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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Contemporary music
Balimaya Project x Discos Pacífico All Stars
Balimaya Project meets the Discos Pacífico Allstars in a musical exchange blending West African and African-descendant cultures with Afro-Colombian marimba music and jazz.
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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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John Luther Adams's Become Ocean
Become Ocean: Dalia Stasevska conducts John Luther Adams’s 21st century cult classic.
Programme to include:
John Luther AdamsBecome Ocean
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Dalia Stasevskaconductor
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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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Contemporary music
The Divine Comedy: Rainy Sunday Afternoon
Join Neil Hannon and his band as they return with their latest orchestral pop masterpiece, Rainy Sunday Afternoon.
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Contemporary music
The Divine Comedy: Rainy Sunday Afternoon
Join Neil Hannon and his band as they return with their latest orchestral pop masterpiece, Rainy Sunday Afternoon.
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Talks & events
Explorers: The Age of Discovery with James May
Join James May for a landmark live show, bringing to life the stories of the extraordinary explorers who traversed the deserts, scaled the mountains, sailed into the unknown.
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Contemporary music
Incognito: Live with Orchestra
British acid jazz legends Incognito mark 45 years in this special concert with a live orchestra, celebrating their genre-defying sound.
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Contemporary 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.
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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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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 SayGrand Bazaar
Anna ClyneGlasslands
Giacomo Puccini Preludio Sinfonico
Ottorino RespighiFeste romane
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Nil Venditticonductor
Jess Gillamsaxophone
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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
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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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Contemporary music
Oh Wonder
Celebrate a decade of Oh Wonder as they bring a fresh take on their debut album to our stage.
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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
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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 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)
Jean Sibelius Symphony No 3
Thomas Adès Aquifer
London Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Adès conductor
Sean Shibe guitar
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Talks & events
Merlin Sheldrake - The Secret Lives of Fungi LIVE
Join renowned biologist and bestselling author Merlin Sheldrake for a mind-expanding journey into the extraordinary world of fungi.
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