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Simon Callaghan plays J. Ireland’s Piano Concerto
Kingston Philharmonia Spring 2026 Concert

JS Bach’s Magnificat in D is one of the best-loved works in the choral repertoire. Taken from Luke’s gospel, the text is the Virgin Mary’s canticle celebrating her pregnancy with the promised Messiah.

For its 16th concert in support of Freedom from Torture, the Doctors’ Orchestra is joined by prize-winning Polish pianist Krzysztof Moskalewicz for a performance of Rachmaninov’s First Piano Concerto.

A live orchestra brings the sound of contemporary RnB to the stage, tracing the genre’s evolution from the 90s and 00s through to today.

Beethoven didn’t have much time for tyrants. “If I understood war as well as I understand music, I would conquer him” was his verdict when Napoleon invaded Austria – and judging from the daring, the charisma and the sheer, elemental force of his ‘Eroica’ (Heroic) Symphony, he might have had a point.

Art imitates life, they say. It isn’t meant to happen the other way around, and Mahler learned the hard way that you should be careful what you wish for.

Chineke! Orchestra sees in the spring with a collection of works exploring the concertante genre, directed by Colombian violinist Julián Gil Rodriguez.

The Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra continues its season at Cadogan Hall with conductor James Blair and works by Tchaikovsky, Elgar and Stravinsky.

Guildhall Jazz Orchestra continues its Modern Masters series with a concert dedicated to the inventive spirit of Bob Brookmeyer – legendary trombonist, composer and educator.

The Philharmonia Orchestra invites you into Gustav Mahler’s world – a world saturated with orchestral colour, and a journey leading to redemption.

Repertoire

• Hildegard of Bingen: O vis eternitatis
• Mahler: Symphony No.2 (Resurrection)

This concert brings together two great romantic German composers, Mendelssohn and Brahms.

Nick Pritchard tenor; Annemarie Federle horn; Orchestra of the London Choral Sinfonia; Michael Waldron conductor

Prepare for an extraordinary night as we welcome OKIEM, his world-renowned Infinity Orchestra, and the powerhouse Soundhouse Band bringing the very best of 90s and 00s R&B to life with breathtaking power and elegance with their R&B Orchestra.

The thrill of the Spider-Verse comes alive at a screening of the 2018 animated masterpiece, the first in the series, presented live in concert.

The show comes after a complete sell-out UK tour for the animated cult favourite in concert in 2023.

Explore land, water and air with the London Philharmonic Orchestra before arriving in the city of tango, where we’re greeted with dancing alongside the music.

This concert will be approximately 2 hours in duration, including an interval

Members of the London Philharmonic Orchestra are joined by two Strictly Come Dancing stars for a fervent performance of tango classics.

‘Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan’ is a remarkable cantata that appears to have been performed at an unspecified special occasion in Leipzig in 1734 (we’ll hear another such work at March’s event).

The exceptional violinist’s last performance with the Philharmonia Orchestra was acclaimed as ‘compelling from the very first bar’ (The Guardian).

‘For me, the sound of the violin reflects the soul,’ says Lisa Batiashvili.

Bi-2 will perform in London with one of their most beautiful programs accompanied by a symphony orchestra. Spectators will experience the majestic sound of their favorite songs performed live with orchestral accompaniment.

Stoneleigh opens its spring concert with Kauyumari by Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz. Inspired by the sacred blue deer of Huichol culture, Kauyumari was commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic to celebrate its return to the stage following the pandemic.

Join us for a special night as the Women of the World Orchestra come together to celebrate a host of musical traditions.

Blackheath Halls Chorus and Orchestra perform Michael Tippett’s A Child of Our Time, joined by four world-class soloists.

Francesca Chiejina - soprano
Veena Akama-Makia - mezzo-soprano
Ronald Samm - tenor
Blaise Malaba - bass

Chris Stark - conductor

A live orchestra will interpret contemporary RnB sounds from the 90s & 00s through to now.

The stellar music department of James Allen’s Girls’ School, famous for its connections to Holst and Vaughan Williams, presents its annual choral and orchestral concert, showcasing the breadth and depth of its music-making.