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25 Oct 2013

Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop, Swingle Swingers

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Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop, Swingle Swingers
25 Oct 2013

Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop, Swingle Swingers

Brazil's flagship orchestra returns to London for a night of quintessentially '60s music with conductor Marin Alsop, a firm favourite with Southba ...

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25 Oct 2013

Bombino

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25 Oct 2013

Bombino

Born and raised in Niger, Bombino is a member of the nomadic Tuareg Ifoghas tribe.

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25 Oct 2013

Elizabeth Gilbert

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25 Oct 2013

Elizabeth Gilbert

The bestselling author of <i>Eat, Pray, Love</i> discusses her first novel for 12 years.

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26 Oct 2013

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Shostakovich speaks out

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London Philharmonic Orchestra
26 Oct 2013

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Shostakovich speaks out

Shostakovich's 13th Symphony, by turns stark and defiant, tender and warm, was astonishingly outspoken and delivered the composer's last major cla ...

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26 Oct 2013

1960s Saturday Pass

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1960s Saturday Pass
26 Oct 2013

1960s Saturday Pass

SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER Weekend events from 10am

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26 Oct 2013

1960s Weekend Pass

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1960s Weekend Pass
26 Oct 2013

1960s Weekend Pass

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26 Oct 2013

Now is the Time... Let Freedom Ring

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Now is the Time... Let Freedom Ring
26 Oct 2013

Now is the Time... Let Freedom Ring

We mark the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's 1963 speech with music and poetry.

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27 Oct 2013

Yellow Submarine

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27 Oct 2013

Yellow Submarine

Catch a screening of <i>Yellow Submarine</i> in The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall as part of The Rest Is Noise.

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27 Oct 2013

1960s Sunday Pass

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1960s Sunday Pass
27 Oct 2013

1960s Sunday Pass

SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER Weekend events from 10am

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29 Oct 2013

Frank Zappa's 200 Motels

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Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
29 Oct 2013

Frank Zappa's 200 Motels

One of the music events of the yea,r Frank Zappa's legendary 1971 work '200 Motels' is performed live in concert for the first ever time in the UK.

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29 Oct 2013

Poetry Library 60th Birthday Party

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29 Oct 2013

Poetry Library 60th Birthday Party

Celebrate the Poetry Library's 60th birthday in an evening of eclectic and unique poetry voices.

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30 Oct 2013

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Schnittke's vision of the future

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London Philharmonic Orchestra
30 Oct 2013

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Schnittke's vision of the future

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30 Oct 2013

Cedric Tiberghien, piano

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Cedric Tiberghien, piano
30 Oct 2013

Cedric Tiberghien, piano

The young French pianist C_dric Tiberghien immerses us in a programme filled with poetic associations _ the heady atmosphere of romantic Liszt, se ...

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31 Oct 2013

Philharmonia Orchestra: Music of Today

Resident at Southbank Centre

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Philharmonia Orchestra: Music of Today
31 Oct 2013

Philharmonia Orchestra: Music of Today

Resident at Southbank Centre

A portrait of Christophe Bertrand, conducted by Alejo Perez, including his 'Madrigal' - a tour de force for soprano and ensemble.

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31 Oct 2013

Philharmonia Orchestra

Temirkanov conducts Prokofiev and Rachmaninov

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Philharmonia Orchestra
31 Oct 2013

Philharmonia Orchestra

Temirkanov conducts Prokofiev and Rachmaninov

The St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra's Yuri Temirkanov conducts an all-Russian programme of Prokofiev and Rachmaninov.

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31 Oct 2013

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Gamechangers: Arcangelo Corelli

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Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
31 Oct 2013

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Gamechangers: Arcangelo Corelli

The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment marks the 300th anniversary of the death of Arcangelo Corelli, with a concert that contains music not ju ...

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2 Nov 2013

London Philharmonic Orchestra

From the Canyons to the Stars

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London Philharmonic Orchestra
2 Nov 2013

London Philharmonic Orchestra

From the Canyons to the Stars

In 1974, Olivier Messiaen gave birth to one of the most extraordinary musical creations of the last century, 'Des Canyons aux Etoiles'.

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2 Nov 2013

Politics and Spirituality Saturday Pass

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Politics and Spirituality Saturday Pass
2 Nov 2013

Politics and Spirituality Saturday Pass

SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER Weekend events from 10am

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2 Nov 2013

Politics and Spirituality Weekend Pass

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Politics and Spirituality Weekend Pass
2 Nov 2013

Politics and Spirituality Weekend Pass

SATURDAY 2 - SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER Weekend events from 10am.

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3 Nov 2013

LPO Funharmonics

The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra

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LPO Funharmonics
3 Nov 2013

LPO Funharmonics

The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra

Come and experience Benjamin Britten's masterpiece, 'The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra' - the perfect introduction to orchestral music, co ...

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3 Nov 2013

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
3 Nov 2013

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Britten's 'Death In Venice' is a complex masterpiece that embraces the sheer depth and spirit of humanity, offering an insight into the human cond ...

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3 Nov 2013

Solaris

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3 Nov 2013

Solaris

Catch a screening of <i>Solaris</i> in The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall as part of The Rest Is Noise.

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3 Nov 2013

Politics and Spirituality Sunday Pass

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Politics and Spirituality Sunday Pass
3 Nov 2013

Politics and Spirituality Sunday Pass

SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER Weekend events from 10am.

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5 Nov 2013

A Night Under The Stars

The Mozart Experience

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A Night Under The Stars
5 Nov 2013

A Night Under The Stars

The Mozart Experience

A gala evening of Mozart favourites in aid of The Passage - a London based charity that provides the resources to encourage, inspire and challenge ...

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5 Nov 2013

Philharmonia Orchestra: Martin Musical Scholarship Fund

Resident at Southbank Centre

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Philharmonia Orchestra: Martin Musical Scholarship Fund
5 Nov 2013

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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6 Nov 2013

London Philharmonic Orchestra Foyle Future Firsts

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London Philharmonic Orchestra Foyle Future Firsts
6 Nov 2013

London Philharmonic Orchestra Foyle Future Firsts

LPO Foyle Future Firsts, conducted by Ben Gernon, present a programme to include Galina Ustvolskaya's final work, Symphony No. 5 ('Amen').

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6 Nov 2013

London Philharmonic Orchestra

A timeless beauty

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London Philharmonic Orchestra
6 Nov 2013

London Philharmonic Orchestra

A timeless beauty

When Arvo P_rt's music began to be heard outside Estonia two decades ago, it felt like the opening of a door into another world.

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7 Nov 2013

Kaas Chante Piaf

Patricia Kaas performs the songs of Edith Piaf

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Kaas Chante Piaf
7 Nov 2013

Kaas Chante Piaf

Patricia Kaas performs the songs of Edith Piaf

Patricia Kaas sings 21 of the great Edith Piaf's iconic songs, arranged by Abel Korzeniowski.

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7 Nov 2013

The Works

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

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The Works
7 Nov 2013

The Works

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment's The Works gives audience members a guided tour to a selected piece of music, tonight Beethoven's light ...

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8 Nov 2013

London Philharmonic Orchestra

The Genius of Film Music 1960-1980

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London Philharmonic Orchestra
8 Nov 2013

London Philharmonic Orchestra

The Genius of Film Music 1960-1980

This is the first of two concerts celebrating the genius of film music.

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8 Nov 2013

Apartment House

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Apartment House
8 Nov 2013

Apartment House

Morton Feldman's epic <i>Patterns in a Chromatic Field is widely acknowledged as one of his finest late compositions.

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9 Nov 2013

Philip Glass Ensemble

Music in Twelve Parts

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Philip Glass Ensemble
9 Nov 2013

Philip Glass Ensemble

Music in Twelve Parts

A rare opportunity to hear a complete performance of Philip Glass's four-hour Minimalist masterpiece 'Music in Twelve Parts', performed by Philip ...

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9 Nov 2013

Koyaanisqatsi

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9 Nov 2013

Koyaanisqatsi

Catch a screening of <i>Koyaanisqatsi</i> in The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall as part of The Rest Is Noise.

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9 Nov 2013

Superpower Saturday Pass

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Superpower Saturday Pass
9 Nov 2013

Superpower Saturday Pass

SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER Weekend events from 10am

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9 Nov 2013

Superpower Weekend Pass

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Superpower Weekend Pass
9 Nov 2013

Superpower Weekend Pass

SATURDAY 9 - SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER Weekend events from 10am.

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10 Nov 2013

Steve Reich & The Colin Currie Group

Music for 18 Musicians

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Steve Reich & The Colin Currie Group
10 Nov 2013

Steve Reich & The Colin Currie Group

Music for 18 Musicians

Steve Reich himself is joining us for this concert, featuring a selection of his most bewitching scores.

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10 Nov 2013

Andrew Zolinsky, piano

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Andrew Zolinsky, piano
10 Nov 2013

Andrew Zolinsky, piano

As part of The Rest Is Noise festival, British pianist Andrew Zolinsky plays a recital at Southbank Centre.

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10 Nov 2013

Superpower Sunday Pass

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Superpower Sunday Pass
10 Nov 2013

Superpower Sunday Pass

SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER Weekend events from 10am.

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10 Nov 2013

Sondheim: Inside Out

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Sondheim: Inside Out
10 Nov 2013

Sondheim: Inside Out

We shine the spotlight on that great man of words and music, Stephen Sondheim.

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14 Nov 2013

Philharmonia Orchestra: Music of Today

Resident at Southbank Centre

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Philharmonia Orchestra: Music of Today
14 Nov 2013

Philharmonia Orchestra: Music of Today

Resident at Southbank Centre

A portrait of Benedict Mason, conducted by Johannes Debus.

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14 Nov 2013

Philharmonia Orchestra

Dudamel conducts Mahler

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Philharmonia Orchestra
14 Nov 2013

Philharmonia Orchestra

Dudamel conducts Mahler

Dudamel conducts Mahler's seventh symphony, one of his most bewitching musical creations.

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14 Nov 2013

Boris Giltburg, piano

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Boris Giltburg, piano
14 Nov 2013

Boris Giltburg, piano

The Russian-born pianist Boris Giltburg, frequently compared to Richter and Rubinstein, plays Prokofiev, Rachmaninov and Ravel.

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15 Nov 2013

Stan Sulzmann Neon Orchestra

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Stan Sulzmann Neon Orchestra
15 Nov 2013

Stan Sulzmann Neon Orchestra

Stan Sulzmann is without question one of the most highly respected contemporary-jazz musicians in the UK today.

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15 Nov 2013

Hugh Masekela & Larry Willis

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Hugh Masekela & Larry Willis
15 Nov 2013

Hugh Masekela & Larry Willis

A rare chance to see two-times Grammy winner Hugh Masekela and master pianist Larry Willis.

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16 Nov 2013

Schlippenbach Trio vs Noszferatu

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16 Nov 2013

Schlippenbach Trio vs Noszferatu

A new project combining two virtuosic trios, each with a maveric take on making music.

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16 Nov 2013

Arild Andersen

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Arild Andersen
16 Nov 2013

Arild Andersen

Norwegian master bassist Arild Andersen is a seminal figure in the evolution of European jazz.

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17 Nov 2013

Charlie Parker on Dial

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17 Nov 2013

Charlie Parker on Dial

This concert celebrates the music of Charlie Parker during the period he was recording for Dial Records (1946 to 1947).

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19 Nov 2013

Tigran Hamasyan

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Tigran Hamasyan
19 Nov 2013

Tigran Hamasyan

Pianist Tigran Hamasyan's marries jazz and the Armenian folk tradition.

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20 Nov 2013

A Tribute to Abram Wilson

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20 Nov 2013

A Tribute to Abram Wilson

The EFG London Jazz Festival pays tribute to the talents of trumpeter Abram Wilson.

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21 Nov 2013

Philharmonia Orchestra

This concert has been cancelled

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Philharmonia Orchestra
21 Nov 2013

Philharmonia Orchestra

This concert has been cancelled

An evening of Mozart and Bruckner conducted by one the greatest exponents of this music, Christoph von Dohnányi.

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