Experimentalists
Pioneering New Sounds
Explore experimental musicians who have shaped music and made their mark.
Taking to the stage this autumn are; the beloved Welsh indie icon Gruff Rhys , the dynamic Efterklang and their mixed indie-rock-electronic sound, the ground breaking electronic band Tangerine Dream and the rising star Nala Sinephro.
Why not discover the best of contemporary classical? The exquisite Philip Glass Ensemble perform works known for their minimalism, The Will Gregory Moog Ensemble brings synthy sounds, The Expanded Violin/Anselm McDonnell explores what the violin can do, whilst the powerhouse percussionists Sō Percussion with Caroline Shaw perform pieces from their upcoming album.
Booking fees
£4 booking fee per online/phone transaction.
No fee when tickets are booked in person.
Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events the highest booking fee will apply. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events. Members do not pay booking fees.
Events
Sō Percussion with Caroline Shaw
Powerhouse percussion ensemble Sō Percussion and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and singer Caroline Shaw return to perform music from their upcoming album, Rectangles and Circumstance.
Britten Sinfonia and The Will Gregory Moog Ensemble
Music and Maths, Synths and Soundtracks, with Will Gregory – one half of electropop duo Goldfrapp – and the ultra-versatile orchestra Britten Sinfonia.
Discover
Listen: Barbican Recommends
Not sure what to listen to? Every month we update our Barbican Recommends Spotify playlist with what we've been listening to in the office. Expect everything from Punk to Jungle to Classical.