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Get a feel for Multitudes, an electrifying new arts festival at the Southbank Centre, powered by orchestral music.

Familiarise yourself with the baritone hailed as the greatest lieder singer of the 20th century.

Introducing the orchestra that calls a Peckham car-park home and continues to excel on so many levels.

Pianist, composer and technologist Zubin Kanga on his creative process, including expanding initial ideas and successful multi-tasking.

Innovative strings orchestra Scottish Ensemble share a 10 track playlist of tracks which best embody their musical approach.

Meet the composer who’s ‘instruments’ have included glass, conversation, and entire rivers.

Discover international artists who pushed boundaries with this playlist of lesser-known composers featured in our 2024 Sound Within Sound festival.

Discover pianist Margaret Leng Tan, the avant-garde performer who has become recognised as the world’s premiere virtuoso of the toy piano.

Maurizio Pollini first appeared at Royal Festival Hall in 1963. Take a look back through our archives at some of his notable performances.

Leading left-handed classical pianists including Daniel Barenboim, Nicholas McCarthy and Hélène Grimaud who’ve all performed in our auditoria.

Our Royal Festival Hall organ celebrated 70 years in 2024. The organ’s curator William McVicker’s short history includes the story of its creation.

The Royal Festival Hall organ is celebrated through memories of those who have heard it, and those who have been lucky enough to play it.