What’s on

Tue 29 Apr 2025, 19:30

Three quartets unite to perform the Chamber Symphony enlargement of Shostakovich’s 8th quartet, crowning a programme including Firsova’s ardent, deftly-plotted Quartet No 4.

Fri 2 May 2025, 19:30

A sold-out hall greeted Seong-Jin Cho’s Barbican debut in 2023. His much-anticipated return navigates a scintillating all-Ravel programme, saluting the composer in his 150th anniversary year.

Sat 3 May 2025, 19:30

Splicing classic Baroque works with a reminder that the harpsichord is no mere museum piece, Mahan Esfahani has opened up inspiring new territories.

Sun 4 –Tue 6 May 2025

Janáček’s hilarious satire about art, lunar travel, nationalism – and sausages. 

Mon 5 May 2025, 19:30

Robert Ziegler leads you on a journey through space and time with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. 

Wed 7 May 2025, 19:30

Joyce DiDonato and Michael Spyres star in Handel’s Jephtha – the composer's valedictory oratorio. 

Wed 7 May 2025, 20:00

Three beautifully-conceived 21st century works inspired by the visual arts, culminating in a celebration of Balkan folk tunes herald the return of Ellie Consta’s pioneering Her Ensemble.

Sun 11 May 2025, 18:00

A runaway hit at its 1724 premiere, Louise Alder stars in Giulio Cesare - arguably Handel’s most popular operatic creation – a drama teeming with passion and political skulduggery.

Sun 11 May 2025, 19:30

Following the success of the BBC Singers previous visit to the West End and Broadway, Owain Park conducts BBC Singers and BBC Concert Orchestra in more music from some of our best-loved musicals.

Wed 14 May 2025, 19:00

Four stories of faraway lands, opulence, and scandal.

Thu 15 May 2025, 19:30

Four actors, four musicians, one unparalleled musical genius. From the theatrical imagination of Bill Barclay, a completely new journey into Bach’s astonishing The Art of Fugue.

Fri 16 May 2025, 19:30

From the depths to the stars; from romance to tragedy: Dima Slobodeniouk pairs Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet with Lili Boulanger’s mighty shout of hope and praise. 

Sun 18 May 2025, 19:00

Showpieces for the orchestra meet a dazzling concerto, brimming with characteristic Stravinsky flair and melody.

Sun 18 May 2025, 19:30

Performed by one of its outstanding interpreters, Boulez’s uncompromising Livre pour quatuor is at the heart of a centenary tribute to the composer referencing Webern, Bach, and impassioned Debussy. 

Mon 19 May 2025, 19:30

A Russian in exile, an Englishman in despair, and a Puerto Rican take on fantastical fandangoes: a welcome visit from the RLPO under its charismatic Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan.