Classical

15 May 2010

Barbican EC2Y 8DS[map]

After Life is a superb example, combining live performance, film and electronic sounds. This Barbican performance features the original cast members from the 2006 world premiere, including Claron McFadden, an American soprano whose versatile voice is sought out by Baroque and jazz performers alike, and the wonderfully communicative British bass Roderick Williams.

11 July 2010

London Jewish Cultural Centre NW11 7SX[map]

Leading musicians Serena Leader (violin) and Gordon Back (piano) perform exquisite music for a summer afternoon in beautiful Ivy House. Beethoven Sonata No. 5 in F Major Op. 24; Grieg Sonata No. 3 in C Minor Op. 45; Bloch Baal Shem Nigun from 3 Pieces of Chassidic Life and Franck Sonata in A Major.

9 July 2010

LSO St Lukes EC1V 9NG[map]

Rameau: Suite from Platee; Stravinsky: Danses Concertantes; Anderson: Khorovod; Balakirev: Islamey.

3 April 2010 to 5 April 2010

Wigmore Hall  W1U 2BP[map]

A concert that showcases one of Beethoven'?s visionary late quartets, placing them in the context of music both from his very first published set of works for this combination and also from the ?Razumovsky? Quartets, these first two coloured by themes reflecting their ambassadorial commissioner'?s Russian nationality.

31 August 2010

Cadogan Hall SW1 9DQ[map]

The Times calls the Australian Chamber Orchestra 'the best chamber orchestra on earth'. The Washington Post says it has the energy and vibe of a rock band with the ability of a crack classical chamber group. Vasks: Vox Amoris (UK premiere); Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.4, Symphony No.5.

12 May 2010

The Forge NW1 7NL[map]

A rare cello star from Armenia, born in 1964 in Yerevan, Avetis Gyogchyan graduated from the Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory and was appointed to the the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra in 1992. Since 2001 he has been a principal cellist of the Armenian Virtuosi chamber ensemble under Loris Tjeknavorian. Since then he has performed in Iran, Australia and Austria. He also leads the cellos in the 'Rudaky' orchestra.

30 April 2010

St James's Church Piccadilly W1J 9LL[map]

Bach: Albinoni, Blavet, Fasch, Hargrave, string symphonies.

7 February 2010 to 5 December 2010

Royal Academy Of Music NW1 5HT[map]

Royal Academy of Music is presenting a Kohn Foundation Bach Cantata Series with Iain Ledingham.

22 June 2010

Royal Festival Hall SE1 8XX[map]

The Bach Choir was established in 1876 to perform JS Bach's Mass in B minor and it is always with enormous pleasure that the Choir returns to this great choral masterpiece. Acclaimed for its lightness and control, particularly when singing the works of Bach, The Bach Choir is joined by the outstanding period instrument ensemble, Florilegium.

28 March 2010 to 29 March 2010

Royal Festival Hall SE1 8XX[map]

The Bach Choir's annual tradition of performing Bach's St Matthew Passion in English dates back to 1930, and today's audiences continue to appreciate the relevance and immediacy of the performances. Acclaimed for its lightness and control, The Bach Choir performs with Florilegium, one of Britain's most outstanding period instrument ensembles, as well as a ripieno choir of children drawn from schools in and around London.

16 May 2010

Kings Place N1 9AG[map]

The marvellous Badke Quartet in works by Haydn, Mendelssohn and the premiere of a new string quartet by British composer James Francis Brown.

2 May 2010

Horniman Museum and Gardens SE23 3PQ[map]

This young and exciting string quartet explores the theme of Myths and Dreams through some of the best loved works of Haydn, Mendelssohn, Ravel and Debussy.

9 May 2010

Jewish Museum London NW1 7NB[map]

Combing fiery Arabic percussion solos, soulful, intricately woven accordion and saxophone improvisations and a charming and enigmatic stage presence - The Baladi Blues Ensemble are renewing the tradition and taking Egyptian Baladi to new heights.

26 March 2010

Southbank Centre SE1 8XX[map]

A vibrant performance by exceptional young musicians and dancers including classical ballet students from the Royal Ballet School, a chamber orchestra, a brass band, Indonesian Gamelan, dancers from London Contemporary Dance School and Laban and an award-winning drummer.

23 April 2010

Kings Place N1 9AG[map]

David Lang: this was written by hand; Julia Wolfe: Mink Stole; Michael Gordon: Industry, Tinge; Evan Ziporyn: Piano Trio.

28 May 2010

Wigmore Hall  W1U 2BP[map]

Barbirolli Quartet's programme demonstrates the diversity and development of the string quartet repertoire, encompassing the wit, energy and beauty for which Haydn is so famous, the emotional depth of Britten's second string quartet, and the inspiration and joy of Debussy's only string quartet.

29 March 2010

Royal Festival Hall SE1 8XX[map]

Barnardo's return to Royal Festival Hall for their second annual choir festival. The finalists, chosen from schools across England, sing one of their selected competition songs as well as joining together for an exciting massed choir performance. At the end of the evening chairman Douglas Coombes announces the winning choir from each age group.

29 April 2010

Royal Albert Hall SW7 2AP[map]

A massive concert with 1500 children from 30 Barnet primary and secondary schools, bands, orchestras and music centres. It represents music from across the borough and includes a performance of Bizet's 'Carmen' in the second half.

25 March 2010

Lauderdale House N6 5HG[map]

From beautiful and delicate to steadfast and timeless, from the aromatic to images of rebirth, various flora have been used as metaphors in poetry, art and music for centuries. This recital highlights how different composers have chosen to depict flora in music to create moods, arouse images and express love. Varied music is drawn from Arne, Couperin, Van Eyck, Hasse, Handel and Pepusch's spring cantata 'Fragrant Flora'.

15 April 2010

1901 Arts Club SE1 8UE[map]

From beautiful and delicate to steadfast and timeless, from the aromatic to images of rebirth, various flora have been used as metaphors in poetry, art and music for centuries. This recital highlights how different composers have chosen to depict flora in music to create moods, arouse images and express love. Varied music is drawn from Arne, Couperin, Van Eyck, Hasse, Handel and Pepusch's spring cantata 'Fragrant Flora'.