Brazilian trio Gilsons bring their signature blend of Bahia’s vibrant rhythms and modern MPB, continuing the legacy of their legendary father and grandfather, Gilberto Gil.
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Contemporary music
Hand to Earth & SHABAKA
A harmony of culture and sound through the blend of Wägilak song and British Jazz. Celebrating the launch of Hand to Earth’s new album Ŋurru Wäŋa (ROOM40).
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Classical music
The Kanneh-Masons and Friends: Carnival of the Animals
In celebration of family and traditions, all seven Kanneh-Mason siblings come together for a very special evening in aid of music education charity Music Masters.
Michael MorpurgoDriftwood
Sir Peter Maxwell-DaviesFarewell to Stromness
Dmitri ShostakovichPiano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67 IV. Allegretto – Adagio
George Frideric HandelTrio Sonata in G Minor, Op. 2, No. 8 III. Largo
Franz SchubertPiano Quintet in A major, D.667 - “The Trout” IV. Andantino – Allegretto
Franz LisztHungarian Rhapsody No. 2
Isata Kanneh-Mason Hiraeth
Vittorio Monti Czardas
Camille Saint-SaënsCarnival of the Animals
Isata Kanneh-MasonPiano
Braimah Kanneh-MasonViolin
Sheku Kanneh-MasonCello
Konya Kanneh-MasonPiano
Jeneba Kanneh-MasonPiano
Aminata Kanneh-MasonViolin
Mariatu Kanneh-MasonCello
Connie PharoahViola
Toby HughesDouble Bass
Frederico PaixãoFlute
Adrian SpillettPercussion
Alasdair MalloyGlass Harmonica
Julian BlissClarinettist
Michael MorpurgoNarrator
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Contemporary musicTake part
Hand to Earth: Performance and Masterclass
Experience the much-anticipated Hand to Earth & SHABAKA concert and join the artists for a workshop exploring Australian First Nations music, dance and storytelling traditions.
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Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano
Sir Antonio Pappano conducts two dramatic, emotionally intense American symphonies, both born of 20th-century tumult.
Leonard BernsteinSymphony No 3, Kaddish (revised version)
Aaron CoplandSymphony No 3
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappano conductor
Dame Felicity Palmer narrator
Katharina Konradi soprano
Tiffin Boys' Choir
London Symphony Chorus
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Classical music
London Schools Symphony Orchestra
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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Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra: Half Six Fix – Copland
Kick-start your evening with a 60-minute Half Six Fix concert. Sir Antonio Pappano introduces and conducts Copland's Third Symphony, with screens in the hall to bring you closer to the action.
Aaron CoplandSymphony No 3
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappanoconductor
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Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano
Beethoven’s defiant Symphony No 5 meets the sneering mockery of Shostakovich and Prokofiev in exhilarating mood.
Dmitri ShostakovichSymphony No 9
Sergei ProkofievPiano Concerto No 2
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No 5
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappanoconductor
Seong-Jin Chopiano
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Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano
Violinist Janine Jansen showcases Britten’s soulful concerto before the LSO launches into Shostakovich’s scathing criticism of Stalin.
Benjamin BrittenViolin Concerto
Dmitri ShostakovichSymphony No 10
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappanoconductor
Janine Jansenviolin
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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 musicContemporary music
ANNO: Four Seasons by Anna Meredith & Antonio Vivaldi
Experience the passage of time through a surprising and utterly fresh interpretation of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.
This programme features Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons interspersed with electronic compositions by Anna Meredith, with projections of visual art by Eleanor Meredith.
Scottish Ensemble
Anna Meredith electronics and composer
Eleanor Meredith visual art
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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
Jan-Magnar Gardbaritone
Harry Jacquestenor
Redmond Sandersbaritone
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Contemporary music
Balimaya Project X Discos Pacífico All Stars Present: Calima
Balimaya Project meets the Discos Pacífico All Stars in a musical exchange blending West African and African-descendant cultures with Afro-Colombian marimba music and jazz.
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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
Britten Sinfonia and Jeneba Kanneh-Mason
Rising star Jeneba Kanneh-Mason is the soloist in Mozart’s exquisite and lyrical concerto, while Britten Sinfonia performs Schubert’s most Mozart-like symphony, filled with grace and invention.
Elena Kats-CherninFast Blue Village 5
Wolfgang Amadeus MozartPiano Concerto No 23 K488
Robin Haigh Grin
Franz Schubert Symphony No 5
Jeneba Kanneh-Masonpiano
Britten Sinfonia
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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 musicTheatre & dance
Oum – A Son’s Quest for His Mother
We are proud to present the UK premiere of Bushra El-Turk’s latest music theatre work, featuring star singers Ghalia Benali, Dima Orsho and Bernadeta Astari.
Bushra El-Turk and Kenza KoutchoukaliOum – A Son’s Quest for His Mother
Nadia Amin actor
Ghalia Benali contralto
Dima Orsho mezzo-soprano
Bernadeta Astari soprano
Bushra El-Turkcomposition
Wout Van Tongerentext adaptation
Kanako Abe musical direction
Kenza Koutchoukalistage director
Yannick Verweijset designer
Hannah Sibaicostume designer
Yuri Schreuderslighting designer
Wout Van Tongerendramaturgy
Roshanak Morrowatianchoreography
Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra
Elias El HoussainiMusical project leader & director for Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra
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Contemporary music
Ustad Noor Bakhsh
Ustad Noor Bakhsh brings his electric Benju and a sound steeped in the deep-rooted traditions of Baloch music, joined by Amrit Kaur and Lahore’s acclaimed, genre-defying instrumental quartet Jaubi.
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Classical music
Oramo conducts Mahler's Ninth Symphony
Sakari Oramo and the BBC Symphony Orchestra open their new season with Mahler’s heartrending Ninth Symphony.
Gustav MahlerSymphony No 9
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Sakari Oramoconductor
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Contemporary music
JAMBINAI with London Contemporary Orchestra
Korean post-rock band JAMBINAI make their Barbican debut in a rare and electrifying performance in our Hall.
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Classical music
Lang Lang
One of the most influential pianists of the 21st century plays music by Fauré, Schumann and Chopin.
Gabriel FauréPavane in F-sharp minor
Robert Schumann Kreisleriana
Frederic ChopinMazurkas:
Op 7, No 3
Op 17, Nos 1, 2 & 4
Op 24, Nos 2 & 4
Op 30, No 3 & 4
Op 33, No 3, 4 & 2
Op 59, No 3
Polonaise in F# minor, Op 44
Lang Langpiano
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Contemporary music
Trio Da Kali
Experience the heart of Malian griot tradition through Trio Da Kali as they bring their culturally tuned sound with a contemporary twist for a magical night.
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Classical music
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 PärtCantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten
L’abbé Agathon
Adam’s Lament
-Interval-
Ester MägiVesper
Arvo PärtFratres
Te Deum
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Maria Listra soprano
Harry Traksmann violin
Tõnu Kaljuste conductor
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Classical music
John Luther Adams's Become Ocean
Become Ocean: Dalia Stasevska conducts John Luther Adams’s 21st century cult classic.
Anna Thorvaldsdottir ARCHORA
György LigetiAtmosphères
John Luther AdamsBecome Ocean
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Dalia Stasevskaconductor
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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.
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Contemporary music
The Divine Comedy: Rainy Sunday Afternoon
Join Neil Hannon and his band as they return with their latest orchestral pop masterpiece, Rainy Sunday Afternoon.
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Contemporary music
The Divine Comedy: Rainy Sunday Afternoon
Join Neil Hannon and his band as they return with their latest orchestral pop masterpiece, Rainy Sunday Afternoon.
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Contemporary music
Incognito: Live with Orchestra
British acid jazz legends Incognito mark 45 years in this special concert with a live orchestra, celebrating their genre-defying sound.
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Contemporary musicClassical 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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Classical musicTheatre & 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