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Choose from over 200 incredible classical concerts that look to the future of what music can be and who it is for.

Explore our series below to discover some of the most exciting artists, conductors, orchestras and ensembles the world over.

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Juanjo Mena, conductor

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7:30 pm
Fri 22 Feb 2019
7:30 pm | Fri 22 Feb 2019
Classical music
Orchestra

Poetry and Passion

Poetry and Passion

Hear Beethoven’s five piano concertos over two action-packed concerts
Hear Beethoven’s five piano concertos over two action-packed concerts
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12:00 pm
Sat 23 Feb 2019
12:00 pm | Sat 23 Feb 2019
Classical music

Beethoven's Piano Concertos

Beethoven's Piano Concertos

Take a closer look at Beethoven’s piano concertos in this study day
Take a closer look at Beethoven’s piano concertos in this study day
Part of Classical music
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7:30 pm
Sat 23 Feb 2019
7:30 pm | Sat 23 Feb 2019
Classical music
Orchestra

The Emperor

The Emperor

Surmount one of the pinnacles of art in the age of revolution
Surmount one of the pinnacles of art in the age of revolution
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HSKU 20140818 Esa-Pekka Salonen Helsingin musiikkitalolla. Kuva: Benjamin Suomela HS

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7:30 pm
Sun 24 Feb 2019
7:30 pm | Sun 24 Feb 2019
Classical music
Orchestra

Salonen & Bartók Concertos

Salonen & Bartók Concertos

Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts his own Cello Concerto alongside Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra
Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts his own Cello Concerto alongside Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra
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7:30 pm
Mon 25 Feb 2019
7:30 pm | Mon 25 Feb 2019
Classical music
Chamber & Recital

Catherine Ennis: Vierne & Bach

Catherine Ennis: Vierne & Bach

English concert organist Catherine Ennis performs one of the most famous organ toccatas
English concert organist Catherine Ennis performs one of the most famous organ toccatas
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Angela Hewitt, classical pianist

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7:30 pm
Tue 26 Feb 2019
7:30 pm | Tue 26 Feb 2019
Classical music
Chamber & Recital

Angela Hewitt: Scarlatti, Ravel & Bach

Angela Hewitt: Scarlatti, Ravel & Bach

This beautifully programmed recital demonstrates Angela Hewitt’s affinity with the Baroque
This beautifully programmed recital demonstrates Angela Hewitt’s affinity with the Baroque
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7:30 pm
Wed 27 Feb 2019
7:30 pm | Wed 27 Feb 2019
Classical music
Orchestra

Romantic Dreams

Romantic Dreams

British music isn’t what you might think
British music isn’t what you might think
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Soprano Marianne Crebassa

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7:30 pm
Thu 28 Feb 2019
7:30 pm | Thu 28 Feb 2019
Classical music
Orchestra

Esa-Pekka Salonen - French and Italian Masterpieces

Esa-Pekka Salonen - French and Italian Masterpieces

Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts an evocative programme full of personal connections.
Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts an evocative programme full of personal connections.
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7:30 pm
Sat 02 Mar 2019
7:30 pm | Sat 02 Mar 2019
Classical music
Choral

Haydn's Seasons

Haydn's Seasons

Luxuriate in music written specially to appeal to British audiences
Luxuriate in music written specially to appeal to British audiences
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3:00 pm
Sun 03 Mar 2019
3:00 pm | Sun 03 Mar 2019
Classical music
Orchestra

The Best of John Williams

The Best of John Williams

Enjoy iconic film scores from the Hollywood heavyweight
Enjoy iconic film scores from the Hollywood heavyweight
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Le Balcon

Classical Season 2018/19
The most exciting artists, conductors, orchestras and ensembles perform in the 2018/19 Classical Season

Classical Season 2019/20
Just announced: Over 230 concerts featuring some of the world’s greatest musicians

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MIchael Tilson Thomas, conductor, pianist and composer

International Orchestras
Experience exceptional ensembles from around the world at their London home

International Piano Series
Hear some of the world’s most celebrated pianists at London's home of classical music
Anne Sophie Mutter, violinist

International Chamber Music Series
Be enchanted by intimate performances in the International Chamber Music Series 

International Organ Series
Since 1954, the impressive sight of the organ, stretching the full width of the stage, has greeted audiences entering Royal Festival Hall

Contemporary Edit
Music that makes surprising connections: welcome to our Contemporary Edit

resident & associate orchestras

Portrait of Conductor, Vladimir Jurowski

London Philharmonic Orchestra
Recognised today as one of the finest orchestras on the international stage

Philharmonia Orchestra
The Philharmonia Orchestra, founded in 1945, is a world-class symphony orchestra for the 21st century

London Sinfonietta
The London Sinfonietta is one of the world’s finest contemporary music ensembles

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment makes old music new, playing instruments from the period the music was written

Associate Orchestras
Explore our diverse and distinguished roster of Associate Artists
Colin Currie, musician

Classical Associate Artists
Our Associate Artists are some of the world’s best classical composers, musicians and programmers

projects & family concerts

Image of Beethoven

Beethoven 250
A year-long celebration of Beethoven from January 2020
Ravi Shankar, sitarist

Shankar 100
The centenary of the birth of Ravi Shankar is marked throughout 2020

Family Concerts
Enjoy our family programme of fun classical music inspired events