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This concert features the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in high definition, on a giant screen, while the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra performs John Williams’ unforgettable score.
The Nutcracker ballet, redesigned into a ground-breaking multimedia performance.
The album launch of Vivaldi’s seminal Four Seasons, in a never-heard-before interpretation by virtuoso violinist Daniel Pioro, Manchester Camerata and specially commissioned poetry written by Sir Michael Morpurgo, narrated by Stephen Fry.
Grammy-winning musical phenomenon Jacob Collier will perform with a UK orchestra for the very first time in January 2025, joining forces with the 50-piece orchestra Britten Sinfonia for two unmissable concerts.
Trombonist Peter Moore is joined by mezzo-soprano Anna Huntley and pianist Michael McHale to perform their own arrangement of music by Schumann, Schubert and more, followed by a set of lighter works by Novello, Kurt Weil, and Manning Sherwin.
Grammy-winning musical phenomenon Jacob Collier will perform with a UK orchestra for the very first time in January 2025, joining forces with the 50-piece orchestra Britten Sinfonia for two unmissable concerts.
The BBC Concert Orchestra lends its powerful sound to an eclectic range of pioneering artists in BBC Radio 3’s Unclassified Live, with presenter Elizabeth Alker.
The orchestra begins a year of celebrations marking its tenth anniversary with a performance in the Queen Elizabeth Hall, which also hosted its 2015 debut.
Celebrating Pierre Boulez and his influences, in the composer’s centenary year: his beloved Debussy, alongside three intriguing world premieres.
Featuring eight exceptional voices and no instruments, the band delivers a performance about what it means to be made of matter.
Pushing at the boundaries that might constrain others, Nigel Kennedy has continued to pioneer new sounds and new methods of performance.
The Composer, Violinist & Sound artist Ruby Colley, shares her new vocal work ‘Hello Halo’ inspired by her non-verbal brothers modes of communication performed with Exaudi Ensemble.
The Composer, Violinist & Sound artist Ruby Colley, shares her new vocal work ‘Hello Halo’ inspired by her non-verbal brothers modes of communication performed with Exaudi Ensemble.
Come in, make yourself at home and listen closer.
Rather than leaning into the narrow, traditional understandings of ‘classical’, Alexis instead leans outward, expansive in his perspective, drawing on a multifarious mosaic of influences that takes the listener by the hand and leads them on a journey through a world of possibility.
Meliora Collective is a flexible ensemble, consisting of an array of dynamic, creative, and spirited young artists.
A joyous frolic through German folk hero Till Eulenspiegel’s merriest of pranks in Franz Hasenöhrl’s reduction for five instruments of the orchestral original.
Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective returns to Leeds with a sequence of music drawing on themes of dreams, hope, and spirituality.
The Swan brings its captivating and contemplative Entranced project to the Collegiate Church of St Mary’s Warwick.
Ben Nobuto’s SERENITY 2.0 is a glitched-out collage of frenzied strings, percussion, and samples. It cycles restlessly through Japanese pop, news anchors and vocal-fried YouTubers – but the calm after the doomscrolling is worth the ride.
Envelop in a hypnotic interplay of music and dance: the London Sinfonietta partners with world-renowned German dance company Sasha Waltz & Guests for the cross-disciplinary UK premiere of Terry Riley's groundbreaking open composition In C. Revolutionary at the time of its writing (1964), it is considered the first piece of minimalist music.
William Kentridge’s film has its UK premiere with the Shostakovich symphony that inspired it.
Commission for turntables and orchestra.
Three beautifully-conceived 21st century works inspired by the visual arts, culminating in a celebration of Balkan folk tunes herald the return of Ellie Consta’s pioneering Her Ensemble.
Classic FM’s Rising Star-nominated Aaron Azunda Akugbo plays the trumpet with harpist Milo Harper to present a night-themed programme of bespoke arrangements and songs that shed a spotlight on black and queer culture.
Organist Anna Lapwood plays Max Richter, Hans Zimmer and more.
Future-facing composers Pablo Martinez and Sun Keting debut their commissioned compositions as part of London Sinfonietta's fifth Writing the Future: a scheme which encourages composers to stretch themselves in new directions while also leading the London Sinfonietta into undiscovered creative territories.
This is the planet on which we live; the world. It is everything that we are.
Let your curiosity lead you among the orchestra as they perform Mozart’s Symphony No.40 on the move, combining with dancers to create an immersive experience.
Ludovico Einaudi has announced the longest continuous headline run by a pianist in the history of the Royal Albert Hall, with five shows in Summer 2025.
Relaxed and informal concert of Christmas music ranging from medieval to folk.
Relaxed and informal concert of Christmas music ranging from medieval to folk.
Share your unique sounds, discover others’ favourites, and let’s build a playlist of fresh and unexpected musical gems.
The evening programme will boast three sets which include the choir, a solo harpist and the final set with both choir and harp performing A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten.
Join DEBUT, creators of Airbnb's No.1 Music Experience, for their intimate and fun Secret Concert at the magical Shoreditch Treehouse.
A forward-thinking collective reimagining the choral concert experience.
The evening programme will boast three sets which include the choir, a solo harpist and the final set with both choir and harp performing A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten.
A rare opportunity to experience this 1920s classic silent comedy film with a live score, 100 years on from its original release.
Icons of the film music world Caroline Dale and Gavin Greenaway present music from Gladiator, The Mission and Atonement alongside Greenaway’s new compositions for cello and piano.
A Concert In a Play. A retired African diplomat escapes a civil war for more peaceful climes, on the wings of a famous composer's beautiful songs.
Are you an artist from outside the UK? Come and meet fellow artists.
Liz Hanks' inspirational storytelling and music performed from her album 'Land' explores a forgotten, natural world.
Featuring a unique blend of biography and music, the show offers a fusion of iconic songs from the 60’s right up to today, cherished photographs and unforgettable memories.
It’s time to crack out the Christmas jingles and join James B Partridge for an evening of pure nostalgia, stepping back in time for some joyous singalong tunes from Christmases past.
Join DEBUT, creators of Airbnb's No.1 Music Experience, for their intimate and fun Secret Christmas Concert at Brunel Museum’s awe-inspiring Thames Tunnel Shaft.
The BBC Singers join forces once more with their Artist in Association Abel Selaocoe, for a concert of music for the Christmas season from around the world.
Cemetery Sessions present Liz Hanks and Manon McCoy.
Featuring a unique blend of biography and music, the show offers a fusion of iconic songs from the 60’s right up to today, cherished photographs and unforgettable memories.
Featuring a unique blend of biography and music, the show offers a fusion of iconic songs from the 60’s right up to today, cherished photographs and unforgettable memories.
Plus support Sam Lee + Alice Boyd
Featuring a unique blend of biography and music, the show offers a fusion of iconic songs from the 60’s right up to today, cherished photographs and unforgettable memories.
Jacques Allen reflects on aspects of sexuality and gender in Elegy for the Feminine Man.
Join us for the climax of Vox Urbane's Inaugural London Season: Responses. A series of three curated concerts which reflect upon past musical traditions and offer a new vision of what classical choral music can be, who it is for, and who it can represent.
Featuring a unique blend of biography and music, the show offers a fusion of iconic songs from the 60’s right up to today, cherished photographs and unforgettable memories.
Featuring a unique blend of biography and music, the show offers a fusion of iconic songs from the 60’s right up to today, cherished photographs and unforgettable memories.
Join us for Responses II, the second concert of Vox Urbane's Inaugural London Season: Responses. A series of three curated concerts which reflect upon past musical traditions and offer a new vision of what classical choral music can be, who it is for, and who it can represent.
A celebration of nature and a call to arms, in JUMP, field recordings of insects and amphibians become part of an exciting musical score, taking audiences on an enchanting musical journey into their world.
The launch of Vox Urbane's Inaugural London Season: Responses. A series of three curated concerts which reflect upon past musical traditions and offer a new vision of what classical choral music can be, who it is for, and who it can represent.
This thrilling programme will bring the epic soundtracks of your favourite games to life. You just need a laptop or desktop computer and an internet connection and you can join us for FREE.
This thrilling programme will bring the epic soundtracks of your favourite games to life. You just need a laptop or desktop computer and an internet connection and you can join us for FREE.
