What’s on

Wed 22 Jan 2025, 19:00

Be transported by the extraordinary sounds of the guitar with a free evening of unique arrangements of timeless classical works, performed by celebrated alumni from Guildhall School.

Thu 23 Jan 2025, 19:30

Grammy-winning musical phenomenon Jacob Collier will perform with a UK orchestra for the very first time in January 2025, joining forces with the 50-piece orchestra Britten Sinfonia. 

Fri 24 Jan 2025, 19:30

An evening-long meditation on life and the hereafter, devised by Sakari Oramo and featuring the UK premiere of Kaija Saariaho’s astonishing final masterpiece Hush. 

Sun 26 Jan 2025, 19:00

Celebrating Pierre Boulez and his influences, in the composer’s centenary year: his beloved Debussy, alongside three intriguing world premieres. 
 

Mon 27 Jan 2025, 16:30

Explore the legacy of Pierre Boulez in this afternoon symposium at Milton Court.

Mon 27 Jan 2025, 19:30

Fanfares, massed cellos and electronics – a fascinating celebration of the music of Pierre Boulez, in his centenary year.

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

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…

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. 

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.