BBC Radio 3 Concerts
Chamber music recitals based on a theme or style, at LSO St Luke’s.
The charm of chamber music finds its ideal home in the Jerwood Hall.
Be it a spirited string quartet, a soaring violin perfectly paired with a piano, or the lilting sounds of a song recital, lunchtime concerts have been a staple at LSO St Luke’s for twenty years. During this time, we have welcomed a top calibre selection of soloists and ensembles to perform in the Hall’s world-class acoustics.
Concert Broadcasts
Each concert lasts approximately one hour. If you can’t make it on the day, the concerts are recorded for future broadcast, and you can listen on BBC Radio 3 at a later date.
For scheduling information, visit bbc.co.uk/radio3
Other Lunchtime Concerts
We also hold regular Free Friday Lunchtime Concerts at LSO St Luke’s. These 45-minute concerts are suitable for everyone over the age of 5, and give a friendly, family-friendly introduction to the music, with introductions from presenter Rachel Leach.
Sir Antonio Pappano and Friends
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Thursday 19 March 2026 • 1pm
Warmth, wit and passion from Shostakovich, as Sir Antonio Pappano joins a quartet of LSO musicians for two richly expressive chamber masterpieces.
Sir Antonio Pappano and Friends
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Friday 20 March 2026 • 1pm
Sparkle and expressive charm, as Sir Antonio Pappano and LSO Principals explore chamber music by Hindemith, Poulenc and Beethoven.
Sir Antonio Pappano and Friends
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Thursday 26 March 2026 • 1pm
Sir Antonio Pappano joins Allan Clayton for an intimate recital of love and longing, from Beethoven and Britten to reflective songs by Liszt.
Limited Tickets
Spotlight on Seong-Jin Cho
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Thursday 2 April 2026 • 1pm
As part of his Artist Portrait, Seong-Jin Cho gives a solo recital, exploring waltzes by Chopin.
Simon Crawford-Phillips and Friends: Vers la vie nouvelle
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Friday 10 April 2026 • 1pm
The first of three BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concerts featuring pianist Simon Crawford-Phillips, exploring the musical legacy of Nadia and Lili Boulanger.
Thomas Dunford and Friends
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Thursday 16 April 2026 • 1pm
The sound of the lute takes centre-stage in this series curated by Thomas Dunford, an award-winning lutenist and celebrated chamber musician.
Simon Crawford-Phillips and Friends: Rebecca Clarke – A Musical Odyssey
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Friday 17 April 2026 • 1pm
Simon Crawford-Phillips celebrates the work of composer and violist Rebecca Clarke in the second of his BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert series.
Spotlight on Antoine Tamestit: Antoine Tamestit & Bertrand Chamayou
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Thursday 30 April 2026 • 1pm
Violist Antoine Tamestit, LSO Spotlight Artist, closes his series of BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concerts, joined by regular chamber partner Bertrand Chamayou for music by Brahms and Shostakovich.
Simon Crawford-Phillips and Friends: Bach/Kurtág and Schubert
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Friday 1 May 2026 • 1pm
Philip Moore joins Simon Crawford-Phillips for his final BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert, celebrating the 100th birthday of Hungarian pianist, György Kurtág.
