What’s on

Wed 29 Jan 2025, 19:30

Marking 50 years since the composer’s death, the Carduccis inaugurate a five-concert odyssey through the complete string quartets – works that enshrine his inner life, loves and closest friendships.

Fri 31 Jan 2025, 19:30

The Year 1905: Shostakovich’s monumental symphony meets Beethoven at his brightest. Unchained energy from conductor Jakub Hrůša, pianist Jonathan Biss and the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

Sun 2 Feb 2025, 19:00

Night music and love songs – Mahler and Schumann at their romantic best.

Wed 5 Feb 2025, 18:30

Kick-start your evening with a Half Six Fix concert. One piece in a 60-minute concert, introduced by the performers, with screens in the hall to bring you closer to the action.

Thu 6 Feb 2025, 19:00

Bringing together Walton’s turbulent first Symphony with passionate statements of love and outrage from two American greats.

Fri 7 Feb 2025, 19:30

Grand passions and big tunes from Mendelssohn, Korngold and Augusta Holmès, as conductor Marie Jacquot makes her debut with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. 

Fri 7 Feb 2025, 19:30

Swinging London meets Italian flair, 18th century style. AAM presents Georgian England in the company of Arne, Boyce, Geminiani and Bach. But not the Bach you’re expecting…

Sun 9 Feb 2025, 19:00

Evocative portraits of night and the sea in an all-British programme: enigmatic Maconchy, meditative Walton, and awe-inspiring Vaughan Williams.

Tue 11 Feb 2025, 18:30

Indulge in an evening of dazzling sitar playing and evocative romanticism by one of today’s most maverick performers. This is pure Indian classical music, evolved, refined and elementally powerful.

Wed 12 Feb 2025, 18:30

Kick-start your evening with a Half Six Fix concert. One piece in a 60-minute concert, introduced by the performers, with screens in the hall to bring you closer to the action. 

Thu 13 Feb 2025, 19:30

Big skies and new worlds: Domingo Hindoyan conducts three musical salutes to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, including Barber’s glorious Violin Concerto. 

Thu 13 Feb 2025, 19:30

As part of their centenary season, the BBC Singers present the UK premiere of Sir James MacMillan’s epic new work in four sections, Ordo Virtutum.

Fri 14 Feb 2025, 19:30

On Valentine's Day, experience music from some of the greatest love stories in film, performed by violinist Esther Abrami, soprano Carly Paoli and a live orchestra.

Sat 15 Feb 2025, 19:30

Davóne Tines and The Truth’s new work ROBESON explores the musical repertoire of Paul Robeson alongside pianist John Bitoy and sound artist Khari Lucas.

Sun 16 Feb 2025, 16:00

In tribute to Oscar-winning composer Ennio Morricone, the Madrid Philharmonic Orchestra takes us on a journey through 100 years of cinema with music from some of the greatest films of all time.