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Bharathi Prathap singing, sitting cross-legged and wearing colourful clothes
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Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir standing in the forest
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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 Pärt Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten
L’abbé Agathon
Adam’s Lament
-Interval-
Ester Mägi Vesper
Arvo Pärt Fratres
Te Deum
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Maria Listra soprano
Harry Traksmann violin
Tõnu Kaljuste conductor
Image of Aaron Akugbo against a floral backdrop and purple lines across two corners
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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. 

Amala Dianor company
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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 Gesualdo Passione
Les Arts Florissants
Paul Agnew conductor
Dancers of Amala Dianor Company
Image of Kanwal Ahluwalia
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Darbar: Yogabliss to Live Music with Kanwal Ahluwalia

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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
Image of a performer on stage
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Darbar: Indian Music Appreciation Course

Unlock the Enchanting World of Raga and Tala. One day. Countless centuries of musical brilliance. 

Harmeet Virdee sitar
Sukhdeep Dhanjal tabla
Image of Davel Patel
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Darbar: Aurabreath – Breathwork with Davel Patel

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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
Image of San Lau next a gong
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Darbar: Sacred Sound Bath with San Lau

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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
Image of Jason Kalidas
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Darbar: Raga Wellbeing with Jason Kalidas

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Experience the healing power of Indian Ragas on the Bansuri and Tanpuras. 

Jason Kalidas bansuri
Thomas Ades conducting the LSO
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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 Ruders Paganini 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
Image of Debasmita Bhattacharya playing the sitar
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Classical music Contemporary music

Darbar: Debasmita Bhattacharya + Mallick Dharbanga Dhrupad

Two traditions, one soul: where strings speak and voices transcend. 

Debasmita Bhatacharya sarod
Satyajit Talwalkar tabla
Pandit Premkumar Mallick and Prashant Mallick darbanga dhrupad
Sinfonia of London
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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-Williams Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
Benjamin Britten Serenade for Tenor, Horns and Strings
Arthur Bliss Music for Strings
Frederic Delius Late Swallows
Edward Elgar Introduction and Allegro
Sinfonia of London
John Wilson conductor
Laurence Kilsby tenor
Christopher Parkes horn
Akkarai sisters playing the violin on stage
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Darbar: Akkarai Sisters + Ruchira Kedar

One extraordinary evening. Two classical traditions.

Akkarai Sisters carnatic violin
Patri Satish Kumar mridangam
Ghatam Udupa ghatam
Ruchira Kedar khayal Vocal – Gwalior Jaipur Ghrana
Yashwant Vaishnav tabla
Tanmay Deochake harmonium
Johan Dalene playing the violin
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Classical music

London Symphony Orchestra/Thomas Adès

Thomas Adès leads us through Sibelius’ Finland and conjures magical images in his own evocation of a Celtic legend.

Jean Sibelius Symphony No 4
Einojuhani Rautavaara Deux Sérénades
Thomas Adès The Origin of the Harp (for chamber orchestra)
Jean Sibelius Symphony No 6
London Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Adès conductor
Johan Dalene violin
Image of Yashwant Vaishna and Vivek Pandya performing on stage
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Classical music Contemporary music

Tabla duet by Yashwant Vaishnav + Vivek Pandya

When percussion transcends rhythm to become pure conversation . 

Yashvant Vaishnav tabla
Vivek Pandya tabla
Tanmay Deochake harmonium
Image of Sriranjani Tapasya on stage
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Darbar: Amaan Hussain + Sriranjani Tapasya

Experience the majestic breadth of Indian classical music in one extraordinary evening

Amaan Hussain sarangi
Vivek Pandya tabla
Sriranjani Tapasya carnatic vocal
Patri Satish Kumar mridangam
Jyotsna Srikanth carnatic violin
Ghatam Udupa ghatam