Milton Court at 10
Celebrating a decade of Milton Court
Join Guildhall School of Music & Drama and friends in Autumn 2023 to celebrate Milton Court’s 10-year contribution to the cultural life of the School, the Barbican and London.
Milton Court opened its doors in 2013, adding three world-class venues to Guildhall School’s existing facilities. Extraordinary performances take place in the building’s Theatre, Studio Theatre and Concert Hall – the largest conservatoire concert hall in London, showcasing state-of-the-art acoustics and technical facilities.
Barbican associate ensembles regularly appear on the Milton Court stage, including the Britten Sinfonia, Academy of Ancient Music and Australian Chamber Orchestra, the Barbican’s International Associate Ensemble at Milton Court.
Each year an eminent musician is celebrated as Milton Court Artist-in-Residence, currently clarinettist Anthony McGill, who follows recent residencies by baritone Roderick Williams (2018–19), trumpeter Alison Balsom (2019–20) and percussionist & Djembe player Yahael Camara Onono (2022–23).
Events
Anthony McGill Masterclass
Anthony McGill – the New York Philharmonic’s Principal Clarinet – shares his ‘lustrous sound and dynamic range’ (Bachtrack) with budding musicians from Guildhall School in an evening masterclass.
Anthony McGill and Britten Sinfonia
Celebrated clarinettist Anthony McGill embarks on his residency at Milton Court, in an evening of conversation and performance with Britten Sinfonia.
Elégie – Rachmaninov: A Heart in Exile
Pianist Lucy Parham, known internationally for her Composer Portraits in words and music, and Sir Simon Russell Beale present Elégie to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Rachmaninov.
Academy of Ancient Music: Music for an Empress
The Academy of Ancient Music travels to the Vienna of Empress Maria Theresa – where genius paid court, and music flourished in magnificent (and unexpected) new ways.
Britten Sinfonia with Elizabeth Watts
‘One of the most beautiful voices Britain has produced in a generation’ (International Record Review), soprano Elizabeth Watts joins Britten Sinfonia in two orchestral song cycles.
