Music

22 April 2012

Nambucca N7 6LB[map]

8 February 2012 to 3 March 2012

Upstairs At The Gatehouse N6 4BD[map]

La Traviata' is Verdi's heart-rending story of passion, regret and enduring love. In the cultural melting-pot of east London's galleries, clubs and cafés, burlesque artiste Violetta is the reigning queen, adored by everyone from barristers to baristas. But she’s hiding a fearful secret. When she unexpectedly and unconditionally falls for young city trader Al, neither has any idea where it might lead, especially as Al harbours a secret too.

25 March 2012

Royal Academy Of Music NW1 5HT[map]

A classical performance of works by Messiaen: Catalogue d’oiseaux Books 1–4, Catalogue d’oiseaux Books 5–7 and La Fauvette des jardins.

19 March 2012

Wigmore Hall W1U 2BP[map]

Meta4, formed just over a decade ago, continues to fly the flag for Finnish string quartet playing with palpably fresh performances, collective authority and thought-provoking artistry. The former BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists return to Wigmore Hall with a fascinating repertoire mix, Schumann’s songful String Quartet in A and Fauré’s majestic final composition, completed shortly before his death in 1924.

Recurring event

The Fox & Firkin SE13 6JZ[map]

A monthly night of metal and rock.

Recurring event

The Monarch NW1 8BG[map]

A set from the resident rock act cranking out a huge repertoire of rock songs.

25 February 2012

hmvcurzon Wimbledon SW19 1QB[map]

Angela Meade stars in Verdi’s early gem, with Salvatore Licitra as her mismatched lover, and Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Ferruccio Furlanetto rounding out the cast.

7 April 2012

The Lexi Cinema NW10 3JU[map]

Anna Netrebko’s dazzling portrayal of the tragic heroine in Laurent Pelly’s new production travels to the Met from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Piotr Beczala and Paulo Szot also star, with the Met’s Principal Guest Conductor Fabio Luisi on the podium.

21 February 2012 to 20 March 2012

The Blues Kitchen NW1 7JN[map]

A slightly, off the wall version of a night out at Blues Kitchen, something a little different from the fine people at Metric Acorn put on a night of Blues, rock n roll, Indie and even a touch of folk.

17 February 2012 to 15 March 2012

Dover Street Restaurant & Bar W1S 4LQ[map]

The film is accompanied by a live music ensemble.

16 March 2012

1901 Arts Club SE1 8UE[map]

Mozart: Flute Quartet in D major, K.285; Ries: Flute Quartet in D minor, WoO 35/1; Poulenc: Flute Sonata (Arr. Daniel Watts); Hoover: Divertimento; Prokofiev: Scherzo, Op.94. \nAlbum Launch Concert for the Metropolitan Ensemble in association with the Northern Lights Symphony Orchestra.

21 April 2012

All Saints Arts Centre N20 9EZ[map]

Ten-piece doo-woppers The Metrotones return for a festive evening of close-harmony hi-jinks and rock 'n' roll revelry.

Recurring event

Hootananny Hostel SW2 1DF[map]

A sexy night of Latin music from Mezcla de Londres.

19 June 2012

Wigmore Hall W1U 2BP[map]

22 February 2012

Leicester Square Theatre WC2H 7BX[map]

Hear the stunning soul sounds of Mica Paris singing live as she performs songs from her newest album ‘Born Again’ as well as her stunning cover of Gershwin’s ‘Summertime’ and her signature song, ‘My One Temptation’. After twenty-two years in the business, five albums under her belt and a strong fan base of celebrity legends such as Prince and Quincy Jones, this is a night to remember.