Moments of transcendent beauty and heroic triumph sparkle in the third chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle, brought to life under Barrie Kosky’s inspired eye and a score conducted by Antonio Pappano.
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Classical music
Evgeny Kissin in Recital
Celebrated pianist Evgeny Kissin sweeps us across musical landscapes, revealing the vast breadth of the piano’s expressive range including works by Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann and Liszt.
Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No 7 in D major
Frederic ChopinMazurkas No 27, 29, 35, 39 and 51
Robert SchumannKreisleriana
Franz LisztHungarian Rhapsody No 12
Evgeny Kissinpiano
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Classical music
Arcangelo: St Matthew Passion
The internationally acclaimed period performance ensemble Arcangelo performs J S Bach’s mighty oratorio St Matthew Passion.
Johann Sebastian Bach St Matthew Passion
Arcangelo
Nick Pritchard Evangelist
Alex Rosen Christus
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Contemporary music
Aynur
One of the biggest voices in Kurdish music and her gifted ensemble return to London to present her acclaimed album Rabe, aculmination of over two decades of artistic evolution.
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Classical music
Madrid Philharmonic Orchestra: 100 Years of Cinema
In tribute to Oscar-winning composer Ennio Morricone, the Madrid Philharmonic Orchestra takes us on a journey through 100 years of cinema with music from some of the greatest films of all time.
Includes music from:
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Cinema Paradiso
The Mission
Star Wars
The Lord of the Rings
Gladiator
Gone with the Wind
Harry Potter
Titanic
The Hateful Eight
For a Few Dollars More
Once Upon a Time in the West
Chi Mai
Out of Africa
How the West Was Won
The Ecstasy of Gold
Braveheart
The Godfather
Casablanca
Madrid Philharmonic Orchestra
Fernando Furonesconductor
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Classical music
Madrid Philharmonic Orchestra & DJ Symphonic
The Madrid Philharmonic Orchestra and DJ Symphonic perform an eclectic musical repertoire blending pop with a symphonic flair.
ABBA Mamma Mia
Coldplay Viva la Vida
Calvin Harris Summer
David Guetta Titanium
Darude Sandstorm
Fatboy Slim Right Here, Right Now
Daft Punk Medley
Queen We are the Champions
Safri Duo The Bongo Song + Sambadagio
Hans Zimmer Now We Are Free Remix
Samuel Barber & DJ Tiësto Adagio for Strings
Coldplay A Sky Full of Stars
Queen Bohemian Rhapsody
Avicii Wake Me Up
Eric Prydz Opus
XTM Fly On the Wings of Love
Queen We Will Rock You
DJ History MedleyInsomnia, Party Rock Anthem, ATB
Andrea Bocelli Con Te Partirò Remix
Madrid Philharmonic Orchestra
DJ Symphonic DJ
Fernando Furonesconductor
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Talks & events
Tom Holland – The Lives of the Caesars
Join the award-winning star of The Rest is History for a journey back to the Roman empire, where we will get up close and personal with Caesar, Augustus, Caligula, and Nero...
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CinemaContemporary music
Keith Jarrett: The Art of Improvisation
An intimate portrait of the legendary pianist, exploring his ground-breaking career across jazz, classical, and beyond through rare interviews and performances.
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Contemporary musicClassical music
The Köln Concert
Pianists Thomas Enhco and Maki Namekawa present a unique and innovative version of Keith Jarrett's The Köln Concert where classical traditions meet jazz.
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Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra: Half Six Fix – Shostakovich
Kick-start your evening with a 60-minute Half Six Fix concert, featuring an iconic symphony by Shostakovich. Introduced by the performers, with screens in the hall to bring you closer to the action.
Dmitri ShostakovichSymphony No 5
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappanoconductor
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Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano
Korngold tugs at the heart in his Hollywood-flavoured concerto, while Shostakovich’s Fifth unleashes big tunes and white-hot intensity.
Imogen Holst Persephone
Erich Wolfgang KorngoldViolin Concerto
Dmitri Shostakovich Symphony No 5
Sir Antonio Pappano conductor
Vilde Frang violin
London Symphony Orchestra
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Classical music
Academy of Ancient Music: The Chosen One
Leipzig’s got talent: in 1723 Bach competed for one of Germany’s top musical jobs. Today, Laurence Cummings and Academy of Ancient Music reveal exactly what he was up against.
Christoph Graupner‘Lobet den Herrn alle Heiden’ GWV 1113/23b
Georg Philipp Telemann‘Ich muß auf den Bergen weinen und heulen’ TVWV 1/591
Johann Sebastian Bach‘Du wahrer Gott und Davis Sohn’ BWV 23
Academy of Ancient Musicorchestra & choir
Laurence Cummingsdirector & harpsichord
Rowan Piercesoprano
Helen Charlstonalto
Nick Pritchardtenor
Ben Kazezbass
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Classical music
Britten Sinfonia: Re-folking Viennese classics
Chamber music by composers who adored the traditional music of central and eastern Europe re-imagined for orchestra and folk band.
Programme to feature arrangements for orchestra and folk quintet including:
Johannes Brahms Adagio from Clarinet Quintet Op 115
Franz Schubert Scherzo and Trio from String Quintet in C
Britten Sinfonia
ZRI Quintet
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Classical music
Maria Joāo Pires and Marc-André Hamelin in Recital
Legendary pianists Maria João Pires and Marc-André Hamelin join forces for the first time to perform seminal works for piano duo.
Felix Mendelssohn (arr Czerny)Songs Without Words Op 67 No 4 in C major
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Sonata in C major K 521
Franz SchubertLebensstürme in A minor D 947
Fantasie in F minor D 940
Maria Joāo Pires piano
Marc-André Hamelin piano
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Cinema
Silent Film & Live Music: My Grandmother
In this madcap Soviet-era satire a lazy bureaucrat is fired from his job and must find a ‘grandmother’ – slang for ‘benefactor’ – to help him back into work.
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Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano
Elgar’s oratorio includes some of his most deeply felt music, sumptuously scored and plumbing every emotion from anguish to elation.
Edward Elgar The Dream of Gerontius
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappano conductor
Emily D’Angelo mezzo-soprano
David Butt Philip tenor
London Symphony Chorus
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Cinema
RBO Live: The Magic Flute
A star cast leads Mozart's fantastical opera in David McVicar's enchanting production.
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Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano
Elgar’s oratorio includes some of his most deeply felt music, sumptuously scored and plumbing every emotion from anguish to elation.
Edward Elgar The Dream of Gerontius
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappano conductor
Emily D’Angelo mezzo-soprano
David Butt Philip tenor
London Symphony Chorus
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Classical musicContemporary music
Soundhub Showcase
Join us for an evening of cutting-edge contemporary music with four world premieres from the LSO Soundhub 2025/26 Members.
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Contemporary musicClassical music
Paraorchestra and The Breath present Symbiosis
Ríoghnach Connolly and Stuart McCallum of folk duo The Breath, join forces with Paraorchestra for Symbiosis, a soulful fusion of folk and orchestral soundscapes.
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Classical musicContemporary music
Tracing the Echoes
Cellist Abel Selaocoe is joined by a brilliant line-up of South African friends, including Nduduzo Makhathini and Mbuso Khosa (African Heritage Ensemble), for an evening of shared stories and songs.
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Classical music
Making America: Blanchard, Herrmann & Latimer
Hollywood dreams meet all-American nightmares. Fabien Gabel conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra in music from Vertigo and The Sea Hawk and dives into the myths and memories of a new American century.
Bernard Hermann Suite from ‘Vertigo’
Ryan Latimer Bestia: Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra
Terence Blanchard Suite from ‘Fire Shut Up in my Bones’ (UK Premiere)
Erich Wolfgang Korngold Sea Hawk
Fabien Gabel conductor
Selina Ott trumpet
BBC Symphony Orchestra
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Contemporary music
BCUC/Toyah Delazy/DJ SNO
BCUC's indigenous funk, hip-hop consciousness and punk rock energy collide with Toya Delazy's trailblazing Afrorave sound, pushing sonic and cultural boundaries.
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Contemporary music
Simunye (We are one)
DJ SNO brings an unshakable spirit of joy and vibes, nothing stands still on her dance floor. A genuine visionary of musical curation for those that want to dance and let loose.
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Classical musicTheatre & dance
Sithunyiwe/ We have been sent
A new dance work by Mthuthuzeli November channels the deep spirituality of South Africa with music by Abel Selaocoe, Nduduzo Makhathini and Mbuso Khoza.
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Contemporary music
Mammal Hands
A fusion of jazz and electronica. Mammal Hands take us on a sonic journey through their discography, performing new music from their upcoming 6th studio albumand beloved classics.
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Classical music
Gabriela Montero in Recital
Venezuelan pianist and composer Gabriela Montero performs an assortment of piano pieces from and inspired by Spain.
Antonio Soler Sonata in G Major No 45
Domenico Scarlatti Sonata in G Major K 427
Sonata in c-sharp minor K 427
Antonio Soler Sonata in c-sharp minor No 21
Sonata in F Major No 89
Domenico Scarlatti Sonata in F Major K 438
Enrique Granados 8 Valses Poéticos
Isaac Albéniz Triana from Iberia Book II
Alicia de Larrocha Sueño Infantil
Minué Triste
Impromptu
Frederic Mompou Cançó i dansa No. 6
Isaac Albeniz Sevilla from Suite española
Enrique GranadosAndaluza from 12 Danzas españolas, Ep. 37
Isaac Albeniz Eritaña from Iberia Book 4
Frédéric Chopin Bolero, Op 19
Franz Liszt Rhapsodie espagnole
Gabriela Monteropiano
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Cinema
MET Opera Live: Eugene Onegin
This ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin, is a lyrical romance between Tatiana and Onegin.
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Talks & events
Fane Presents: Dan Schreiber
Join co-host of the smash-hit QI podcast No Such Thing As A Fish and bestselling author of The Theory of Everything Else for an evening that will make you question everything you thought you knew.
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Classical music
Darkness Visible: Âme x Lawrence Power
Âme Creative Studios make their Barbican debut with Lawrence Power in a concert that breaks down the walls of the concert hall and takes you on a musical journey across the City of London at night.