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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.

The American soprano talks about her inspirations, her favourite concert halls and what it feels like to perform, in this 2023 interview.

Organist James McVinnie plays the London Royal Festival Hall organ and gives an introduction to the features of the instrument.

The acclaimed violinist answers questions about her life as a musician and becoming one of our Resident Artists in this 2024 interview.

Listen to a playlist of music by artists who appeared at the Southbank Centre as part of our 2024 South Asian Sounds series.

Ease your way into Christmas with this Spotify playlist of classical music with a hint of Christmas.

Some of the most famous classical music siblings and families performing today, including the Kanneh-Masons and Katia and Marielle Labèque.

Did you know pianists often have a number of different pianos to choose to perform their concerts on? Alice Sara Ott explains how she chooses hers.

Master violinist, composer, conductor, soldier and swordsman. Discover one of the most accomplished men of his time.

Pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard discusses composer György Ligeti, including his favourite performances of Ligeti’s work, and favourite stories.