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In Person Events
Bach’s Invention: The Divine Trickery of J S Bach
Gresham College Lectures
Wednesday 23 October 2024 • 6pm
From puzzle canons, hidden symbols, endless loops, to the embedding of numbers and names into the music, this free lecture by Professor Milton Mermikides explores Bach’s ingenious trickery.
Mahler 2, 'Resurrection'
Michael Tilson Thomas at 80
Wednesday 23 October 2024 • 7pm
Gustav Mahler’s glorious Second Symphony, conducted by the LSO's Conductor Laureate MTT as he celebrates his 80th birthday.
Beethoven Dedications: LSO Wind Ensemble
BBC Radio 3 Concert
Thursday 24 October 2024 • 1pm
Ludwig van Beethoven's chamber music is celebrated with unbridled charm from the virtuoso players of the LSO Wind Ensemble.
Free Friday Lunchtime Concert
Guildhall Jazz Singers
Friday 25 October 2024 • 12.30pm
Make lunchtime musical with a free, bite-size concert with a small group of musicians from the Guildhall School.
NONCLAXXICAL
Celebrating 20 years of Nonclassical
Saturday 26 October 2024 • 7.30pm
For one night only Nonclassical transforms Hackney Empire into a club, with music from some of the leading new music composers. Expect electronics, unexpected instruments and world-class playing from the LSO, conducted by Darren Bloom.
Half Six Fix: Beethoven
Thomas Adès
Wednesday 30 October 2024 • 6.30pm
Thomas Adès introduces and conducts the LSO in Beethoven's Symphony No 1 in this 60-minute Half Six Fix concert.
Limited Tickets
Adámek and Beethoven
Thomas Adès and Isabelle Faust
Thursday 31 October 2024 • 7pm
Hear early Beethoven in a playful mood, plus Ondřej Adámek's concerto featuring violinist Isabelle Faust, conducted by Thomas Adès.
Community Open Morning
Free Event
Saturday 2 November 2024 • 10am
Everyone is invited to our free open morning. Come and have a look around, hear about our plans for the future, and enjoy performances in the Jerwood Hall. There will be free tea, coffee and pastries, and an activity area for children.
Symphonic Gospel: Celebration and Praise
André J Thomas
Sunday 3 November 2024 • 7pm
Experience the unrestrained power of American gospel music, combined with the symphonic sound of the LSO and a chorus of over 250 voices.
Beethoven Dedications: Quatuor Modigliani
BBC Radio 3 Concert
Thursday 7 November 2024 • 1pm
Quatuor Modigliani plays Mozart’s String Quartet No 3 and Beethoven's ‘Razumovsky’ Quartet: a bold new perspective on music that never gets old.
Mendelssohn and Schubert 'The Great'
Daniele Rustioni and Francesca Dego
Thursday 7 November 2024 • 7pm
Three beautifully contrasting piece: Liszt in fine form, Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto and Schubert's 'Great' Symphony.
Relaxed Friday Lunchtime Concert
LSO Discovery
Friday 8 November 2024 • 12.30pm
A short concert tailored for people who have sensory and communications impairments, learning disabilities, or who are neurodiverse.