The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra's brass and wind sections shine at this afternoon concert featuring contemporary music for wind and brass instruments at Maida Vale Studios.
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra's brass and wind sections shine at this afternoon concert featuring contemporary music for wind and brass instruments at Maida Vale Studios.
Semyon Bychkov conducts the London premiere of Detlev Glanert's 'Brahms Fantasie'
Semyon Bychkov conducts the London premiere of Detlev Glanert's 'Brahms Fantasie'
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Hear Elgar's striking choral pieces in the stunning St Giles' Cripplegate
Hear Elgar's striking choral pieces in the stunning St Giles' Cripplegate
Sakari Oramo conducts the UK premiere of Anna Clyne's 'The Seamstress'
Sakari Oramo conducts the UK premiere of Anna Clyne's 'The Seamstress'
Conductor Laureate Sir Andrew Davis takes on Berlioz’s complete ‘dramatic symphony’, a re-telling of Shakespeare’s indelible tragedy
Conductor Laureate Sir Andrew Davis takes on Berlioz’s complete ‘dramatic symphony’, a re-telling of Shakespeare’s indelible tragedy
Vedernikov promises to ignite this Russian programme, featuring virtuoso Lawrence Power in Schnittke’s powerful Viola Concerto.
Vedernikov promises to ignite this Russian programme, featuring virtuoso Lawrence Power in Schnittke’s powerful Viola Concerto.
Sakari Oramo conducts soprano Renée Fleming
Sakari Oramo conducts soprano Renée Fleming
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra perform the UK Premiere of 'La Commedia', Louis Andriessen's his huge, riotous reinvention of Dante
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra perform the UK Premiere of 'La Commedia', Louis Andriessen's his huge, riotous reinvention of Dante
Louis Andriessen introduces his life and music, followed by a concert from the Guildhall New Music Ensemble
Louis Andriessen introduces his life and music, followed by a concert from the Guildhall New Music Ensemble
Andrew Gourlay conducts Bach, Stravinsky, Reich and Andriessen
Andrew Gourlay conducts Bach, Stravinsky, Reich and Andriessen
The culmination of a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra and Britten Sinfonia learning project based on Louis Andriessen’s seminal work 'Worker's Union'.
Pwyll Ap Sion discusses the music performed in tonight’s concert.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ SO perform the UK Premiere of two pieces by Louis Andriessen
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ SO perform the UK Premiere of two pieces by Louis Andriessen
Join the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra and conductor Markus Stenz for an afternoon of music by Weber, Wagner, Hindemith and Poul Ruders at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Maida Vale Studios.
Join the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra and conductor Markus Stenz for an afternoon of music by Weber, Wagner, Hindemith and Poul Ruders at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Maida Vale Studios.
Pianist Hong Xu performs with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra, as conductor Markus Stenz makes a welcome return to the Barbican for this all-German programme
Pianist Hong Xu performs with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra, as conductor Markus Stenz makes a welcome return to the Barbican for this all-German programme
Expect a riot of colour in an evening that mixes two theatrical suites with a sparkling new piano
Expect a riot of colour in an evening that mixes two theatrical suites with a sparkling new piano
A very special presentation of Britten’s Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia with new film interpretations by BAFTA-winning artist Tal Rosner.
A very special presentation of Britten’s Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia with new film interpretations by BAFTA-winning artist Tal Rosner.
Celebrate International Women’s Day 2016 – a global day recognising the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of woman – with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers at Maida Vale.
Celebrate International Women’s Day 2016 – a global day recognising the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of woman – with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers at Maida Vale.
Gergely Madaras conducts Orff's Carmina Burana with the Nottingham Harmonic Choir, and works by Weber and Hindemith.
Gergely Madaras conducts Orff's Carmina Burana with the Nottingham Harmonic Choir, and works by Weber and Hindemith.
Oliver Knussen conducts Iestyn Davies and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers for the UK premiere of George Benjamin's 'Dream of the Song'
Oliver Knussen conducts Iestyn Davies and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers for the UK premiere of George Benjamin's 'Dream of the Song'
Join the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra and conductor Pierre-André Valade for an afternoon of invigorating contemporary orchestral music at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Maida Vale Studios.
Join the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra and conductor Pierre-André Valade for an afternoon of invigorating contemporary orchestral music at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Maida Vale Studios.
Join the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra at Maida Vale Studios for a concert programmed and conducted by Australian composer Brett Dean.
Join the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra at Maida Vale Studios for a concert programmed and conducted by Australian composer Brett Dean.
Trombonist and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ New Generation Artist Peter Moore joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra and French contemporary music expert Franck Ollu to perform Henri Tomasi’s virtuosic Trombone Concerto at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Maida Vale Studios.
Trombonist and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ New Generation Artist Peter Moore joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra and French contemporary music expert Franck Ollu to perform Henri Tomasi’s virtuosic Trombone Concerto at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Maida Vale Studios.
A chance to hear ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo and Artist in Association Brett Dean in conversation.
Sakari Oramo continues his exploration of great British orchestral music with Elgar’s ground-breaking first symphony and Bax's luminous tone poem The Garden of Fand
Sakari Oramo continues his exploration of great British orchestral music with Elgar’s ground-breaking first symphony and Bax's luminous tone poem The Garden of Fand
Hear five American choral classics from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers
Hear five American choral classics from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers
An intoxicating blend of Ravel's sensuous G major concerto and Bernstein's roof-raising dances from West Side Story, spliced with two high-octane new American works
An intoxicating blend of Ravel's sensuous G major concerto and Bernstein's roof-raising dances from West Side Story, spliced with two high-octane new American works
Film screening of L'amour d'une femme, dir. Jean Grémillon, music by Elsa Barraine and Henri Dutilleux
Intricate chamber music by Henri Dutilleux
Intricate chamber music by Henri Dutilleux
An introduction to Henri Dutilleux and his music with Dr Caroline Potter of Kingston University
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ SO perform four of Henri Dutilleux's best loved pieces
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ SO perform four of Henri Dutilleux's best loved pieces
Let the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra and special guests take you on a thrilling, family-friendly journey through music
Let the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra and special guests take you on a thrilling, family-friendly journey through music
A rare performance of Bellini's very first opera, featuring an all-star cast.
A rare performance of Bellini's very first opera, featuring an all-star cast.
Join us in a day of activities with leading musicians to celebrate ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Young Musician of the Year 2016
The climax of country’s most prestigious prize for young musicians, with each finalist performing with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra.
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Sakari Oramo concludes the season series conducting two masterpieces from 1936, composed under the looming threat of war
Sakari Oramo concludes the season series conducting two masterpieces from 1936, composed under the looming threat of war
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra, makes its first appearance in Prague under the baton of its Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo.
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra, makes its first appearance in Prague under the baton of its Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo.
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ SO's second performance at the Prague Spring Festival
Join the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Chorus, for a dramatic exploration of works by some of the most celebrated choral composers of the 21st century
Join the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Chorus, for a dramatic exploration of works by some of the most celebrated choral composers of the 21st century
Oliver Knussen conducts music by Butterworth, Berg and Carter, plus two new works by English composers.
Oliver Knussen conducts music by Butterworth, Berg and Carter, plus two new works by English composers.
Inspired by this year’s Shakespeare anniversary and his most famous pair of characters, the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra presents an evening of orchestral virtuosity on the biggest of themes: love.
Inspired by this year’s Shakespeare anniversary and his most famous pair of characters, the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra presents an evening of orchestral virtuosity on the biggest of themes: love.
Look behind the scenes and under the bonnet of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ symphony orchestra in action.
Look behind the scenes and under the bonnet of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ symphony orchestra in action.
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra plays Sally Beamish's work inspired by George Mackay Brown’s novel Magnus, full of northern light and seascapes.
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra plays Sally Beamish's work inspired by George Mackay Brown’s novel Magnus, full of northern light and seascapes.
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra joins senior politicians, the Archbishop of Canterbury, British and French choirs, military bands and school children at the Thiepval Memorial for the for a service marking 100 years since the Battle of the Somme.
This year’s festival kicks off with Tchaikovsky’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Fantasy-Overture before Sol Gabetta performs Elgar’s Cello Concerto. Finally, hear one of the greatest cantatas of the 20th century – Prokofiev’s 'Alexander Nevsky'.
This year’s festival kicks off with Tchaikovsky’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Fantasy-Overture before Sol Gabetta performs Elgar’s Cello Concerto. Finally, hear one of the greatest cantatas of the 20th century – Prokofiev’s 'Alexander Nevsky'.
Join professional musicians for a family-friendly introduction to tonight’s Prom. Bring your instrument and join in!
Marc Minkowski conducts the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers in Poulenc’s choral masterpiece, the Stabat Mater, and Stravinsky’s *Pulcinella* Suite.
Marc Minkowski conducts the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers in Poulenc’s choral masterpiece, the Stabat Mater, and Stravinsky’s *Pulcinella* Suite.
Join professional musicians to create your own music inspired by Ten Pieces II.
Learn to scratch with world champion DJ Mr Switch.
Tchaikovsky’s symphonic work inspired by The Tempest opens the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra’s third Prom, before a world premiere by Anthony Payne and Ray Chen’s performance of Bruch’s Violin Concerto
Tchaikovsky’s symphonic work inspired by The Tempest opens the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra’s third Prom, before a world premiere by Anthony Payne and Ray Chen’s performance of Bruch’s Violin Concerto
Join professional musicians for a family-friendly introduction to tonight’s Prom. Bring your instrument and join in!
Join professional musicians to create your own music inspired by this afternoon’s Prom.
Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite opens a programme which also includes a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ commission by Lera Auerbach and Debussy’s incidental music for King Lear and La mer. Edward Gardner conducts.
Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite opens a programme which also includes a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ commission by Lera Auerbach and Debussy’s incidental music for King Lear and La mer. Edward Gardner conducts.
Peter Serkin is the soloist in Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 2, before the UK premiere of Reinbert de Leeuw’s symphonic poem Der nächtliche Wanderer.
Peter Serkin is the soloist in Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 2, before the UK premiere of Reinbert de Leeuw’s symphonic poem Der nächtliche Wanderer.
Join Hannah Kendall in picking apart new music from one of today's most exciting composers, Helen Grime
Jamie Cullum shares his song-writing skills and expertise from behind the piano.
A unique opportunity to play alongside Guy Johnston in a one-off cello ensemble.
Trumpeter Håkan Hardenberger, banjo player Mats Bergström and accordionist Claudia Buder perform HK Gruber’s Busking, in a Prom which also includes Dutilleux’s Timbres, espace, mouvement and Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony.
Trumpeter Håkan Hardenberger, banjo player Mats Bergström and accordionist Claudia Buder perform HK Gruber’s Busking, in a Prom which also includes Dutilleux’s Timbres, espace, mouvement and Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony.
The Proms continues its Mahler strand with a performance of the iconic Fifth Symphony by the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra. Also on the programme is Haydn’s Symphony No. 34 and the world premiere of Charlotte Bray’s Falling in the Fire.
The Proms continues its Mahler strand with a performance of the iconic Fifth Symphony by the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra. Also on the programme is Haydn’s Symphony No. 34 and the world premiere of Charlotte Bray’s Falling in the Fire.
Soprano Karita Mattila stars in this performance of JanáÄek’s fascinating opera about immortality, death and finding meaning in life. Jiřà BÄ›lohlávek conducts the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra.
Soprano Karita Mattila stars in this performance of JanáÄek’s fascinating opera about immortality, death and finding meaning in life. Jiřà BÄ›lohlávek conducts the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra.
Join pianist Gabriela Montero to explore the wonderful world of improvisation.
Continuing the Shakespeare theme this season, Tchaikovsky’s Hamlet Overture is the curtain-opener for a concert that also includes Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (with soloist Stephen Hough) and Prokofiev’s Third Symphony.
Continuing the Shakespeare theme this season, Tchaikovsky’s Hamlet Overture is the curtain-opener for a concert that also includes Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (with soloist Stephen Hough) and Prokofiev’s Third Symphony.
Learn to arrange like a pro with Jules Buckley and a band of professional musicians.
Spend an afternoon creating music with members of Multi-Story: the resident orchestra at Bold Tendencies multi-storey car park in Peckham.
Continue your CBeebies family adventure at the Proms and join in our range of activities from arts and crafts to music and dance. You never know, your favourite CBeebies character might even pop in to say hello!
The UK premiere of Thomas Larcher’s Symphony No. 2 opens this ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra Prom, before performances of Wagner’s Wesendonck Lieder and Strauss’s epic Alpine Symphony. Semyon Bychkov conducts.
The UK premiere of Thomas Larcher’s Symphony No. 2 opens this ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra Prom, before performances of Wagner’s Wesendonck Lieder and Strauss’s epic Alpine Symphony. Semyon Bychkov conducts.
Continue your CBeebies family adventure at the Proms.
Baiba Skride performs Mozart’s ‘Turkish’ Violin Concerto before a performance of Zemlinsky’s Lyric Symphony, with baritone Christopher Maltman and soprano Siobhan Stagg. Simone Young conducts the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra.
Baiba Skride performs Mozart’s ‘Turkish’ Violin Concerto before a performance of Zemlinsky’s Lyric Symphony, with baritone Christopher Maltman and soprano Siobhan Stagg. Simone Young conducts the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra.
Tenor Juan Diego Flórez brings music by Verdi, Donizetti and Rossini to the Last Night. Also on the programme: Vaughan Williams’s Serenade to Music, Butterworth’s On the Banks of Green Willow and Britten’s Matinées musicales. Sakari Oramo conducts.
Tenor Juan Diego Flórez brings music by Verdi, Donizetti and Rossini to the Last Night. Also on the programme: Vaughan Williams’s Serenade to Music, Butterworth’s On the Banks of Green Willow and Britten’s Matinées musicales. Sakari Oramo conducts.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ SO Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo launches the 2016-17 season with a UK premiere from Brett Dean and Richard Strauss’s extravagant tone poem.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ SO Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo launches the 2016-17 season with a UK premiere from Brett Dean and Richard Strauss’s extravagant tone poem.
A rare opportunity to experience Schmitt’s Antoine et Cléopâtre in a dramatic context with readings by actors from Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
A rare opportunity to experience Schmitt’s Antoine et Cléopâtre in a dramatic context with readings by actors from Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
Martyn Brabbins conducts Havergal Brian's Irish mythology-inspired Sixth Symphony, and Grøndahl's Trombone Concerto.
Martyn Brabbins conducts Havergal Brian's Irish mythology-inspired Sixth Symphony, and Grøndahl's Trombone Concerto.
An opportunity for singers who are interested in auditioning for the Chorus to take part in a rehearsal of Berlioz's Grande messe des morts
A screening of the 1922 silent film Robin Hood accompanied by a live performance of Neil Brand’s magnificent score.
An exploration of Tchaikvsky’s relationship with his muse and patron Nadezhda von Meck featuring Musicians from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
Semyon Bychkov explores the music of Tchaikovsky over three concerts starting with the Second Piano Concerto and the Manfred Symphony.
Semyon Bychkov explores the music of Tchaikovsky over three concerts starting with the Second Piano Concerto and the Manfred Symphony.
Discover three different faces of Tchaikovsky in this second concert exploring his music, plus a powerful overture by one of his pupils, Taneyev.
Discover three different faces of Tchaikovsky in this second concert exploring his music, plus a powerful overture by one of his pupils, Taneyev.
Bring your family along to this fun interactive workshop and receive concert tickets for just £5 (plus booking fee).
Semyon Bychkov concludes his exploration of Tchaikovsky’s music with the composer’s great Pathétique symphony preceded by Rachmaninov’s colourful choral symphony The Bells.
Semyon Bychkov concludes his exploration of Tchaikovsky’s music with the composer’s great Pathétique symphony preceded by Rachmaninov’s colourful choral symphony The Bells.
Joshua Weilerstein conducts Rachmaninov’s energising Symphonic Dances and the world premiere of Brett Dean’s Hamlet Diffraction.
Joshua Weilerstein conducts Rachmaninov’s energising Symphonic Dances and the world premiere of Brett Dean’s Hamlet Diffraction.
Continuing its focus on rarely-performed British music this autumn, the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra and conductor Michael Seal give a concert of music by Malcolm Arnold, Britten and Adrian Sutton at Maida Vale Studios.
Continuing its focus on rarely-performed British music this autumn, the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra and conductor Michael Seal give a concert of music by Malcolm Arnold, Britten and Adrian Sutton at Maida Vale Studios.
Berlioz's breath-taking, roof-raising Requiem, performed in a similarly epic venue, the Royal Albert Hall on Remembrance Sunday.
Berlioz's breath-taking, roof-raising Requiem, performed in a similarly epic venue, the Royal Albert Hall on Remembrance Sunday.
Develop your vocal technique with Mary King and members of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers as they rehearse Kurt Weill's 'The Seven Deadly Sins'.
A concert celebrating the music of two European émigrés, Erich Wolfgang Korngold and Kurt Weill, who fled to the US in the 1930s.
A concert celebrating the music of two European émigrés, Erich Wolfgang Korngold and Kurt Weill, who fled to the US in the 1930s.
Starring Albert Finney as Hercule Poiret, the film is based on Agatha Christie’s classic book.
Chamber music by Richard Rodney Bennett, performed by students from the Guildhall School.
Chamber music by Richard Rodney Bennett, performed by students from the Guildhall School.
The man and the music: an introductory talk with archive footage.
A journey celebrating Bennett’s mastery of the orchestra with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra and the composer’s former musical partner Claire Martin.
A journey celebrating Bennett’s mastery of the orchestra with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra and the composer’s former musical partner Claire Martin.
Join the Claire Martin Band for a free jazz performance in the Barbican Foyer as part of the Total Immersion: Richard Rodney Bennett day.
Rumon Gamba conducts the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra & Chorus in a musical feast demonstrating Richard Rodney Bennett’s versatility as a composer.
Rumon Gamba conducts the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra & Chorus in a musical feast demonstrating Richard Rodney Bennett’s versatility as a composer.
Bring your family along to this fun interactive workshop and receive concert tickets for just £5 (plus booking fee).
Bah, humbug. Join Ebenezer Scrooge and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra, for Charles Dickens’s festive tale, adapted by composer Neil Brand.
Bah, humbug. Join Ebenezer Scrooge and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra, for Charles Dickens’s festive tale, adapted by composer Neil Brand.
Join the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers for Dickens's Yuletide classic
An invigorating concert featuring the world premiere of a Concerto for Brass and Orchestra, Haydn’s Symphony No 83 amusingly nicknamed ‘The Hen’, and Stravinsky’s epic The Firebird.
An invigorating concert featuring the world premiere of a Concerto for Brass and Orchestra, Haydn’s Symphony No 83 amusingly nicknamed ‘The Hen’, and Stravinsky’s epic The Firebird.
Mischa Damev conducts Tchaikovsky's captivating First Symphony 'Winter Daydreams' and Andrei Golovin's Canto d'attesa with Esther Yoo
Mischa Damev conducts Tchaikovsky's captivating First Symphony 'Winter Daydreams' and Andrei Golovin's Canto d'attesa with Esther Yoo
Two Russian blockbusters frame the UK premiere of True Fire: a new commission specially written for Barbican featured artist Gerald Finley.
Two Russian blockbusters frame the UK premiere of True Fire: a new commission specially written for Barbican featured artist Gerald Finley.
A night of wit, words and music with David Sedaris and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra.