A landmark group exhibition of art made in response to India’s changing cultural-political landscape during pivotal years.
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Art & design
Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum: It will end in tears
Free
In her first solo exhibition at a major UK institution, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum fills The Curve with theatrical installations, building an imagined world in which to display her paintings.
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Theatre & dance
RSC: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) as this smash-hit sell-out production transfers to London to brighten up your winter.
Event
Classical music
The National Youth Orchestra
Starting the year off with extraordinary skill and an exuberant sound, The National Youth Orchestra make their annual appearance in our Hall.
Maurice RavelBoléro
Anna ThorsvaldsdottirCatamorphosis
Carl NielsenSymphony No 4, The Inextinguishable
The National Youth Orchestra
Jaime Martinconductor
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Art & design
The Imaginary Institution of India: Art 1975–1998
A landmark group exhibition of art made in response to India’s changing cultural-political landscape during pivotal years.
Event
Art & design
Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum: It will end in tears
Free
In her first solo exhibition at a major UK institution, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum fills The Curve with theatrical installations, building an imagined world in which to display her paintings.
Event
Theatre & dance
RSC: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) as this smash-hit sell-out production transfers to London to brighten up your winter.
Event
Theatre & dance
RSC: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) as this smash-hit sell-out production transfers to London to brighten up your winter.
Event
Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra: Half Six Fix – Brahms
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.
Johannes BrahmsSymphony No 4
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Simon Rattleconductor & presenter
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Theatre & dance
RSC: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) as this smash-hit sell-out production transfers to London to brighten up your winter.
Event
Theatre & dance
RSC: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) as this smash-hit sell-out production transfers to London to brighten up your winter.
Event
Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Simon Rattle
A bewitching programme of contrasts: Pierre Boulez’s glittering sound world, late Johannes Brahms, and a lyrical world premiere from George Benjamin – to celebrate Sir Simon Rattle’s 70th birthday.
Pierre BoulezÉclat
George BenjaminInterludes and Aria from Lessons in Love and Violence (world premiere)
Johannes BrahmsSymphony No 4
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Simon Rattleconductor
Barbara Hannigansoprano
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Theatre & dance
RSC: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) as this smash-hit sell-out production transfers to London to brighten up your winter.
Event
Theatre & dance
RSC: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) as this smash-hit sell-out production transfers to London to brighten up your winter.
Event
Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Simon Rattle
An all-British programme of Tippett, Turnage and Vaughan Williams inspired by opera and jazz – including an unmissable world premiere, to celebrate Sir Simon Rattle’s 70th birthday.
Michael Tippett 'Ritual Dances' from Midsummer Marriage
Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) as this smash-hit sell-out production transfers to London to brighten up your winter.
Event
Theatre & dance
RSC: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) as this smash-hit sell-out production transfers to London to brighten up your winter.
Event
Theatre & dance
RSC: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) as this smash-hit sell-out production transfers to London to brighten up your winter.
Event
Classical music
Simón Bolívar Orchestra/Dudamel: Mahler 3
Gustavo Dudamel returns to the hall at the head of his ‘other’ orchestra: the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra. There’s just one work, but Mahler’s mighty Symphony No 3 is a stand-alone masterpiece.
Gustav MahlerSymphony No 3
Simón Bolívar Orchestra
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Marianne Crebassamezzo-soprano
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Theatre & dance
RSC: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) as this smash-hit sell-out production transfers to London to brighten up your winter.
Event
Classical music
Simón Bolívar Orchestra/Dudamel: Odisea
For the 2nd concert of their Barbican stopover, Gustavo Dudamel and his orchestra are remembering home as the vibrant Latino vibes of Riccardo Lorenz and Gonzalo Grau encounter fate-full Tchaikovsky.
Ricardo LorenzTodo Toreno
Gonzalo GrauOdisea
Pyotr Ilyich TchaikovskySymphony No 4
Simón Bolívar Orchestra
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Jorge GlemVenezuelan cuatro
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Theatre & dance
RSC: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) as this smash-hit sell-out production transfers to London to brighten up your winter.
Event
Theatre & dance
RSC: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) as this smash-hit sell-out production transfers to London to brighten up your winter.
Event
Classical music
BBC Symphony Orchestra/George Fenton: Wild Isles
Experience highlights from the hit BBC series on the big screen with live orchestral music from the BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted and presented by the series’ composer George Fenton.
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Classical music
A Meditation on Life
An evening-long meditation on life and the hereafter, devised by Sakari Oramo and featuring the UK premiere of Kaija Saariaho’s astonishing final masterpiece Hush.
Gustav Mahler 'Adagio' from Symphony No 10
Ralph Vaughan WilliamsToward the Unknown Region
Kaija SaariahoHush
Ralph Vaughan WilliamsThe Lark Ascending
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Sakari Oramoconductor
Verneri Pohjolatrumpet
Igor Yuzefovichviolin
BBC Symphony Chorus
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Contemporary music
Lloyd Cole
The singer-songwriter brings a special show joined by founding members of The Commotions, performing songs from 1984 to his 2023 album, On Pain.
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Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra/François-Xavier Roth
Celebrating Pierre Boulez and his influences, in the composer’s centenary year: his beloved Debussy, alongside three intriguing world premieres.
Claude DebussyGigues from ‘Trois images pour orchestre’
Olga NeuwirthHommage à Pierre Boulez IX: Tombeau II (world premiere, LSO co-commission)
Claude DebussyIbéria from ‘Trois images pour orchestre
Rafael Marino Arcaroinvention in the language of child (LSO Panufnik commission, world premiere)
Lara Agarsuntime bedtime moontime (LSO Panufnik commission, world premiere)
Claude DebussyRondes de printemps from ‘Trois images pour orchestre’
Pierre BoulezNotations – Nos 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7
London Symphony Orchestra
François-Xavier Rothconductor
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Classical musicTalks & events
The Boulez Effect
Explore the legacy of Pierre Boulez in this afternoon symposium at Milton Court.
Event
Classical music
LSO Chamber Ensemble/François-Xavier Roth
Fanfares, massed cellos and electronics – a fascinating celebration of the music of Pierre Boulez, in his centenary year.
Pierre BoulezMessagesquisse
Dérive 1
Fanfare for the 80th Birthday of Georg Solti
Sonatine for Flute and Piano
Anthèmes 2 for Electronics and Violin
Musicians from the London Symphony Orchestra
François-Xavier Roth conductor
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Classical music
Shostakovich Quartets: Intimate Portraits, Part 1
Marking 50 years since the composer’s death, the Carduccis inaugurate a five-concert odyssey through the complete string quartets – works that enshrine his inner life, loves and closest friendships.
