Classical

28 November 2009

The Bloomsbury Ballroom WC1B 4DA[map]

Classical BRIT award winner Alison Balsom teams up with War Child for a unique evening of musical collaboration. With special guests Just Jack and Fyfe Dangerfield from Guillemots alongside the Scottish Ensemble.

15 December 2009

Westminster Abbey SW1P 3PA[map]

A varied selection of seasonal choral music and congregational carols interspersed with readings from Classic FM presenters

28 November 2009

St Giles-in-the-Fields Church  WC2H 8LG[map]

A concert featuring Johnny Parry Trio and Chamber orchestra.

21 December 2009 to 24 December 2009

The Jazz Cafe London NW1 7PG[map]

The London Community Gospel Choir is one of the best-known choirs in London and is renowned for its lively performances. Recent appearances include Beverley's Gospel Nights' for Radio 2 and the 50th Anniversary celebrations of Christian Dior in London. Together with rock band Embrace, the Choir recorded the official song for the England 2006 World Cup Team! They also appeared at Live 8 and at the 2007 Glastonbury Festival.

10 February 2010

Cadogan Hall SW1 9DQ[map]

Gershwin: Crazy for You Overture, Dayful of Song (London Premi�), Rhapsody in Blue, Gershwin Who Cares? The Gershwin Songbook. Meet the artists; free pre-concert talk presented by Edward Seckerson.

18 April 2010

Royal Albert Hall SW7 2AP[map]

A programme of music that includes hits by Coldplay, Robbie Williams, Bon Jovi and Meatloaf.

29 November 2009 to 30 November 2009

Cadogan Hall SW1 9DQ[map]

Composer, performer and producer Ryuichi Sakamoto performs new piano arrangements from his 'Out of Noise' album, which encompasses both his popular repertoire and avant-garde compositions.

26 October 2009 to 28 December 2009

The Kings Head N1 1QN[map]

A brand new monthly evening of classical conjuring and illusion fronted by rising star of the magic world Steve Dela. An evening of subterfuge, wonder and bare-faced incredulity with the country's top magic names. Headlining the first show is Magic Circle stage magician of the year, John Archer.

16 February 2010 to 17 February 2010

O2 Academy Brixton SW9 9SL[map]

A New York indie band who embrace African popular culture and are clearly influenced by the continent's musical heritage. They are exceedingly popular in the UK's critical music press who have heralded their arrival on British shores.

9 December 2009

The Spiro Ark Centre W1H 1DW[map]

Musical journey in a Jewish style, touching diverse aspects: references to the Hebrew Bible, the Sevenfold Lampstand, the Biblical Hebrew Feasts and the Jewish prophets, as well as Israeli dances, weddings, and folk songs.

29 November 2009

Royal Academy Of Music NW1 5HT[map]

JS Bach: Cantata 'Wer nur den lieben Gott last walten' BWV93 (If you but permit God to prevail), Cantata 'Du Hirte Israel, höre' BWV104 (Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel), Cantata 'Liebster Immanuel, Herzogder Frommen' BWV123 (Dearest Emmanuel, Lord of the righteous).

22 November 2009

Royal Academy Of Music NW1 5HT[map]

This afternoon's concert is a celebration of the renowned Academy Harp Ensemble, who perform a varied programme of original works including two first performances by Academy alumni. Generously supported by Holywell Music.

19 December 2009

Cadogan Hall SW1 9DQ[map]

A seasonal performance of Handel's Messiah.

22 February 2010

Wigmore Hall  W1U 2BP[map]

Felix Mendelssohn: Sinfonia No. 10 in B minor for strings, Violin Concerto in D minor, Sinfonia No. 9 in C for strings; Franz Schubert: Rondo in A for violin and strings D438.

22 November 2009

Wigmore Hall  W1U 2BP[map]

A performance of works by Purcell: Chacony in G minor for strings, 'Man is for the woman made', 'From silent shades', 'Music for a while', Instrumental music and songs from 'The Fairy Queen', Ritornell, 'Oft she visits, Witches Dance and Dido's Lament from 'Dido and Aeneas'; Handel: Concerto Grosso in B flat op.3 No.2, Overture to 'Rinaldo'; 'D'estero dall' empia' from 'Amadigi', 'Lassa ch'io t'ho perduta' from 'Atalanta', 'Ma quando tornerai' from 'Alcina', 'Let the bright Seraphim' from 'Samson'.

27 November 2009

Royal Academy Of Music NW1 5HT[map]

Academy Symphonic Brass return to perform a selection of Strauss' wonderfully varied, original and supremely challenging fanfares and ceremonial music for brass ensemble, which were released on the Academy's label last year.