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Contemporary music

Gilsons

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.

Enhanced photo of Australian Ensemble Hand To Earth
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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).

Kanneh-Mason family
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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.

A black and white photo of a flute performer in front of an audience
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Contemporary music Take 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.

Sir Antonio Pappano conducting the LSO on the Barbican stage, holding a baton, with LSO string players in the foreground of the image and audience members in the background.
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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. 

Image of an orchestra performing with multiple people stood in line playing the flute
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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.

Sir Antonio Pappano standing on the podium facing the audience, talking to the audience, with the London Symphony Orchestra sat on-stage behind him
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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.

Seong-Jin Cho sat at a piano, facing towards the keys, with his arm resting on the lid of the instrument
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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.

Janine Jansen on the Barbican stage, in front of the orchestra, playing the violin
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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.

Guildhall School saxophone player in performance
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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.

A silhouette of a violinist in front of a multi colour background
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Classical music Contemporary 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.

Conductor Daniela Candillari wearing white shirt with hands clasped
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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.

Image of Discos Pacificos stood under the shed of a shop
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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.

close up photo of Zbigniew Preisner
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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.

Britten Sinfonia and Jeneba Kanneh-Mason
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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.

Quartz Saxophone Quartet
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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.

Bushra El-Turk's Oum - A Son's Quest for his Mother c. Bart Grietens
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Classical music Theatre & 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.

Image of Ustaad Noor Bakhsh playing his Benju
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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.

Image of Sakari Oramo surrounded by a blue circle against a blue background
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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.

Image of all members of Jambinai against alight blue backdrop
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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. 

Lang Lang
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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.

Trio Da Kali posing with their instruments with trees in the background
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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.  

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir standing in the forest
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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. 

Dalia Stasevska
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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.

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. 

Neil Hannon sitting at a table drinking coffee
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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.

Neil Hannon sitting at a table drinking coffee
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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.

A photo of 9 people, members of Incognito posing in front of a white background
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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.

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
Event
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