Digital Programmes

Jennifer Lucy Allen speaks to Caterina Barbieri about the genesis and evolution of her latest album Spirit Exit, written in the confounds of lockdown, that ultimately gave way to an altered state of existing.

Head over to the BBC's website to read the full programme for this evening's concert.

In tonight’s recital Isata Kanneh-Mason explores the potent themes of childhood and memory.

Head over to the BBC's website to read the full programme for all of their Total Immersion Day: Sibelius the Storyteller concerts.

The Centre for the Less Good Idea: To What End
Thu 6 – Sun 9 Oct 2022, The Pit

Jessica Duchen explores how the themes of restlessness, longing and isolation translate into great art.

Mark Berry takes a look at the inspiration behind an oratorio that perfectly blends the sacred and the secular.

Martin Aston sits down with composer Max Richter to discuss his anticipated return to the Barbican with his new repertoire that explores the interplay between classical, ambient, and electronic music.

Mercury Prize nominated Portico Quartet return to the Barbican with an extended ensemble, presenting the world premiere performance of a new audio-visual work in collaboration with Turner Prize nominated artist Hannah Collins.

Martin Aston sits down with Voices From The Lake’s Donato Dozzy and Neel to shed light on their collaborative works to date and the conception behind their ground-breaking ambient techno album.

James Drury sits down with Japanese singer/songwriter Ichiko Aoba to discuss her most acclaimed work to date, uncovering the origins of her debut Barbican concert.

Oumar Saleh sits down with Oscar winning musician, film composer and producer, Gustavo Santaolalla, uncovering his journey from the 60s pop/rock inspired compositions of his teenage years, to carving a career which has cemented him as a trailblazing figure in contemporary Latin music.

Kevin Le Gendre spoke to John Cumming’s widow, Ginnie Smith, about his living legacy on jazz and the generations of musicians who, in his absence, continue to redefine it.

Martin Aston spoke with Jane Birkin about her upcoming show and the inspiration behind her latest record.

Kevin Le Gendre spoke to SFJAZZ Collective’s vocalist Martin Luther McCoy about the history of the Collective and its continuous growth in light of seismic global and social changes.

Martin Aston sits down with The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon to walk through the architecture of his highly anticipated five-night residency, charting an illustrious career spanning 30 years.