The saxophonist, rapper and composer Soweto Kinch presents the final instalment of a trilogy of works in collaboration with the LSO, which began with The Black Peril in 2019 and White Juju in 2021.
Soweto KinchSoundtrack to the Apocalypse
London Symphony Orchestra
Ben Palmerconductor
Soweto Kinchsaxophone & vocals
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Contemporary music
aja monet with guests
The GRAMMY-nominated surrealist blues poet and this year’s Artist in Residence brings her debut album, When The Poems Do What They Do, to our Hall.
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Contemporary music
Dhamaal
A dynamic collaboration like no other, fusing classical brass bands, jazz improvisations and south Asian music in a thrilling performance designed to explore new possibilities in music.
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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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Contemporary music
The Evolution of UK Jazz—20 Years On
An evening of pioneering jazz celebrating 20 years of Serious' Take Five programme for a world premiere collaboration of two revolutionary voices of British Jazz.
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Contemporary music
Japanese Jazz
Join us for the closing night of the EFG London Jazz Festival as we bring you a one-of-a-kind performance, celebrating the bold, beautiful sound of Japanese Jazz.
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Contemporary musicClassical music
Hania Rani: Non Fiction: A Piano Concerto In Four Movements
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Hania Rani performs the world premiere of Non Fiction alongside Manchester Collective assembled as a 45-piece Orchestra, conductor Hugh Tieppo-Brunt, Jack Wyllie & Valentina Magaletti.
Hania Ranipiano
Manchester Collective
Hugh Tieppo-Bruntconductor
Jack Wyllie saxophone
Valentina Magalettidrums
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Contemporary musicClassical music
50 Years of Bohemian Rhapsody: Guildhall Session Orchestra
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody in this exhilarating concert with the professional musicians of Guildhall Session Orchestra.
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Contemporary music
Vari/ations – An Ode to Oram
A vibrant celebration of past, present and future in electronic music. Six of today’s most exciting sonic innovators offer a resonant testament to the radical imagination of Daphne Oram.
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Classical musicContemporary music
The Hermes Experiment: Let Us Be a Mighty River
A collaboration between The Hermes Experiment and five international sound artists, this immersive concert-installation responds to the climate emergency.
The Hermes Experiment:
Héloïse Wernervoice
Oliver Pashleyclarinet
Alina Bzhezhinska harp
Marianne Schofielddouble bass
Sonic essayists
Sandeep Bhagwati
Monthati Masebe
Bint Mbareh
Kathy Hinde
Martha Hincapié Charry
Hanna Grześkiewiczcurator
Kathy Hinde live installation
Bint Mbareh voice
Martha Hincapié Charry movement
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Contemporary music
Dirty Three
The Australian band return for a rare live performance. For their first real tour in over 12 years, they'll bring their unmistakable raw, lyrical, and unpredictable sound.
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Contemporary music
Adrian Sherwood and more
The revered English record producer performs live with his own band for the first time, bulldozing the boundaries between funk, reggae, dub and industrial noise.
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Classical musicContemporary music
Ryoji Ikeda: music for strings
Ensemble Modern is a curious loudspeaker for music of our times: courageous, uncompromising, energetic. An essential, aesthetically polyglot amplifier for trend-setting sound concepts.
Ryoji IkedaMIRROR [one for two], Op 12 (2020-23)
I. for 2 violins
II. for 2 violins
III. for 2 violas
Ryoji IkedaPRISM [for string nonet], Op 14 (2023)
Ryoji IkedaREFLECTION [for string nonet], Op 13 (2022-23)
Jagdish Mistryviolin
Giorgos Panagiotidisviolin
Rachel Koblyakovviolin
Veronika Paleevaviolin
Megumi Kasakawaviola
Victor Guaita Igualviola
Eva Böckercello
Charles Wattcello
Paul Cannondouble bass
Volker Bernhardsound engineering
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Classical musicContemporary music
Ryoji Ikeda: music for percussion 1 & 2
Alongside his monumental installations combining video and electronic sounds, Japan’s leading electronic composer and visual artist Ryoji Ikeda has also been working on pure acoustic sounds projects.
Ryoji IkedaBODY MUSIC [for duo], Op 4 (2016)
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II
III
Ryoji IkedaMETAL MUSIC, Op 5 (2016)
I. triangles [for duo]
II. crotales [for duo]
III. cymbals [for quartet]
Ryoji IkedaBOOK MUSIC, Op 9, [for trio](2020)
Ryoji IkedaBALL MUSIC [for trio] Op 10
I. marble
II. ping-pong
III. baskstball
Ryoji IkedaRULER MUSIC [for trio] Op 11
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II
III
IV
Alexandre Babelpercussion
Stéphane Garinpercussion
Julien Garinpercussion
Amélie Grouldpercussion
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Classical musicContemporary music
Ryoji Ikeda: op. 2+3
An exciting premiere of the joint musical composition by acclaimed Japanese visual artist and composer Ryoji Ikeda and the Solem Quartet.
