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Elgar and Vaughan Williams 9
Sir Antonio Pappano and David Cohen
Sunday 15 December 2024 • 7pm
Two reflective works from Ralph Vaughan Williams and Edward Elgar, plus Arnold Bax’s evocative portrait of the Cornish countryside. Sir Antonio Pappano is joined by David Cohen, LSO Principal Cello, for Elgar's Cello Concerto.
Christmas Swing: Gershwin, Bernstein and Tchaikovsky
Sir Antonio Pappano and Frank Dupree
Wednesday 18 December 2024 • 7pm
Classical meets jazz with some festive favourites – plus a riotous ride with Kapustin, Gershwin’s most swinging tunes, and Bernstein at his exuberant best. Sir Antonio Pappano is joined by pianist Frank Dupree and the LSO's own Sérgio Pires.
Christmas Swing: Gershwin, Bernstein and Tchaikovsky
Sir Antonio Pappano and Frank Dupree
Thursday 19 December 2024 • 7pm
Classical meets jazz with some festive favourites – plus a riotous ride with Kapustin, Gershwin’s most swinging tunes, and Bernstein at his exuberant best. Sir Antonio Pappano is joined by pianist Frank Dupree and the LSO's own Sérgio Pires.
Half Six Fix: Brahms
Sir Simon Rattle
Wednesday 8 January 2025 • 6.30pm
Sir Simon Rattle conducts and presents Johannes Brahms' Symphony No 4, in our 60-minute Half Six Fix concert.
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.