Become Ocean: Dalia Stasevska conducts John Luther Adams’s 21st century cult classic.
Programme to include:
John Luther AdamsBecome Ocean
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Dalia Stasevskaconductor
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Classical music
BBC Singers and Aaron Akugbo
The BBC Singers and Principal Guest Conductor Owain Park join forces with acclaimed Nigerian-Scottish trumpeter Aaron 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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Talks & events
Explorers: The Age of Discovery with James May
Join James May for a landmark live show, bringing to life the stories of the extraordinary explorers who traversed the deserts, scaled the mountains, sailed into the unknown.
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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 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 music
Les Arts Florissants & Amala Dianor Company
Blending a cappella singing with expressive movement, Gesualdo Passione crowns Paul Agnew and Les Arts Florissants' work on Carlo Gesualdo, in a modern creation by choreographer Amala Dianor.
Carlo GesualdoPassione
Les Arts Florissants
Paul Agnewconductor
Dancers of Amala Dianor Company
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Nil Venditti conducts Clyne, Puccini, Respighi and Say
Nil Venditti, Jess Gillam and the BBC Symphony Orchestra travel from the West of Ireland to the shores of the Bosphorus, in music by Ottorino Respighi, Giacomo Puccini, Fazil Say and Anna Clyne.
Fazil SayGrand Bazaar
Anna ClyneGlasslands
Giacomo Puccini Preludio Sinfonico
Ottorino RespighiFeste romane
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Nil Venditticonductor
Jess Gillamsaxophone
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Classical musicContemporary musicTalks & events
Darbar: Yogabliss to Live Music with Kanwal Ahluwalia
A holistic journey of movement and melody all set to the sounds of live Indian classical music for a unique experience.
Kanwal Ahluwalia practitioner
Kirpal Panesar esraj
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Classical musicContemporary music
Darbar: Indian Music Appreciation Course
Unlock the Enchanting World of Raga and Tala. One day. Countless centuries of musical brilliance.
Harmeet Virdeesitar
Sukhdeep Dhanjaltabla
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Classical musicContemporary musicTalks & events
Darbar: Aurabreath – Breathwork with Davel Patel
Breathe into your innate wisdom . Tune into the power of your breath with functional breathing practices designed to improve focus, calmness, and inner resilience.
Davel Patel practitioner
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Classical musicContemporary musicTalks & events
Darbar: Sacred Sound Bath with San Lau
Flow into Inner Peace. Experience the profound healing power of an immersive sound bath with gongs, crystal bowls, and percussion, creating an environment for deep relaxation and rejuvenation.
San Lau sound healing practitioner
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Classical musicContemporary musicTalks & events
Darbar: Raga Wellbeing with Jason Kalidas
Experience the healing power of Indian Ragas on the Bansuri and Tanpuras.
Jason Kalidas bansuri
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Contemporary music
Oh Wonder
Celebrate a decade of Oh Wonder as they bring a fresh take on their debut album to our stage.
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Classical musicContemporary musicTalks & events
Darbar: Yogabliss to Live Music with Kanwal Ahluwalia
A holistic journey of movement and melody all set to the sounds of live Indian classical music for a unique experience.
Kanwal Ahluwalia practitioner
Kirpal Panesar esraj
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Classical musicContemporary musicTalks & events
Darbar: Aurabreath – Breathwork with Davel Patel
Breathe into your innate wisdom . Tune into the power of your breath with functional breathing practices designed to improve focus, calmness, and inner resilience.
Davel Patel practitioner
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Classical musicContemporary musicTalks & events
Darbar: Sacred Sound Bath with San Lau
Flow into Inner Peace. Experience the profound healing power of an immersive sound bath with gongs, crystal bowls, and percussion, creating an environment for deep relaxation and rejuvenation.
San Lau sound healing practitioner
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Classical musicContemporary musicTalks & events
Darbar: Raga Wellbeing with Jason Kalidas
Experience the healing power of Indian Ragas on the Bansuri and Tanpuras.
Jason Kalidas bansuri
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Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra/Thomas Adès
Kaleidoscopic music by Adès and Ruders meet Sibelius’ evocative landscapes, and the promise of vibrant new music by Alex Paxton.
Alex Paxton World Builder, Creature (UK premiere)
Poul RudersPaganini Variations for Guitar and Orchestra (Guitar Concerto No 2)
Jean Sibelius Symphony No 3
Thomas Adès Aquifer
London Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Adès conductor
Sean Shibe guitar
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Talks & events
Merlin Sheldrake - The Secret Lives of Fungi LIVE
Join renowned biologist and bestselling author Merlin Sheldrake for a mind-expanding journey into the extraordinary world of fungi.
Two traditions, one soul: where strings speak and voices transcend.
Debasmita Bhatacharya sarod
Satyajit Talwalkar tabla
Pandit Premkumar Mallick and Prashant Mallick darbanga dhrupad
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Classical music
Sinfonia of London: Serenade
The barnstorming Sinfonia of London have garnered rave reviews since their relaunch in 2018, and this concert presents a rare opportunity to hear them in a smaller, more intimate arrangement.
Ralph Vaughan-WilliamsFantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
Benjamin BrittenSerenade for Tenor, Horns and Strings
Arthur BlissMusic for Strings
Frederic DeliusLate Swallows
Edward ElgarIntroduction and Allegro
Sinfonia of London
John Wilson conductor
Laurence Kilsbytenor
Christopher Parkeshorn
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Classical musicContemporary music
Darbar: Akkarai Sisters + Ruchira Kedar
One extraordinary evening. Two classical traditions.
Thomas Adès leads us through Sibelius’ Finland and conjures magical images in his own evocation of a Celtic legend.
Jean Sibelius Symphony No 4
Einojuhani RautavaaraDeux Sérénades
Thomas AdèsThe Origin of the Harp (for chamber orchestra)
Jean SibeliusSymphony No 6
London Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Adèsconductor
Johan Daleneviolin
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Classical musicContemporary music
Tabla duet by Yashwant Vaishnav + Vivek Pandya
When percussion transcends rhythm to become pure conversation .
Yashvant Vaishnav tabla
Vivek Pandyatabla
Tanmay Deochake harmonium
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Classical musicContemporary music
Darbar: Amaan Hussain + Sriranjani Tapasya
Experience the majestic breadth of Indian classical music in one extraordinary evening
Amaan Hussain sarangi
Vivek Pandyatabla
Sriranjani Tapasya carnatic vocal
Patri Satish Kumar mridangam
Jyotsna Srikanth carnatic violin
Ghatam Udupa ghatam
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Classical music
Seth Parker Woods: Thus Spoke Their Verse
Anchored by three Bach Sarabandes, cellist Seth Parker Woods explores three centuries of cello music, focusing on identity, storytelling, and polyphony.
Johann Sebastian BachSuite No 1, BWV 100: Sarabande
Coleridge-Taylor PerkinsonCalvary Ostinato from Lamentations: Black Folk/Song Suite
Giacinto ScelsiMaknongan for solo cello
Fredrick GiffordDifficult Grace, for speaking cellist and electronics
Johann Sebastian BachSuite No 2, BWV 1008: Sarabande
Nathalie JoachimDam Mwen Yo or cello and electronics
Alvin SingletonArgoru II for cello solo
Monty AdkinsWinter Tendrils for cello and fixed electronics
Johann Sebastian BachSuite No 5, BWV 1011: Sarabande
Conrad BeckDrei Epigramme für solo cello - I. Moderato and II. Tranquillo
Carlos SimonBetween Worlds for solo cello
Chinary UngKhse Buon for solo cello
Seth Parker Woodscello
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Classical music
Lintu conducts Shostakovich's Eighth Symphony
Shostakovich’s shattering Eighth Symphony is the climax of a gripping all-Russian programme from BBC Symphony Orchestra guest conductor Hannu Lintu and viola phenomenon Timothy Ridout.
Alfred SchnittkeViola Concerto
Dmitri ShostakovichSymphony No 8
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Hannu Lintuconductor
Timothy Ridoutviola
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Classical musicContemporary musicTalks & events
Darbar: Aurabreath – Breathwork with Davel Patel
Breathe into your innate wisdom . Tune into the power of your breath with functional breathing practices designed to improve focus, calmness, and inner resilience.