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6 Apr 2014

The Bach Choir: St. Matthew P

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6 Apr 2014

The Bach Choir: St. Matthew P

The Bach Choir's annual tradition of performing Bach's St Matthew Passion in English dates back to 1930.

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8 Apr 2014

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Gamechangers: Symphonic Greats

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Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
8 Apr 2014

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Gamechangers: Symphonic Greats

Two landmark symphonies make up this Gamechangers concert, Beethoven's explosive Seventh and Schubert's epic Ninth.

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9 Apr 2014

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Jukka-Pekka Saraste conductor

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London Philharmonic Orchestra
9 Apr 2014

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Jukka-Pekka Saraste conductor

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10 Apr 2014

Philharmonia Orchestra

Bohemian Legends

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Philharmonia Orchestra
10 Apr 2014

Philharmonia Orchestra

Bohemian Legends

The first concert in Jakub Hrusa's Czech series opens with two rarely performed works _ Janacek's breathtaking overture 'Jealousy', and Josef Suk' ...

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11 Apr 2014

Darkness and Light

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11 Apr 2014

Darkness and Light

This programme of organ music, played on the Royal Festival Hall's restored concert organ represents a collaboration between Belgian organist, com ...

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12 Apr 2014

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Górecki world premiere

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London Philharmonic Orchestra
12 Apr 2014

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Górecki world premiere

Works by Polish composer Alexandre Tansman and Igor Stravinsky, plus the world premiere of Gorecki's Symphony No. 4.

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13 Apr 2014

Philharmonia Orchestra

Bohemian Legends

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Philharmonia Orchestra
13 Apr 2014

Philharmonia Orchestra

Bohemian Legends

Janacek's Glagolitic Mass is an exultant affirmation of the power of love and friendship.

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16 Apr 2014

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Mitsuko Uchida plays Beethoven

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London Philharmonic Orchestra
16 Apr 2014

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Mitsuko Uchida plays Beethoven

Brahms' luminous Fourth Symphony and Beethoven's fire-cracking Third Piano Concerto.

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17 Apr 2014–18 Apr 2014

Christy Moore

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17 Apr 2014–18 Apr 2014

Christy Moore

Following sell-out performances in 2009, 2010 and 2012, the legendary Irish singer-songwriter Christy Moore returns to Royal Festival Hall.

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19 Apr 2014

National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain

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19 Apr 2014

National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain

NYO brings its trademark teenage energy and virtuosity to two powerfully contrasting portraits of what it means to stand apart from the crowd - or ...

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22 Apr 2014

Federico Colli, piano

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Federico Colli, piano
22 Apr 2014

Federico Colli, piano

Federico Colli, winner of the 2012 Leeds International Piano Competition, makes his eagerly anticipated Southbank Centre recital debut.

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22 Apr 2014

Steven Isserlis performs Elgar

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Steven Isserlis performs Elgar
22 Apr 2014

Steven Isserlis performs Elgar

The great cellist Steven Isserlis performs Elgar's Cello Concerto, with Kirill Karabits at the helm.

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25 Apr 2014

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Milos plays Rodrigo

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London Philharmonic Orchestra
25 Apr 2014

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Milos plays Rodrigo

Tchaikovsky's passionate Sixth contrasts with Rodrigo's evocative guitar concerto.

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25 Apr 2014

Isabelle Faust, Jean-Guihen Queyras and Alexander Melnikov

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Isabelle Faust, Jean-Guihen Queyras and Alexander Melnikov
25 Apr 2014

Isabelle Faust, Jean-Guihen Queyras and Alexander Melnikov

An all-star piano trio, led by sensational German violinist Isabelle Faust, plays Haydn, Beethoven and Schumann.

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26 Apr 2014

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Andsnes plays Beethoven's Emperor Concerto

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London Philharmonic Orchestra
26 Apr 2014

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Andsnes plays Beethoven's Emperor Concerto

Tchaikovsky's heart-rending final symphony and Beethoven's sublime 'Emperor' piano concerto.

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27 Apr 2014

OAE TOTS: Singing Time

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

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OAE TOTS: Singing Time
27 Apr 2014

OAE TOTS: Singing Time

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment's popular series of events for the very youngest music-lovers returns to Southbank Centre.

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28 Apr 2014

Philharmonia Orchestra: Martin Musical Scholarship Fund

Resident at Southbank Centre

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28 Apr 2014

Philharmonia Orchestra: Martin Musical Scholarship Fund

Resident at Southbank Centre

Recital by an award-winner of the Philharmonia Orchestra's Martin Musical Scholarship Fund.

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29 Apr 2014

Orchestra of St Paul's: Korngold, Shostakovich and Shakespeare

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29 Apr 2014

Orchestra of St Paul's: Korngold, Shostakovich and Shakespeare

Korngold's sumptuously romantic incidental music for a 1919 Viennese production of Much Ado About Nothing is partnered with Shostakovich's outrage ...

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29 Apr 2014

Joseph Calleja

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Joseph Calleja
29 Apr 2014

Joseph Calleja

Following his triumphant 2013 concert debut Joseph Calleja, the internationally acclaimed Maltese tenor and star of the 2012 Last Night of the Pro ...

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29 Apr 2014

Sergio Tiempo, piano

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Sergio Tiempo, piano
29 Apr 2014

Sergio Tiempo, piano

Venezuelan pianist Sergio Tiempo plays music dedicated to his family, including six of the Chopin Etudes.

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6 May 2014

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Gamechangers: Creation

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Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
6 May 2014

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Gamechangers: Creation

Sir Simon Rattle, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Principal Artist, returns to his 'home' orchestra to conduct Haydn's masterpiece and music ...

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7 May 2014

Gamelan Beginner Summer Course

Southbank Centre Community Gamelan

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Gamelan Beginner Summer Course
7 May 2014

Gamelan Beginner Summer Course

Southbank Centre Community Gamelan

This class is designed for complete gamelan novices and beginners who have been playing for less than two years.

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8 May 2014

Gamelan Intermediate Summer Course

Southbank Centre Community Gamelan

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8 May 2014

Gamelan Intermediate Summer Course

Southbank Centre Community Gamelan

The intermediate class caters for gamelan students with prior playing experience (approximately two years or more).

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8 May 2014

Steven Isserlis & Olli Mustonen, piano

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Steven Isserlis & Olli Mustonen, piano
8 May 2014

Steven Isserlis & Olli Mustonen, piano

Following his critically acclaimed performances of the complete Beethoven cello sonatas, cellist Steven Isserlis returns to Southbank Centre with ...

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8 May 2014

Gamelan Advanced Summer Course

Southbank Centre Community Gamelan

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8 May 2014

Gamelan Advanced Summer Course

Southbank Centre Community Gamelan

The advanced class is ideal for gamelan musicians with more than five years of previous playing experience.

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10 May 2014

Last Night of the Spring Proms

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10 May 2014

Last Night of the Spring Proms

Classic after classic after classic in this afternoon concert with a rousing, flag-waving finale.

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10 May 2014

Fauré: Requiem

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10 May 2014

Fauré: Requiem

Fauré's sublime choral masterpiece is a fitting finale to this evening of classics.

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11 May 2014

LPO FUNharmonics

Noses

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LPO FUNharmonics
11 May 2014

LPO FUNharmonics

Noses

In 'Noses', Benjamin Wallfisch creates a musical feast based on Roald Dahl's 'The Ant-Eater'

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11 May 2014

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Gamechangers Study Day: Creation

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11 May 2014

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Gamechangers Study Day: Creation

The OAE's annual study day this year focuses on Haydn's Creation, a pivotal work marking a seismic shift in musical history - a `gamechanger' - wh ...

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11 May 2014

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

In the spirit of tradition

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Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
11 May 2014

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

In the spirit of tradition

Famous Baroque music rubs shoulders with a very modern classic, Sally Beamish's 'Spinal Chords'.

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12 May 2014

Philharmonia Orchestra: Martin Musical Scholarship Fund

Resident at Southbank Centre

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Philharmonia Orchestra: Martin Musical Scholarship Fund
12 May 2014

Philharmonia Orchestra: Martin Musical Scholarship Fund

Resident at Southbank Centre

Recital by an award-winner of the Philharmonia Orchestra's Martin Musical Scholarship Fund.

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12 May 2014

Corinthian Chamber Orchestra

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Corinthian Chamber Orchestra
12 May 2014

Corinthian Chamber Orchestra

Join the Corinthian Chamber Orchestra for a stroll through Elgar's portrayal of the Italian summer landscape of Alassio In the South.

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14 May 2014

Charles Dutoit conducts Saint-Saens: Organ Symphony

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Charles Dutoit conducts Saint-Saens: Organ Symphony
14 May 2014

Charles Dutoit conducts Saint-Saens: Organ Symphony

Praised by The New York Times for her 'creamy singing', mezzo soprano Susan Graham performs Les nuits d'été by Berlioz - ...

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14 May 2014

Nikolai Lugansky piano

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Nikolai Lugansky piano
14 May 2014

Nikolai Lugansky piano

Russian pianist Nikolai Lugansky plays Rachmaninov, Prokofiev and Franck.

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15 May 2014

Philharmonia Orchestra: Martin Musical Scholarship Fund

Resident at Southbank Centre

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15 May 2014

Philharmonia Orchestra: Martin Musical Scholarship Fund

Resident at Southbank Centre

Recital by an award-winner of the Philharmonia Orchestra's Martin Musical Scholarship Fund.

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15 May 2014

Philharmonia Orchestra

Bohemian Legends

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Philharmonia Orchestra
15 May 2014

Philharmonia Orchestra

Bohemian Legends

The final Czech concert conducted by Jakub Hrusa pairs Dvorák's eloquent Cello Concerto with his son-in-law Josef Suk's heartfelt As ...

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17 May 2014

Orchestra & Chorus of Santa Cecilia, Sir Antonio Pappano

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Orchestra & Chorus of Santa Cecilia, Sir Antonio Pappano
17 May 2014

Orchestra & Chorus of Santa Cecilia, Sir Antonio Pappano

Musical Director of the Royal Opera House Antonio Pappano conducts the vast forces of his Italian orchestra and chorus in its London debut at this ...

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18 May 2014

Orchestra and Chorus of Santa Cecilia, Sir Antonio Pappano

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Orchestra and Chorus of Santa Cecilia, Sir Antonio Pappano
18 May 2014

Orchestra and Chorus of Santa Cecilia, Sir Antonio Pappano

An evening of all-Italian sound as Verdi's much-loved Requiem is played, conducted and sung by some of Italy's finest musicians and performers.

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20 May 2014

Charles Dutoit conducts French Favourites

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Charles Dutoit conducts French Favourites
20 May 2014

Charles Dutoit conducts French Favourites

Stephen Hough is one of the most dynamic and versatile pianists of his generation, and brings his astute insight and finesse to the Piano Concerto No.

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4 Jun 2014

Khatia Buniatishvili, piano

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Khatia Buniatishvili, piano
4 Jun 2014

Khatia Buniatishvili, piano

The first chance to hear the Georgian pianist, who has been enjoying a meteoric rise to fame, in the International Piano Series.

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5 Jun 2014

Philharmonia Orchestra: Martin Musical Scholarship Fund

Resident at Southbank Centre

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5 Jun 2014

Philharmonia Orchestra: Martin Musical Scholarship Fund

Resident at Southbank Centre

Recital by an award-winner of the Philharmonia Orchestra's Martin Musical Scholarship Fund.

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5 Jun 2014

Philharmonia Orchestra

Richard Strauss 150th Anniversary Celebration

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Philharmonia Orchestra
5 Jun 2014

Philharmonia Orchestra

Richard Strauss 150th Anniversary Celebration

The Philharmonia's Richard Strauss 150th Anniversary Celebration continues with one of his finest works, the 'Four Last Songs'.

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5 Jun 2014

Goldsmiths Choral Union & Musicians of London

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5 Jun 2014

Goldsmiths Choral Union & Musicians of London

Celebrated London choir, Goldsmiths Choral Union, performs Bach's Mass in B minor with an outstanding solo line-up and authentic orchestral forces ...

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6 Jun 2014

Teresa Carreño Youth Orchestra of Venezuela and Christian Vásquez

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Teresa Carreño Youth Orchestra of Venezuela and Christian Vásquez
6 Jun 2014

Teresa Carreño Youth Orchestra of Venezuela and Christian Vásquez

We're delighted to welcome back Venezuelan music phenomenon the Teresa Carreno Youth Orchestra, following their five-star reviews in 2010.

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7 Jun 2014

Grand Organ Gala

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Grand Organ Gala
7 Jun 2014

Grand Organ Gala

'The King of Instruments' resounds in this celebration of the newly restored Royal Festival Hall grand organ, featuring all your favourite classics.

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8 Jun 2014

Teresa Carreño Youth Orchestra of Venezuela and Christian Vásquez

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Teresa Carreño Youth Orchestra of Venezuela and Christian Vásquez
8 Jun 2014

Teresa Carreño Youth Orchestra of Venezuela and Christian Vásquez

See the next generation of musicians to come out of the celebrated Venezuelan El Sistema music-teaching programme as the sister orchestra of the S ...

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8 Jun 2014

Verdi: Stiffelio

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8 Jun 2014

Verdi: Stiffelio

At 37, Verdi had already completed 15 operas before Stiffelio appeared in Trieste in 1850.

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10 Jun 2014

The Bach Choir & Berlioz: Te Deum

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10 Jun 2014

The Bach Choir & Berlioz: Te Deum

What better way to showcase the newly refurbished organ in Royal Festival Hall than to perform Berlioz's Te Deum? The Te Deum calls for a large nu ...

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10 Jun 2014

Benjamin Grosvenor & Endellion String Quartet

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Benjamin Grosvenor & Endellion String Quartet
10 Jun 2014

Benjamin Grosvenor & Endellion String Quartet

Few pianists in recent years have created such a sensation as Benjamin Grosvenor.

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11 Jun 2014

John Williams performs Concierto de Aranjuez

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John Williams performs Concierto de Aranjuez
11 Jun 2014

John Williams performs Concierto de Aranjuez

One of the most celebrated classical guitarist in the world, John Williams, performs what is surely the globes most popular Guitar Concerto - Rodr ...

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