What's On

Boulez, Benjamin and Brahms 4

Sir Simon Rattle and Barbara Hannigan

Thursday 9 January 2025 • 7pm

Pierre Boulez’s glittering sound world, late Brahms, and a lyrical world premiere from George Benjamin – to celebrate Sir Simon Rattle’s 70th birthday.

Tippett, Turnage and Vaughan Williams 5

Sir Simon Rattle and John Scofield

Sunday 12 January 2025 • 7pm

An all-British programme of Tippett, Turnage and Vaughan Williams featuring guitarist John Scofield, to celebrate Sir Simon Rattle’s 70th birthday. 

LSO Futures: Homage to Pierre Boulez

Sunday 26 January 2025 • 7pm

Celebrating Pierre Boulez and his influences, in the composer’s centenary year: his beloved Debussy, alongside three intriguing world premieres.

The Boulez Effect

An afternoon symposium

Monday 27 January 2025 • 4.30pm

A symposium at Milton Court exploring the legacy of Pierre Boulez, chaired by Kate Molleson. Featuring talks and insights from the LSO and guest speakers.

Boulez 100: Chamber Concert

LSO Chamber Ensemble

Monday 27 January 2025 • 7.30pm

Fanfares, massed cellos and electronics – a fascinating celebration of the music of Pierre Boulez, in his centenary year.

Schumann and Mahler 7

Daniel Harding and Daniil Trifonov

Sunday 2 February 2025 • 7pm

Two composers at their romantic best in Mahler's imaginative Seventh Symphony and Schumann's Piano Concerto.

Half Six Fix: Walton

Sir Antonio Pappano

Wednesday 5 February 2025 • 6.30pm

Kick-start your evening with a 60-minute Half Six Fix concert, introduced by the performers, with screens in the hall to bring you closer to the action.

Walker, Bernstein and Walton 1

Sir Antonio Pappano and Janine Jansen

Thursday 6 February 2025 • 7pm

Walton’s turbulent first Symphony, and a pair of passionate statements of love and outrage from two American greats. Sir Antonio Pappano conducts, joined by violinist Janine Jansen.

Maconchy, Walton and Vaughan Williams 1

Sir Antonio Pappano and Rebecca Gilliver

Sunday 9 February 2025 • 7pm

Evocative portraits of night and the sea in an all-British programme: enigmatic Maconchy, meditative Walton, and awe-inspiring Vaughan Williams, in his 'Sea Symphony'.

Half Six Fix: Vaughan Williams

Sir Antonio Pappano

Wednesday 12 February 2025 • 6.30pm

Kick-start your evening with a 60-minute Half Six Fix concert, focused on Vaughan Williams' 'Sea Symphony'. Introduced by the performers, with screens in the hall to bring you closer to the action.

On Tour in Bristol

Sir Antonio Pappano and Rebecca Gilliver

Thursday 13 February 2025 • 7pm

A rich and evocative programme on tour at Bristol Beacon. Sir Antonio Pappano conducts Walton's Cello Concerto and Mahler's First Symphony, with Rebecca Gilliver as soloist.

On Tour in Santa Barbara

Sir Antonio Pappano and Janine Jansen

Tuesday 18 February 2025 • 7.30pm

Music by Bernstein and Mahler on tour in Santa Barbara, with Chief Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano and soloist Janine Jansen.