Sir Antonio Pappano conducts two dramatic, emotionally intense American symphonies, both born of 20th-century tumult.
Leonard BernsteinSymphony No 3, Kaddish (revised version)
Aaron CoplandSymphony No 3
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappano conductor
Dame Felicity Palmer narrator
Katharina Konradi soprano
London Symphony Chorus
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Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra: Half Six Fix – Copland
Kick-start your evening with a 60-minute Half Six Fix concert. Introduced by the performers, with screens in the hall to bring you closer to the action.
Aaron CoplandSymphony No 3
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappanoconductor
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Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano
Beethoven’s defiant Symphony No 5 meets the sneering mockery of Shostakovich and Prokofiev in exhilarating mood.
Dmitri ShostakovichSymphony No 9
Sergei ProkofievPiano Concerto No 2
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No 5
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappanoconductor
Seong-Jin Chopiano
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Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano
Violinist Janine Jansen showcases Britten’s soulful concerto before the LSO launches into Shostakovich’s scathing criticism of Stalin.
Benjamin BrittenViolin Concerto
Dmitri ShostakovichSymphony No 10
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappanoconductor
Janine Jansenviolin
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Classical music
ANNO: Four Seasons by Anna Meredith & Antonio Vivaldi
Experience the passage of time through a surprising and utterly fresh interpretation of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.
This programme features Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons interspersed with electronic compositions by Anna Meredith, with projections of visual art by Eleanor Meredith.
Scottish Ensemble
Anna Meredith electronics and composer
Eleanor Meredith visual art
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Classical music
Britten Sinfonia and Jeneba Kanneh-Mason
Rising star Jeneba Kanneh-Mason is the soloist in Mozart’s exquisite and lyrical concerto, while Britten Sinfonia performs Schubert’s most Mozart-like symphony, filled with grace and invention.
Elena Kats-CherninFast Blue Village 5
Wolfgang Amadeus MozartPiano Concerto No 23 K488
Robin Haigh Grin
Franz Schubert Symphony No 5
Jeneba Kanneh-Masonpiano
Britten Sinfonia
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Classical music
Oum – A Son’s Quest for His Mother
We are proud to present the UK premiere of Bushra El-Turk’s latest opera, following the success of A Woman at Point Zero, and featuring star singers Ghalia Benali, Dima Orsho and Bernadeta Astari.
Bushra El-Turk and Kenza KoutchoukaliOum – A Son’s Quest for His Mother
Nadia Amin actor
Ghalia Benali contralto
Dima Orsho mezzo-soprano
Bernadeta Astari soprano
Kanako Abe musical direction
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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 MahlerSymphony No 9
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Sakari Oramoconductor
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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 FauréPavane in F-sharp minor
Robert Schumann Kreisleriana
Frederic ChopinMazurkas:
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 Langpiano
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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 PärtCantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten
L’abbé Agathon
Adam’s Lament
-Interval-
Ester MägiVesper
Arvo PärtFratres
Te Deum
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Maria Listra soprano
Harry Traksmann violin
Tõnu Kaljuste conductor
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Classical music
BBC Singers and Aaron Akugbo
The BBC Singers and Principal Guest Conductor Owain Park join forces with acclaimed Nigerian-Scottish trumpeter Aaron Akugbo.
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Classical music
Les Arts Florissants & Amala Dianor Company
Blending a cappella singing with expressive movement, Gesualdo Passione crowns Paul Agnew and Les Arts Florissants' work on Carlo Gesualdo, in a modern creation by choreographer Amala Dianor.
Carlo GesualdoPassione
Les Arts Florissants
Paul Agnewconductor
Dancers of Amala Dianor Company
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Darbar: Yogabliss to Live Music with Kanwal Ahluwalia
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
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Classical musicContemporary music
Darbar: Indian Music Appreciation Course
Unlock the Enchanting World of Raga and Tala. One day. Countless centuries of musical brilliance.
Harmeet Virdeesitar
Sukhdeep Dhanjaltabla
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Classical musicContemporary musicTalks & events
Darbar: Aurabreath – Breathwork with Davel Patel
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
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Classical musicContemporary musicTalks & events
Darbar: Sacred Sound Bath with San Lau
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 musicContemporary musicTalks & events
Darbar: Raga Wellbeing with Jason Kalidas
Experience the healing power of Indian Ragas on the Bansuri and Tanpuras.
Jason Kalidas bansuri
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Classical musicContemporary musicTalks & events
Darbar: Yogabliss to Live Music with Kanwal Ahluwalia
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
Event
Classical musicContemporary musicTalks & events
Darbar: Aurabreath – Breathwork with Davel Patel
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
Event
Classical musicContemporary musicTalks & events
Darbar: Sacred Sound Bath with San Lau
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
Event
Classical musicContemporary musicTalks & events
Darbar: Raga Wellbeing with Jason Kalidas
Experience the healing power of Indian Ragas on the Bansuri and Tanpuras.
Jason Kalidas bansuri
Event
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 RudersPaganini Variations for Guitar and Orchestra (Guitar Concerto No 2)
Two traditions, one soul: where strings speak and voices transcend.
Debasmita Bhatacharya sarod
Satyajit Talwalkar tabla
Pandit Premkumar Mallick and Prashant Mallick darbanga dhrupad
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Classical music
Sinfonia of London: Serenade
The barnstorming Sinfonia of London have garnered rave reviews since their relaunch in 2018, and this concert presents a rare opportunity to hear them in a smaller, more intimate arrangement.
Ralph Vaughan-WilliamsFantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
Benjamin BrittenSerenade for Tenor, Horns and Strings
Arthur BlissMusic for Strings
Frederic DeliusLate Swallows
Edward ElgarIntroduction and Allegro
Sinfonia of London
John Wilson conductor
Laurence Kilsbytenor
Christopher Parkeshorn
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Classical musicContemporary music
Darbar: Akkarai Sisters + Ruchira Kedar
One extraordinary evening. Two classical traditions.
Thomas Adès leads us through Sibelius’ Finland and conjures magical images in his own evocation of a Celtic legend.
Jean Sibelius Symphony No 4
Einojuhani RautavaaraDeux Sérénades
Thomas AdèsThe Origin of the Harp (for chamber orchestra)
Jean SibeliusSymphony No 6
London Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Adèsconductor
Johan Daleneviolin
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Classical musicContemporary music
Tabla duet by Yashwant Vaishnav + Vivek Pandya
When percussion transcends rhythm to become pure conversation .
Yashvant Vaishnav tabla
Vivek Pandyatabla
Tanmay Deochake harmonium
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Classical musicContemporary music
Darbar: Amaan Hussain + Sriranjani Tapasya
Experience the majestic breadth of Indian classical music in one extraordinary evening
Amaan Hussain sarangi
Vivek Pandyatabla
Sriranjani Tapasya carnatic vocal
Patri Satish Kumar mridangam
Jyotsna Srikanth carnatic violin
Ghatam Udupa ghatam
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Classical music
Seth Parker Woods: Thus Spoke Their Verse
Anchored by three Bach Sarabandes, cellist Seth Parker Woods explores three centuries of cello music, focusing on identity, storytelling, and polyphony.
Johann Sebastian BachSuite No 1, BWV 100: Sarabande
Coleridge-Taylor PerkinsonCalvary Ostinato from Lamentations: Black Folk/Song Suite
Giacinto ScelsiMaknongan for solo cello
Fredrick GiffordDifficult Grace, for speaking cellist and electronics
Johann Sebastian BachSuite No 2, BWV 1008: Sarabande
Nathalie JoachimDam Mwen Yo or cello and electronics
Alvin SingletonArgoru II for cello solo
Monty AdkinsWinter Tendrils for cello and fixed electronics
Johann Sebastian BachSuite No 5, BWV 1011: Sarabande
Conrad BeckDrei Epigramme für solo cello - I. Moderato and II. Tranquillo
Carlos SimonBetween Worlds for solo cello
Chinary UngKhse Buon for solo cello
Seth Parker Woodscello
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Classical music
Lintu conducts Shostakovich's Eighth Symphony
Shostakovich’s shattering Eighth Symphony is the climax of a gripping all-Russian programme from BBC Symphony Orchestra guest conductor Hannu Lintu and viola phenomenon Timothy Ridout.