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Joyce DiDonato smiling looking down at the floor
Season
Classical music

Barbican Presents

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Barbican Presents brings some of the greatest international classical artists, orchestras and ensembles to London, in a stimulating and eclectic mix of classical, contemporary, and Baroque music.

Photo of London Symphony Orchestra
Season
Classical music

London Symphony Orchestra

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The London Symphony Orchestra was established in 1904 and has a unique ethos and an inimitable signature sound. It has been the Resident Orchestra at the Barbican since the Centre opened in 1982.

A picture of Sakari Oramo conducting
Season
Classical music

BBC Symphony Orchestra

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The backbone of the BBC Proms and one of the UK's finest orchestras, the BBC SO performs a thrilling, distinctive range of music, from works at the heart of classical music to contemporary premieres.

Britten Sinfonia double bass players
Season
Classical music

Britten Sinfonia

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Famed for its dazzling musicianship and thrilling programmes, Britten Sinfonia is unique in not having a principal conductor or director, choosing instead to focus on its virtuoso musicians.

AAM musicians on the Barbican highwalks
Season
Classical music

Academy of Ancient Music

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The Academy of Ancient Music brings to life music from Monteverdi to Mozart in the way it was first intended to be heard.

Barbican tower on blue background with radio waves emitting from it
Season
Classical music Contemporary music

Live from the Barbican

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Enjoy the full Barbican Music experience from the comfort of your home as we live-stream concerts from incredible artists across the worlds of classical, jazz, contemporary and more.

A scene from Turandot, from the Met Opera's 21-22 season
Season
Cinema

Met Opera Live in HD 2021–22

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Don’t miss grand opera back on the big screen! At long last, the Met’s celebrated series of high-definition simulcasts returns with a lineup of ten dazzling performances.

Two girls read travel guides for the Middle East and Iran in a still from Homeland
Season
Cinema

T A P E Collective Presents

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T A P E Collective present a three-part series of programmes of short films by mixed heritage filmmakers exploring othering, belonging and the trouble of melting pots.

A scene from Royal Opera House's Romeo and Juliet
Season
Cinema

Royal Opera House Live 21–22

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Six stunning productions of ballet and opera come into our cinemas from Covent Garden's Royal Opera House. 

Photo of Sir Simon Rattle conducting the London Symphony Orchestra in the Barbican Hall
Season
Classical music

London Symphony Orchestra Jan–Jul 2022 Multibuy

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You can save with our London Symphony Orchestra multibuy.