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Browse concerts from the Barbican Classical Music programme featuring leading orchestras and soloists from around the world.

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Image of Sakari Oramo surrounded by a blue circle against a blue background
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Classical music

Oramo conducts Mahler's Ninth Symphony

Sakari Oramo and the BBC Symphony Orchestra open their new season with Mahler’s heartrending Ninth Symphony.

Gustav Mahler Symphony No 9
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Sakari Oramo conductor
Lang Lang
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Classical music

Lang Lang

One of the most influential pianists of the 21st century plays music by Fauré, Schumann and Chopin.

Gabriel Fauré Pavane in F-sharp minor
Robert Schumann Kreisleriana
Frederic Chopin Mazurkas:
Op 7, No 3
Op 17, Nos 1, 2 & 4
Op 24, Nos 2 & 4
Op 30, No 3 & 4
Op 33, No 3, 4 & 2
Op 59, No 3
Polonaise in F# minor, Op 44
Lang Lang piano
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir standing in the forest
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Classical music

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir: Adam's Lament

The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir is joined by the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra for an evening of beloved 20th century works in celebration of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt's 90th birthday. 

Arvo Pärt Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten
L’abbé Agathon
Adam’s Lament
-Interval-
Ester Mägi Vesper
Arvo Pärt Fratres
Te Deum
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Maria Listra soprano
Harry Traksmann violin
Tõnu Kaljuste conductor
Dalia Stasevska
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Classical music

John Luther Adams's Become Ocean

Become Ocean: Dalia Stasevska conducts John Luther Adams’s 21st century cult classic.

Anna Thorvaldsdottir ARCHORA
György Ligeti Atmosphères
John Luther Adams Become Ocean
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Dalia Stasevska conductor
Portrait of Aaron Akugbo
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Classical music

BBC Singers and Aaron Azunda Akugbo

The BBC Singers and Principal Guest Conductor Owain Park join forces with acclaimed Nigerian-Scottish trumpeter Aaron Azunda Akugbo.

Stephen Hough sitting at a grand piano, smiling at the camera
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Classical music Talks & events

Piano Masterclass with Stephen Hough

Guildhall School is delighted to welcome internationally acclaimed pianist Stephen Hough to work with outstanding Guildhall pianists in this free, open masterclass. 

Performers dressed in black gowns on stage.
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Classical music Theatre & dance

Les Arts Florissants & Amala Dianor Company

Blending a cappella singing with expressive movement, Gesualdo Passione seamlessly blends classical, modern and hip hop vocabularies mirroring the contrast within the music.

Carlo Gesualdo Passione
Les Arts Florissants
Paul Agnew conductor
Dancers of Amala Dianor Company
Haden Thorpe
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Contemporary music Classical music

Hayden Thorpe: Song of Ness

Hayden Thorpe brings Ness to life, transforming Robert Macfarlane’s words into a spellbinding musical experience featuring Propellor Ensemble and musicians from Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

Jess Gillam holding a saxophone against a blue backdrop
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Classical music

Nil Venditti conducts Clyne, Puccini, Respighi and Say

Nil Venditti, Jess Gillam and the BBC Symphony Orchestra travel from the West of Ireland to the shores of the Bosphorus, in music by Ottorino Respighi, Giacomo Puccini, Fazil Say and Anna Clyne.

Fazil Say Grand Bazaar
Anna Clyne Glasslands
Giacomo Puccini Preludio Sinfonico
Ottorino Respighi Feste romane
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Nil Venditti conductor
Jess Gillam saxophone
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Classical music Contemporary music

Darbar: Indian Music Appreciation Course

Unlock the Enchanting World of Raga and Tala. One day. Countless centuries of musical brilliance. 

Harmeet Virdee sitar
Sukhdeep Dhanjal tabla
Image of Kanwal Ahluwalia
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Classical music Talks & events Contemporary music

Darbar: Yogabliss to Live Music with Kanwal Ahluwalia

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A holistic journey of movement and melody all set to the sounds of live Indian classical music for a unique experience.

Kanwal Ahluwalia practitioner
Kirpal Panesar esraj
Image of Davel Patel
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Classical music Talks & events Contemporary music

Darbar: Aurabreath – Breathwork with Davel Patel

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Breathe into your innate wisdom . Tune into the power of your breath with functional breathing practices designed to improve focus, calmness, and inner resilience. 

Davel Patel practitioner
Image of San Lau next a gong
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Classical music Talks & events Contemporary music

Darbar: Sacred Sound Bath with San Lau

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Flow into Inner Peace. Experience the profound healing power of an immersive sound bath with gongs, crystal bowls, and percussion, creating an environment for deep relaxation and rejuvenation.

San Lau sound healing practitioner
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Classical music Talks & events Contemporary music

Darbar: Raga Wellbeing with Jason Kalidas

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Experience the healing power of Indian Ragas on the Bansuri and Tanpuras. 

Jason Kalidas bansuri
Thomas Ades conducting the LSO
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Classical music

London Symphony Orchestra/Thomas Adès

Kaleidoscopic music by Adès and Ruders meet Sibelius’ evocative landscapes, and the promise of vibrant new music by Alex Paxton.

Alex Paxton World Builder, Creature (UK premiere)
Poul Ruders Paganini Variations for Guitar and Orchestra (Guitar Concerto No 2)
Jean Sibelius Symphony No 3
Thomas Adès Aquifer
London Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Adès conductor
Sean Shibe guitar