Ermonela Jaho stars in Puccini’s bittersweet romance, his opera La rondine, incorporating music that has not been heard this century.
Giacomo Puccini La rondine
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Carlo Rizziconductor
Ermonela Jaho Magda de Civry
Iván Ayón-RivasRuggero Lastouc
Nicola Alaimo Rambaldo Fernandez
Ellie Neate Lisette
Juan Franciso GatellPrunier
Jessica Robinson Yvette/ Georgette / Fleury
Julieth Lozano Bianca / Gabriella / Mariette
Joanna Harries Suzy/ Lolette / Rorò
Robert Lewis Gobin
David Shipley Périchaud
William Thomas Crébillon / Il maggiordomo
BBC Singers
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Theatre & dance
Engruna Teatre: Univers
Live music, movement and poetic storytelling combine in this fun, sensory show that gives 0– 2-year-olds the space to explore in magical and unexpected ways.
Event
Theatre & dance
Engruna Teatre: Univers
Live music, movement and poetic storytelling combine in this fun, sensory show that gives 0– 2-year-olds the space to explore in magical and unexpected ways.
Event
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
Anne Denholm-Blair harp
Marianne Schofielddouble bass
Sandeep Bhagwatimusic director
Sonic essayists
Monthati Masebe
Bint Mbareh
Kathy Hinde
Martha Hincapié Charry
Sandeep Bhagwati
Hanna Grześkiewiczcurator
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Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano
Tchaikovsky faces his demons in the fate-filled Fourth Symphony, before the ravishing pastoral music of English composer Vaughan Williams with soloist Antoine Tamestit.
Pyotr Ilyich TchaikosvkySymphony No 4
Ralph Vaughan WilliamsFlos Campi for Viola & Chorus
Ralph Vaughan WilliamsDona nobis pacem
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappanoconductor
Antoine Tamestitviola
London Symphony Chorus
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Classical music
The Marian Consort: The Language of Flowers
Acclaimed choral ensemble Marian Consort pays tribute to flowers and gardens both actual and allegorical, with music from the late Renaissance to the present day.
Rodrigo de CeballosHortus Conclusus
Amy BryceMadrigals for Plants
Juan Gutiérrez de PadillaMissa Ego flos campi – Kyrie and Gloria
Sebastián de VivancoVeni dilecte mi
Benjamin BrittenFlower Songs
Juan Gutiérrez de PadillaMissa Ego flos campi – Credo
Tomás Luis de VictoriaVidi speciosam
Sebastián de VivancoSicut lilium
Leo ChadburnFlower Dictionary
Francisco GuerreroEgo flos campi
The Marian Consortvocal ensemble
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Theatre & dance
Engruna Teatre: Univers
Live music, movement and poetic storytelling combine in this fun, sensory show that gives 0– 2-year-olds the space to explore in magical and unexpected ways.
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Cinema
Gamera the Brave + introduction by Yuriko Hamaguchi
The gigantic turtle is reincarnated once again in this family-friendly reboot, as the young kaiju forms a bond with a boy and grows up to battle a fearsome threat to humanity.
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Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra: Half Six Fix – Vaughan Williams
Kick-start your evening with a 60-minute Half Six Fix concert, showcasing two works by Vaughan Williams. Introduced by the performers, with screens in the hall to bring you closer to the action.
Ralph Vaughan WilliamsFlos Campi for Viola and Chorus
Ralph Vaughan WilliamsDona nobis pacem
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappanoconductor
Antoine Tamestitviola
London Symphony Chorus
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Theatre & dance
Engruna Teatre: Univers
Live music, movement and poetic storytelling combine in this fun, sensory show that gives 0– 2-year-olds the space to explore in magical and unexpected ways.
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Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano
Thea Musgrave paints with radiant colours, Walton gives flight to the viola, and Vaughan Williams dreams of London.
Thea MusgravePhoenix Rising
William WaltonViola Concerto
Ralph Vaughan WilliamsA London Symphony (Symphony No 2)
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappanoconductor
Antoine Tamestitviola
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Classical music
A Christmas Odyssey
Following the success of their festive 'Live from London' collab in 2024, Adrian Scarborough (History Boys, Gavin and Stacey) joins the BBC Singers on a Christmas journey of carols & literature.
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Theatre & dance
Engruna Teatre: Univers
Live music, movement and poetic storytelling combine in this fun, sensory show that gives 0– 2-year-olds the space to explore in magical and unexpected ways.
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Classical music
Arcadi Volodos in Recital
The Russian born master pianist Arcadi Volodos returns to the Barbican for a journey to the heart of the Romantic spirit.
Franz SchubertSonata in A major D959
Robert SchumannDavidsbündlertänze Op 6
Franz Liszt arr. VolodosHungarian Rhapsody No 13 in A minor, S. 244/13
Arcadi Volodospiano
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Theatre & dance
Engruna Teatre: Univers
Live music, movement and poetic storytelling combine in this fun, sensory show that gives 0– 2-year-olds the space to explore in magical and unexpected ways.
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Cinema
RBO Live: The Nutcracker
The enchanting ballet features Tchaikovsky's most familiar melodies and is bought to life with exquisite designs.
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Classical music
Academy of Ancient Music: Handel's Messiah
Laurence Cummings and Academy of Ancient Music perform Handel’s Messiah – a Christmas tradition that they’ve made their own.
George Frederic HandelMessiah
Academy of Ancient Music
Nardus Williams soprano
Reginald Mobleyalto
Thomas Walkertenor
Ashley Richesbass
Laurence Cummingsdirector & harpsichord
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Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano
Relive the golden age of Hollywood with music by some of cinema’s most brilliant and influential composers.
Programme to be announced
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappanoconductor
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Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano
Relive the golden age of Hollywood with music by some of cinema’s most brilliant and influential composers.
Programme to be announced
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappanoconductor
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Classical music
MacMillan's Christmas Oratorio
Sir James MacMillan conducts a starry performance of his huge, life-affirming Christmas Oratorio – music that speaks to listeners of all faiths and none.
James MacMillan Christmas Oratorio
BBC Symphony Orchestra
James MacMillanconductor
Rhian Loissoprano
Roderick Williamsbaritone
BBC Symphony Chorus
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Classical music
Christmas Carol Singalong
A Festive Celebration for the whole family. Get ready to raise your voices and your holiday spirits - Christmas Carol Singalong returns for a seasonal celebration like no other!
The Twelve Days of Christmas
Winter Wonderland
Merry Christmas Everybody
Frosty the Snowman
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Once In Royal David's City
Jonathan Cohenpresenter
Louise Dearmanguest singer
The London Concert Chorus
The London Concert Orchestra
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Classical music
Christmas with King’s College Choir
Step into the splendour of the season at Christmas with King’s College Choir, a sublime evening of music that captures the true spirit of Christmas.
TBC
Daniel Hyde conductor
King’s College Choir
City of London Choir
Philharmonia Orchestra
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Classical music
Candlelit Carols
A timeless Christmas tradition bathed in candlelight. Step into the gentle glow of candlelight and experience the true spirit of the season with Candlelit Carols, a heart warming evening of music.
Cullen Joy to the World
Handel Christmas Sequence from Messiah including Hallelujah Chorus
Handel Eternal Source of Light Divine
Willcocks Deck the Halls
Bach Air on the G String
Handel Zadok the Priest
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
O Come all ye Faithful
While shepherd's watched their flocks
Once in Royal David's City
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Steven Devineconductor
Coro Spezzato
Mozart Festival Orchestra
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Classical music
The Planets
A celestial journey through sound and symphony. Step into the cosmic splendour of Gustav Holst’s The Planets, in an evening that promises to stir the senses and ignite the imagination.
Verdi Force of Destiny Overture
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.2
Holst The Planets
Lee Reynoldsconductor
London Philharmonic Orchestra
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Classical music
The Best of John Williams
An Epic Night of Iconic Film Music. Experience the power and magic of the movies with The Best of John Williams.
Jaws
Harry Potter
E.T.
Star Wars
The Fablemans
Jurassic Park
Witches of Eastwick
Indiana Jones
Anthony Inglis conductor
London Concert Orchestra
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Classical music
Beethoven’s Ninth
A monumental night of music and majesty. Celebrate the power and passion of Beethoven’s greatest works in an unforgettable evening at out Hall.
Ludwig Van Beethoven Piano Concerto No 5, Emperor
Ludwig Van Beethoven Symphony No 9, Choral
Anthony Inglisconductor
London Concert Orchestra
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Classical music
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
A night of swing, nostalgia, and timeless classics. The Glenn Miller Orchestra brings the spirit of the 1940s to life, celebrating the unforgettable sound of Glenn Miller and the golden age of swing.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
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Classical music
The Music of Zimmer vs Williams
A cinematic battle of epic proportions. Prepare for an unforgettable evening as two of the greatest film composers of all time go head-to-head in The Music of Zimmer vs Williams in our Hall.
Anthony Inglisconductor
The London Concert Orchestra
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Classical music
New Year’s Day Proms
Start 2026 in unforgettable style with the New Year’s Day Proms in our Hall – a rousing celebration of classical favourites, uplifting anthems, and beloved operatic gems.
Nessun Dorma
Hornpipe
Pomp and Circumstance March No 1
Auld Lang Syne
Land of Hope and Glory
Anthony Inglisconductor
The London Concert Orchestra
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Classical music
The National Youth Orchestra
Join us as The National Youth Orchestra takes to the stage for a massive orchestral experience, alongside conductor Alexandre Bloch and cellist Inbal Segev.