The LSSO returns to the Barbican following its summer tour of Yorkshire and Birmingham, with a programme including Sibelius' Finlandia and Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony.
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Contemporary music
Guildhall Jazz Ensembles
Join us for a vibrant showcase marking the end of induction week for the Guildhall Jazz department’s newest students.
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Classical music
Guildhall Symphony Orchestra & Chorus: Messa di Gloria
Guildhall School launches a new academic year with a spectacular evening, including Puccini’s Messa di Gloria, under the baton of internationally acclaimed conductor Daniela Candillari.
Guildhall Symphony Orchestra
Guildhall Symphony Chorus
Daniela Candillariconductor
Linnhe Robertsonchorus director
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Contemporary music
Zbigniew Preisner
In celebration of his 70th birthday, Zbigniew Preisner, one of the most outstanding film composers of his generation, performs works from his vast collaborations.
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Classical music
Quartz Saxophone Quartet
Celebrating 30 years since forming at Guildhall, the Quartz Saxophone Quartet returns to launch a new CD with music by Mick Foster, joined by Guildhall performers.
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Classical musicTalks & 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.
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Contemporary 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.
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Theatre & dance
Guildhall School: The Welkin
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Rural Suffolk, 1759. A woman’s life hangs in the balance – and twelve others must decide her fate.
Lucy Kirkwood playwright
Mumba Dodwelldirector
Stella-Jane Odoemelamdesigner
Rohan Green lighting designer*
Finn Irving sound designer*
Poppy Inglisvideo designer*
Rebecca Piersantiassociate video designer*
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Theatre & dance
Guildhall School: Enron
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Mixing classical tragedy with savage comedy, Enron explores one of the most infamous scandals in financial history.
Lucy Prebbleplaywright
Paul Fosterdirector
Cory Shippdesigner
Debbie Wisemancomposer
Toby Isonlighting designer*
Alissa Crewsound designer*
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Classical musicTheatre & dance
Opera Double Bill: Smyth's Der Wald & Respighi's Lucrezia
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Two powerful stories. Two rarely heard operas. One unforgettable evening.
Stephen Barlowdirector
Dominic Wheelerconductor
Jon Morrelldesigner
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Classical music
Guildhall Symphony Orchestra: Ravel & Tchaikovsky
Ravel’s Piano Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony feature in a vibrant programme of colour and contrast.
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Contemporary music
Guildhall Jazz Festival x EFG London Jazz Festival
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The creativity and originality of the Guildhall Jazz community is celebrated in the highly anticipated return of our Jazz Festival in November, presented in partnership with EFG London Jazz Festival.
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Talks & eventsContemporary music
Fabian Almazan in Conversation with Jo Lawry
Discover how music and environmentalism intersect in this intimate conversation with acclaimed jazz pianist Fabian Almazan, as he speaks to Guildhall School's Head of Jazz Dr Jo Lawry.
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Classical musicTheatre & dance
Guildhall School: Autumn Opera Scenes
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Outstanding performers from the first year of Guildhall School’s Opera Course present classical and contemporary operatic excerpts with piano accompaniment.
Martin Lloyd-Evansdirector
Ceci Calfdesigner
Ashok Guptamusic director
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Classical music
Junior Guildhall Symphony Orchestra
The chance to hear outstanding orchestral musicians of Junior Guildhall performing in Milton Court under the baton of Julian Clayton.
