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Asmik Grigorian photographed facing the camera, with her head to one side.
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Classical music

London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano

Sir Antonio Pappano conducts a concert performance of Strauss’ scandalous opera Salome, with the brilliant soprano Asmik Grigorian in the title role.

Richard Strauss Salome
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappano conductor
Asmik Grigorian Salome
Michael Volle Jochanaan
Violeta Urmana Herodias
Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacke Herod
Niamh O’Sullivan The Page of Herodias
John Findon Narraboth
Liam James Karai First Nazarene
Alex Otterburn Second Nazarene
James Kryshak First Jew
Michael J Scott Second Jew
Aled Hall Third Jew
Oliver Johnston Fourth Jew
Jeremy White Fifth Jew
Barnaby Rea First Soldier
William Thomas Second Soldier
James Taylor
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Classical music Contemporary music

James Taylor Quartet

Join James Taylor Quartet for a one-off concert featuring an Orchestra and special guests Nitin Sawhney, Graham Day (The Prisoners), Snowboy and Yvonne Yanney.

Rushil Ranjan and Abi Sampa sitting on stage performing
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Classical music

CBSO/Abi Sampa: The Orchestral Qawwali Project

This glorious blend of Sufi poetry, Indian Classical dance and symphony orchestra comes to the Barbican. 

Rushil Ranjan Allah Hoo
Man Kunto Maula
Ehsaas
Rubaru
Shikwa Movement 6
Shikwa Movement 1
Dam Dam Karo Fareed
Ganj Shakar
Rang
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Melvin Tay conductor
Rushil Ranjan director, harmonium, piano, guitar
Abi Sampa lead vocalist, harmonium
Kash Qalandar tabla
George Kakas harmonium
Lydia Alonso cello
Vidya Patel dancer
Mark Chambers alto
Samer Al-Sharawi bass
Vibhati Bhati chorus
Sonal Varsani chorus
Shahid Abbas Khan chorus
Pranav Nair chorus
Quinteto Astor Piazzolla, four men in black and white image
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Classical music Contemporary music

Quinteto Astor Piazzolla

With five virtuoso soloists, Quinteto Astor Piazzolla explores the vast repertoire of the outstanding Argentinian composer who revolutionized tango.

An Evening with Fran Lebowitz
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Talks & events

An Evening with Fran Lebowitz

In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators.

Unicorn Wars
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Cinema

Animation at War: Unicorn Wars + ScreenTalk

Director Alberto Vazquez’s heady and provocative Unicorn Wars is a multi-coloured mix of ultra-cute characters and ultra-violent scenes of senseless, totalitarian conflict.

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
David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time
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Talks & events

David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time

Known for his acclaimed documentaries Black and British: A Forgotten History and A House Through Time, David Olusoga offers remarkable storytelling in this powerful and enlightening social narrative.