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Gamelan Room
Family Gamelan Taster Sessions
Saturday 7 January 2012 - Saturday 18 February 2012
Come and experience the beautiful Javanese gamelan percussion orchestra at Southbank Centre.
Royal Festival Hall
Philharmonia Orchestra: Music of Today
Thursday 9 February 2012
Ivan Fedele's Maja is one of our time's most enchanting vocal cycles.
Royal Festival Hall
Thursday 9 February 2012
The Philharmonia performs the central work in the trilogy of Shostakovich's 'War Symphonies', conducted by exciting young conductor Tugan Sokhiev.
Purcell Room
Salomé: 1923 movie and Charlie Barber's music live
Thursday 9 February 2012
A rare screening of the classic 1923 silent movie Salomé complete with a live score by Charlie Barber.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Thursday 9 February 2012
As well as being a one-time member of Magazine and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Barry Adamson has been responsible for a host of brilliantly textured solo records including Moss Side Story and the Mercury Prize nominated Soul Murder.
Royal Festival Hall
Friday 10 February 2012
Marin Alsop conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra, performing works by Dvorák, Chopin and Kodály.
The Clore Ballroom
Byron Wallen & The Organisation
Friday 10 February 2012
Byron Wallen is 'one of the most innovative, exciting and original trumpet players alive' (Jazzwise Magazine)
Purcell Room
Friday 10 February 2012
Ivo Neame is fast establishing himself as one of the leading pianists and composers on the British scene.
Foyer Bar - level 2
Friday 10 February 2012
Trio Manouche are one of the UK's leading gypsy-swing ensembles.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Friday 10 February 2012
In this concert the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment takes centre-stage in the Cultural Olympiad celebrations, with the world premiere of Spinal Chords by Sally Beamish.
Royal Festival Hall
Close up with Charles Hazlewood & The Philharmonia Orchestra: Pictures at an Exhibition
Saturday 11 February 2012
Charles Hazlewood joins 250 schoolchildren to bring you a colourful concert that combines painting, music and lots of singing! Conductor Charles Hazlewood conducts a young choir, part of Southwark Excellence in Schools, who share a stage with the Philharmonia Orchestra.
The Clore Ballroom
Saturday 11 February 2012 - Saturday 11 February 2012
Roll up for a musical tour of the animal kingdom.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Saturday 11 February 2012
The London Sinfonietta presents a portrait of Olga Neuwirth, the Austrian composer who came to prominence in the UK with her operatic adaptation of David Lynch's Lost Highway produced by the ENO and Young Vic.
Purcell Room
Fats Waller Valentine Anniversary Concert
Saturday 11 February 2012
This popular tribute performance honours Fats Waller's brilliant musical gifts, showcasing his beautifully crafted jazz compositions and celebrating his life and legacy.
Level 2 Foyers at Royal Festival Hall
Saturday 11 February 2012 - Sunday 12 February 2012
Drop in to see the Book Doctor and leave with your very own book prescription from Julia Eccleshare, Children's Editor for The Guardian.
Royal Festival Hall
Sunday 12 February 2012
Acclaimed as 'unmissable' by The Guardian, Richard Goode's recitals have been delighting audiences on both sides of the Atlantic for many years.
Purcell Room
Study Day: Berlioz's Roméo et Juliette (Part 1)
Sunday 12 February 2012
Ahead of the OAE's performance of Berlioz's Roméo et Juliette on 18 February this study day gives you a chance to delve further behind this unique piece
Purcell Room
Study Day: Berlioz's Roméo et Juliette (Part 2)
Sunday 12 February 2012
Ahead of the OAE's performance of Berlioz's mammoth Romeo et Juliette on 18 February, this study day gives you a chance to find out more about the piece.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Sunday 12 February 2012
Often referred to as 'the Hendrix of the Sahara', Vieux Farka Toure is the son of legendary Malian guitar player Ali Farka Toure.
The Clore Ballroom
Dr Octopus & his Wheels of Steel
Monday 13 February 2012 - Tuesday 21 February 2012
Join DJ and poet Charlie Dark as he takes you on a poetical adventure deep beneath the sea.