Boulez 100
Celebrating the legendary composer and conductor, 100 years after his birth in 1925.
The Events
David Önaç: Atlantic Requiem
Malcolm J Merriweather
Sunday 11 October 2026 • 4pm
A new Requiem Mass by David Önaç commemorating the lives of Africans trafficked into slavery. The work draws on research, liturgical ritual, biblical texts and archive documents, with a sound world that brings together European contemporary classical music and the African American traditions of spirituals, jazz and gospel.
Limited Tickets
David Önaç: Atlantic Requiem
Malcolm J Merriweather
Sunday 11 October 2026 • 5.45pm
A new Requiem Mass by David Önaç commemorating the lives of Africans trafficked into slavery. The work draws on research, liturgical ritual, biblical texts and archive documents, with a sound world that brings together European contemporary classical music and the African American traditions of spirituals, jazz and gospel.
Limited Tickets
Season Opening: Mahler 2 and Fujikura
Sir Antonio Pappano
Sunday 18 October 2026 • 7pm
A celebratory new work to launch the LSO’s 2026/27 season, and an epic voyage from the depths of despair to glorious rebirth. Sir Antonio Pappano conducts the UK premiere of Dai Fujikura's Amber Alchemy, and Mahler's colossal 'Resurrection' Symphony.
Why Is There Music?
Gresham College Lecture Series
Wednesday 21 October 2026 • 6pm
Milton Mermikides, Professor of Music at Gresham College, gives a free, one-hour lecture on the nature of music.
