Academy of Ancient Music: Beethoven's Symphony No 5
Struggles, seduction and sparkling wit: Laurence Cummings and AAM play Beethoven, Haydn and Maria Theresia Ahlefeldt.
Maria Theresia AhlefeldtTelemachus on Calypso’s Isle
Joseph HaydnTrumpet Concerto
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No 5
Academy of Ancient Music
Laurence Cummingsconductor
David Blackaddertrumpet
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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 StraussSalome
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappanoconductor
Asmik GrigorianSalome
Michael VolleJochanaan
Violeta UrmanaHerodias
Event
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 StraussSalome
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappanoconductor
Asmik GrigorianSalome
Michael VolleJochanaan
Violeta UrmanaHerodias
Event
Classical music
CBSO/Abi Sampa: The Orchestral Qawwali Project
Sufi music and poetry, Indian classical dance, the airborne vocals of Abi Sampa, and artful orchestrations converge in a free-spirited project whose transformative ecstasy holds audiences spellbound.
Rushil RanjanAllah 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 Tayconductor
Rushil Ranjandirector, harmonium, piano, guitar
Abi Sampalead vocalist, harmonium
Kash Qalandartabla
George Kakasharmonium
Lydia Alonsocello
Vidya Pateldancer
Mark Chambersalto
Samer Al-Sharawibass
Vibhati Bhatichorus
Sonal Varsanichorus
Shahid Abbas Khanchorus
Pranav Nairchorus
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
