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Browse concerts from the Barbican Classical Music programme featuring leading orchestras and soloists from around the world.

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Image of Aaron Akugbo against a floral backdrop and purple lines across two corners
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Classical music

BBC Singers and Aaron Azunda Akugbo

The BBC Singers and Principal Guest Conductor Owain Park join forces with acclaimed Nigerian-Scottish trumpeter Aaron Azunda Akugbo. 

Stephen Hough sitting at a grand piano, smiling at the camera
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Classical music Talks & events

Piano Masterclass with Stephen Hough

Guildhall School is delighted to welcome internationally acclaimed pianist Stephen Hough to work with outstanding Guildhall pianists in this free, open masterclass. 

Haden Thorpe
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Contemporary music Classical 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.

Amala Dianor company
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Classical music Theatre & dance

Les Arts Florissants & Amala Dianor Company

Gesualdo's Responsories for Holy Week are reimagined through an a cappella performance by Les Arts Florissants choreographed by Amala Dianor and his dance company

Carlo Gesualdo Passione
Les Arts Florissants
Paul Agnew conductor
Dancers of Amala Dianor Company
Jess Gillam holding a saxophone against a blue backdrop
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Classical music

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 Say Grand Bazaar
Anna Clyne Glasslands
Giacomo Puccini Preludio Sinfonico
Ottorino Respighi Feste romane
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Nil Venditti conductor
Jess Gillam saxophone
Image of a performer on stage
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Classical music Contemporary music

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 Kanwal Ahluwalia
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Classical music Talks & events Contemporary music

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 Davel Patel
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Classical music Talks & events Contemporary music

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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Classical music Talks & events Contemporary music

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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Classical music Talks & events Contemporary music

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 Bhattacharya sarod
Satyajit Talwalkar tabla
Pandit Premkumar Mallick and Prashant Mallick darbhanga 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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Classical music Contemporary music

Darbar: Akkarai Sisters + Ruchira Kedar

One extraordinary evening. Two classical traditions.

Akkarai Sisters carnatic violin
Patri Satish Kumar mridangam
Giridhar 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