Paavo Järvi, one of today’s great musical communicators, conducts three favourites of the orchestral repertoire, perfect for a Sunday afternoon.
Celebrated Venezuelan pianist and composer Gabriela Montero is joined by the Calidore Quartet for a programme of chamber music including a new work, Canaima, by Montero herself.
The saxophonist, rapper and composer Soweto Kinch presents the final instalment of a trilogy of works in collaboration with the LSO, which began with The Black Peril and White Juju as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival.
The Philharmonia’s 80th anniversary season would not be complete without Mahler’s epic, all-encompassing symphonies.
Brahms’ string quintets performed by violist Antoine Tamestit, LSO Spotlight Artist, and friends as part of a series of BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concerts.
An evening celebrating music at the forefront of composition, as we hear three world premieres, alongside Pierre Boulez’s magnetic memoriam to fellow composer Bruno Maderna.
Laura Karpman’s opera Balls tells the story of the Battle of the Sexes tennis match of 1973 – a decisive victory for Billie Jean King and for gender equality.
Violist Antoine Tamestit, LSO Spotlight Artist, is joined by some of his closest musical colleagues as part of a series of BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concerts.
From sunbursts to sorrow, discover an Elgar you might not expect.
Doors: 6.45pm
Concert starts: 7.30pm (approximate end time: 10pm)
Join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, star vocalists and a special guest presenter for its much-loved The Music of Bond show – live, for one night only, at the Royal Albert Hall.
Featuring influential classics from John Barry and David Arnold, to chart-topping hits by Paul McCartney and Adele – each timelessly depicting everyone's favourite Secret Service agent, 007.
Enjoy the seminal songs and soundtracks from: You Only Live Twice, Goldeneye, Live and Let Die, Quantum Of Solace, The Spy Who Loved Me, Goldfinger, From Russia With Love, Casino Royale, Diamonds Are Forever, Skyfall, No Time To Die and Spectre – to name just a few.
Whether you’re a die-hard Bond fan, or simply fancy an excuse to dress up and don your (very much optional) black tie, this sensational show promises to impress and thrill in equal measure.
Debussy’s impressionistic colours give way to Ravel’s dazzling concerto and wild, untamed waltz; Lutosławski exhilarates in his Concerto for Orchestra.
Two of Berlioz’s most popular works frame a performance by ‘the best trumpeter in the world’ in this fiesta of a concert.
The remarkable Ligeti Quartet traces the shifting contours of memory, nature, and change, through music by Kaija Saariaho, Cassandra Miller, John Luther Adams and many more.
Be transported to a different world.
Celebrated Turkish pianist-composer Fazıl Say performs his own new piano concerto, in an afternoon of music rooted in the earth of home.
Two leading instrumental groups – period ensemble Consone Quartet and the acclaimed Chiaroscuro Quartet – join forces to present an evening of beloved classical works.
Back by popular demand, John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration returns to the Royal Albert Hall with even more festive fun and cheer.
Join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Sir John Rutter himself for his much-loved Christmas spectacular that will no doubt get you well and truly into the Yuletide spirit.
A programme of choral and symphonic seasonal classics awaits you, as well as all your favourite sing-along carols.
We are pleased to present two performances of this concert, at 3pm and 7:30pm. Don’t miss out: bring your family and friends and join us in this magical Christmas celebration!
This event will have a BSL (British Sign Language) interpreter throughout who will be positioned to the left of the stage.
Please book directly via the Royal Albert Hall website to book these seats.