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Debussy, Ravel and Lutosławski
Pianist Alice Sara Ott closing her eyes while leaning on a piano. Her image is reflected on the instrument.
Barbican

Debussy, Ravel and Lutosławski

Alexandre Bloch and Alice Sara Ott

Thursday 27 November 2025 • 7pm

Alexandre Bloch conducts Debussy, Ravel, and Lutosławski with pianist Alice Sara Ott. From shimmering colours to wild energy, this is French music at its most electrifying.

Relaxed Friday Lunchtime Concert
Audience at a Relaxed Concert
LSO St Luke's

Relaxed Friday Lunchtime Concert

LSO Discovery

Friday 28 November 2025 • 12.30pm

A short concert tailored for people who have sensory and communications impairments, learning disabilities, or who are neurodiverse.

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The Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition: Final
Nicolo Umberto Foron conducts the London Symphony Orchestra at LSO St Luke's
LSO St Luke's

The Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition: Final

Thursday 4 December 2025 • 7pm

Three exceptional young conductors compete for a £15,000 prize and the chance to become LSO Assistant Conductor for a year.

Thomas Dunford and Friends: Thomas Dunford & Niamh O’Sullivan
A black and white image of Niamh O'Sullivan, wearing a white suite, standing facing the camera, leaning on a railing
LSO St Luke's

Thomas Dunford and Friends: Thomas Dunford & Niamh O’Sullivan

BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert

Friday 5 December 2025 • 1pm

Thomas Dunford is joined by mezzo-soprano Niamh O'Sullivan for the first concert in a series celebrating the sounds of the Baroque.

Tchaikovsky and Vaughan Williams
Antoine Tamestit headshot looking at camera
Barbican

Tchaikovsky and Vaughan Williams

Antoine Tamestit: Spotlight Artist

Sunday 7 December 2025 • 7pm

Sir Antonio Pappano conducts Tchaikovsky’s powerful Fourth Symphony and Vaughan Williams’ pastoral beauty. Antoine Tamestit’s spellbinding viola and the London Symphony Chorus elevate the experience.

Half Six Fix: Vaughan Williams
Sir Antonio Pappano preseting to the crowd in the Barbican hall during a Half Six Fix.
Barbican

Half Six Fix: Vaughan Williams

Sir Antonio Pappano

Wednesday 10 December 2025 • 6.30pm

Kick-start your evening with this 60-minute Half Six Fix concert, showcasing two contemplative works by Vaughan Williams. Introduced by the performers, with screens in the hall to bring you closer to the action.

Musgrave, Walton and Vaughan Williams
Antoine Tamestit playing a viola on stage, looking intently at the conductor who is gesturing with their hand, surrounded by other orchestra members.
Barbican

Musgrave, Walton and Vaughan Williams

Antoine Tamestit: Spotlight Artist

Thursday 11 December 2025 • 7pm

Thea Musgrave paints with radiant colours, Walton gives flight to the viola, and Vaughan Williams dreams of London in this concert, conducted by Sir Antonio Pappano.

The Golden Age of Hollywood
Sir Antonio Pappano standing on the podium in the Barbican Hall, with the Orchestra standing behind him, facing the audience and smiling
Barbican

The Golden Age of Hollywood

Sir Antonio Pappano

Wednesday 17 December 2025 • 7pm

Celebrating music from the Golden Age of Hollywood, with Chief Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano.

The Golden Age of Hollywood
Sir Antonio Pappano conducting the London Symphony Orchestra, facing the Orchestra on the conductor's podium, with both hands raised in the air
Barbican

The Golden Age of Hollywood

Sir Antonio Pappano

Thursday 18 December 2025 • 7pm

Celebrating music from the Golden Age of Hollywood, with Chief Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano.

Jerwood Composer+ Showcase
A contemporary music concert featuring piano, percussion and strings at LSO St Luke's. THere are colourful lights in the background and an audience.
LSO St Luke's

Jerwood Composer+ Showcase

LSO Discovery

Saturday 10 January 2026 • 7pm

Contemporary chamber music concert, curated by LSO Jerwood Composer+ Lisa Robertson.

The Makropulos Affair
Sir Simon Rattle standing on the podium and smiling, facing the audience, with the London Symphony Orchestra standing in the background
Barbican

The Makropulos Affair

Sir Simon Rattle

Tuesday 13 January 2026 • 7pm

A 300-year-old woman confronts mortality, identity and lost love in this concert performance of Janáček’s intense operatic drama.

The Makropulos Affair
Sir Simon Rattle conducting the LSO at the Barbican
Barbican

The Makropulos Affair

Sir Simon Rattle

Thursday 15 January 2026 • 7pm

A 300-year-old woman confronts mortality, identity and lost love in this concert performance of Janáček’s intense operatic drama.