Inspired by Behrouz Boochani's book of his refugee journey and six-year-long incarceration in Manus Island, the LSO and Jonathan Lemalu give the UK premiere of this heart-stopping song-cycle. 

For centuries, even the most gifted composers have found themselves persecuted or marginalised simply because of who they were. As a gay man in Tsarist Russia, Tchaikovsky knew what it was to be an outsider, and he poured all his emotions into his Fourth Symphony: a no-holds-barred emotional autobiography, pulsing with melody and torn by raw and dangerous passions. ‘Petrenko’s Fourth is a white-knuckle ride’ wrote Gramophone magazine, and he certainly won’t hold back tonight. There’s no shortage of great tunes in the first half of the concert, too, as Petrenko champions Dorothy Howell’s Lamia – a wildly romantic tale of forbidden love – and the lovely piano concerto by the African-American composer Florence Price. Jeneba Kanneh-Mason is the soloist in music that was side-lined for decades and is only now receiving its due.

Soprano Ruby Hughes joins forces with cellist Natalie Clein and pianist Julius Drake for an intimate concert of lyrical, lively and folk-influenced works.

Aurora Orchestra joins celebrated violist Lawrence Power for a magnificent Italian-themed finale to his year-long Southbank Centre residency.

Let your curiosity lead you among the orchestra as they perform Mozart’s Symphony No.40 on the move, combining with dancers to create an immersive experience.

Get ready for an evening of rock like no other as Symphonic Queen returns to the Royal Albert Hall. Back by popular demand, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will deliver a tribute to one of the world’s most iconic rock bands: Queen.

Once upon a time, there was a merry rascal named Till Eulenspiegel… With a cheeky horn call and a burst of laughter, the RPO’s new season springs into life. Richard Strauss was music’s master storyteller, and every laugh, tear and punchline of Till’s madcap adventures is crammed into this dazzling score. You can almost sense the seduction in the dizzying waltzes and silken strings of Strauss’ ravishing Suite from Der Rosenkavalier, too. But there’s more than one way to tell a tale, and the RPO’s Principal Associate Conductor Alexander Shelley showcases the vibrant colours of Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi – the man behind Spirited Away and My Neighbour Totoro, and the RPO’s Composer-in-Association – and soars high above the Nordic skies with violin legend Midori, in Sibelius’ elemental Violin Concerto.

Midori unfurled ‘the music as a seamlessly lyrical rainbow – a small miracle of rhythmic precision and crystalline clarity.’ The Strad, January 2025

Best of Broadway returns to the Royal Albert Hall! Join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and a sensational cast of West End stars for an evening of Broadway’s most iconic hits.

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.

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.

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