As part of a new partnership for Luminate, Spitfire Audio will be hosting an afternoon of workshops and panels, followed by an evening of unique collaborative performances by the London Contemporary Orchestra, Alev Lenz and more.
The science: Dr Vicky Neale is here to convince you that mathematics as beautiful as Bach’s music. The music: This is one of Bach’s first cantatas, written when he was in his early twenties for a friend’s wedding.
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The five string players of Divertimenti are joined by violist Garfield Jackson to perform two powerful and beautiful string sextets by Dvořák and Brahms. Plus, the London premiere of Sally Beamish’s new String Quintet.
An evening of Lamentation in the face of wanton destruction. Allow Vox Luminis to immerse you in a meditative tapestry of voices.
In this special anniversary series, the acclaimed Brodsky Quartet perform Beethoven’s late string quartets. This recital includes Kraggerud’s Preghiera, a pre-echo of the famous prayer at the heart of Beethoven’s Op. 132.
Alban Gerhardt bestrides the music world, an inspired soloist with international orchestras, a recitalist of rare insight and a muse to many composers. He is joined by his duo partner, pianist Naoko Sonoda, for music by Beethoven, Prokofiev and Franck.
The award-winning young composer and conductor Leo Geyer showcases his most acclaimed works to celebrate the publication of his composition catalogue.
An enticing morning concert featuring one of Bach’s most attractive viola da gamba sonatas, Beethoven’s lyrical third Cello Sonata, and Stravinsky’s beautiful Suite Italienne.
In this special anniversary series, the acclaimed Brodsky Quartet perform Beethoven’s late string quartets. Op. 135 is the surprise finale of the late quartets, a work which radiates good humour and acceptance.
The composers in this programme have something in common: they all performed, or had their music performed in the Sistine Chapel during the ‘golden age’ of the Renaissance.
The critically-acclaimed 12 ensemble return to Kings Place with a specially curated programme of works by Max Richter.
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Inspired by their name, the Firebird Orchestra explores some of Nature’s ornithological themes in music.
François-Frédéric Guy, one of France’s greatest Beethovenians, has chosen in this programme works from three different periods of the composer’s creative life.
This scintillating programme includes a symphony performed entirely from memory; a work of orchestral theatre from Harrison Birtwistle; and a collaboration with rising star pianist Yeol Eum Son.
This special late-night event offers you the rare opportunity to experience Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony from inside the very heart of the orchestra.
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In this special anniversary series, the acclaimed Brodsky Quartet perform Beethoven’s late string quartets. The cycle closes with his Op. 130, the penultimate and most radical of the last quartets.
In this night of two concertos from the Orchestra of the Swan, Thomas Gould is soloist in Beethoven’s Apollonian essay, and in a concerto by jazz composer Django Bates.
The science: Professor Susan Stepney introduces us to different types of non-conventional computing. The music: This cantata marks Pentecost, and the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles.
Famous French violinist Philippe Graffin is joined by pianist Marisa Gupta and friends in a fascinating programme which features the UK premiere of a sonata by Ysaÿe and more.
In this programme, the peerless Trio Wanderer take us from Beethoven’s opening salvo, the darkly turbulent Op. 1 No. 3 to the spacious vistas of his Archduke Trio, one of the greatest works in the canon.
Bach’s Cantate Burlesque (known as the Peasant Cantata) and his Coffee Cantata – two short comic operas, written in collaboration with Bach’s favourite librettist Picander.
The Mass in B minor has an almost operatic intensity. The London Bach Singers join forces again with the Feinstein Ensemble to give their acclaimed reading of this wonderful work.
Renowned harpsichordist Steven Devine performs Bach’s universally popular Goldberg Variations.
A complete performance of Bach’s late masterpiece, as it has never been seen it before.