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Elgar and Holst The Planets
Sir Antonio Pappano photographed against a grey background, sat in a chair and looking away from the camera into the distance.
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Elgar and Holst The Planets

Sir Antonio Pappano and Vilde Frang

Thursday 12 September 2024 • 7pm

Two giants of British music, and two blistering orchestral works from the early 20th century. Sir Antonio Pappano begins his first season as Chief Conductor of the LSO, joined by Vilde Frang for Elgar's Violin Concerto.

Rachmaninoff and Saint-Saëns 'Organ' Symphony
Anna Lapwood
Barbican

Rachmaninoff and Saint-Saëns 'Organ' Symphony

Sir Antonio Pappano, Yuja Wang and Anna Lapwood

Sunday 15 September 2024 • 7pm

Berlioz goes to a Roman Carnival, Saint-Saëns gives a Symphony from the organ loft, and Serge Rachmaninoff sings the blues in his Fourth Piano Concerto. Sir Antonio Pappano continues his first season as Chief Conductor, joined by Anna Lapwood and Yuja Wang.

Bartók and Mahler 1
Yuja Wang sat at a piano, smiling and facing towards the camera.
Barbican

Bartók and Mahler 1

Sir Antonio Pappano and Yuja Wang

Thursday 19 September 2024 • 7pm

A celebration of rhythm in Béla Bartók’s vibrant Second Piano Concerto, while Gustav Mahler embraces the earth in his brilliant, bold First Symphony. Sir Antonio Pappano continues his opening concerts as Chief Conductor, joined by soloist Yuja Wang.

Life on Our Planet in Concert (PG)
A prehistoric marine animal with an orchestra playing in the foreground
Barbican

Life on Our Planet in Concert (PG)

A Netflix Original Documentary

Thursday 17 October 2024 • 7.30pm

A natural history concert experience: Netflix’s Life on Our Planet, with highlights from the series and an incredible live score.

Mahler 2, 'Resurrection'
Michael Tilson Thomas conducting the LSO
Barbican

Mahler 2, 'Resurrection'

Michael Tilson Thomas at 80

Sunday 20 October 2024 • 7pm

Gustav Mahler’s glorious Second Symphony, conducted by the LSO's Conductor Laureate MTT as he celebrates his 80th birthday.

Mahler 2, 'Resurrection'
Michael Tilson Thomas conducting the LSO
Barbican

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.

Half Six Fix: Beethoven
François-Xavier Roth conducts on the Barbican podium
Barbican

Half Six Fix: Beethoven

François-Xavier Roth

Wednesday 30 October 2024 • 6.30pm

François-Xavier Roth introduces and conducts the LSO in Beethoven's Symphony No 1 in this 60-minute Half Six Fix concert.

Adámek and Beethoven
Violinist Isabelle Faust
Barbican

Adámek and Beethoven

François-Xavier Roth 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 François-Xavier Roth.

Symphonic Gospel: Celebration and Praise
Conductor André J Thomas
Barbican

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.

Mendelssohn and Schubert 'The Great'
Francesca Dego leaning against a wall, holding her violin
Barbican

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.

Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring
Headshot of Klaus Makela, looking into the distance
Barbican

Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring

Klaus Mäkelä

Sunday 10 November 2024 • 7pm

A groundbreaking work that changed the classical world forever, conducted by Klaus Mäkelä.

LSO x Cassie Kinoshi’s seed.
The jazz ensemble seed.
Barbican

LSO x Cassie Kinoshi’s seed.

EFG London Jazz Festival

Thursday 21 November 2024 • 7pm

The LSO is joined by the Mercury Prize-nominated ensemble seed., led by composer and saxophonist Cassie Kinoshi, for an evening of new music and collaboration.