (Tenor), Jarrett Ott (Baritone), Hilary Summers (Alt), Claudia Boyle (Soprano), Jacquelyn Stucker (Soprano)
Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona(map, opens in a new tab)

21. Apr 2027

19:30

The Exterminating Angel(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Direction), Calixto Bieito (Stage direction), Anthony Roth Costanzo (Countertenor), Nicky Spence (Tenor), Jarrett Ott (Baritone), Hilary Summers (Alt), Claudia Boyle (Soprano), Jacquelyn Stucker (Soprano)
Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona(map, opens in a new tab)

22. Apr 2027

19:30

The Exterminating Angel(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Direction), Calixto Bieito (Stage direction), Anthony Roth Costanzo (Countertenor), Nicky Spence (Tenor), Jarrett Ott (Baritone), Hilary Summers (Alt), Claudia Boyle (Soprano), Jacquelyn Stucker (Soprano)
Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona(map, opens in a new tab)

05. May 2027

19:30

BSO: Homage To Sibelius(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Direction), Johan Dalene (Violin), Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Lighthouse, Poole(map, opens in a new tab)

06. May 2027

Baroque Inspirations(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Maxim Emelyanychev (Conductor)
Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh(map, opens in a new tab)

07. May 2027

Baroque Inspirations(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Maxim Emelyanychev (Conductor)
City Halls, Glasgow(map, opens in a new tab)

08. May 2027

Baroque Inspirations(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Maxim Emelyanychev (Conductor)
Aberdeen Music Hall, Aberdeen(map, opens in a new tab)

13. May 2027

Ema Nikolovska & Sean Shibe(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Ema Nikolovska (Mezzo-soprano), Sean Shibe (Guitar)
Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg(map, opens in a new tab)

14. May 2027

WDR Sinfonieorchester / Jukka-Pekka Saraste – Thomas Adès: Violin Concerto(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Kristine Balanas (Violin), Jukka-Pekka Saraste (Direction), WDR Sinfonieorchester
Kölner Philharmonie, Köln(map, opens in a new tab)

15. May 2027

Thomas Adès: Powder Her Face (opera)(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Alessandro Palumbo (Direction), Nicola Beller Carbone (Stage direction), Sally Matthews (Soprano), Meghan Picerno (Soprano), Vazgen Gazaryan (Bass), Ensemble LUX:NM
Teatro Leal, Santa Cruz de Tenerife(map, opens in a new tab)

15. May 2027

WDR Sinfonieorchester / Jukka-Pekka Saraste – Thomas Adès: Violin Concerto(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Kristine Balanas (Violin), Jukka-Pekka Saraste (Direction), WDR Sinfonieorchester
Kölner Philharmonie, Köln(map, opens in a new tab)

16. May 2027

Thomas Adès: Powder Her Face (opera)(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Alessandro Palumbo (Direction), Nicola Beller Carbone (Stage direction), Sally Matthews (Soprano), Meghan Picerno (Soprano), Vazgen Gazaryan (Bass), Ensemble LUX:NM
Teatro Leal, Santa Cruz de Tenerife(map, opens in a new tab)

21. May 2027

Jacksonville Symphony / Courtney Lewis – Thomas Adès: Paradiso(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Courtney Lewis (Direction), Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
Jacoby Symphony Hall, Jacksonville(map, opens in a new tab)

22. May 2027

Jacksonville Symphony / Courtney Lewis – Thomas Adès: Paradiso(opens in a new tab)

Thomas Adès (Komposition), Courtney Lewis (Direction), Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
Jacoby Symphony Hall, Jacksonville(map, opens in a new tab)