The BBC Proms Reveals Lineup For 2025 Edition
The BBC Proms has announced the lineup for its 2025 edition.
UK / West End Classical Music News Coverage — Page 2
The latest news on performances of Classical Music in UK / West End.
Review: LSO: MACMILLAN AND SHOSTAKOVICH 12, Barbican Theatre
Dominated by a new James MacMillan work, and a lively couple of pieces by Shostakovich reflecting on the October Revolution of 1917 in Russia, this concert from the LSO, with their Principal Guest Conductor Gianandrea Noseda and violinist Nicola Benedetti, offered a lively evening of music.
London Philharmonic Orchestra Appoints Jesús Herrera as Artistic Director
The London Philharmonic Orchestra has announced the appointment of Spanish-born Jesús Herrera to the role of Artistic Director from June 2025.
Review: LSO - WALKER, BERNSTEIN AND WALTON, Barbican
An evening of expressive and emotional music from three great modernist composers is hard to fault as the LSO perform pieces by Walker, Bernstein, and Walton in a powerful Anglo-American programme.
Review: SLÄPSTICK: SCHËRZO, Wilton's Music Hall
A brilliant comedy hit that fuses music, physical theatre, and that type of really-clever-yet-really-dumb humour that works for most audiences, it’s a show that keeps the audience laughing at every turn.
Review: SZYMANOWSKI, CHOPIN & MAHLER, Barbican Centre
Pappano is top of his game as he once again proves he is a pristine fit as Chief Conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra.
Review: GUSTAV MAHLER'S SYMPHONY NO 2 'RESURRECTION', Bold Tendencies
The Bold Tendencies Communion season came to an end last night, and it didn't go quietly.
Review: BBC PROMS: PROM 70 – PROKOFIEV'S ROMEO AND JULIET, Royal Albert Hall
Another helping of Shakespeare, in this otherwise rather Eastern European-themed Prom.
Review: BBC PROMS: PROM 65: HANDEL'S MESSIAH, Royal Albert Hall
The climax to the Proms' Choral Day could only be George Frideric Handel's majestic Messiah.
Review: BBC PROMS: PROM 62: RATTLE CONDUCTS MAHLER'S 6TH, Royal Albert Hall
There were no phone screens, no sotto voce conversations, no fidgeting, as a packed Hall watched the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra in rapt appreciation.
Review: BBC PROMS: PROM 54: BEETHOVEN FOR THREE, Royal Albert Hall
With soloists Leonidas Kavakos, Emmanuel Ax and Yo-Yo Ma on violin, piano and cello respectively coming together to form a mighty trio of classical musicians, audiences are in for a treat, regardless of what is being played.
Review: BBC PROMS: PROM 46: HOLST'S THE PLANETS, Royal Albert Hall
If anyone were to worry about the future of classical music, Prom 46 would surely reassure them that we are in good hands.
Award Winning SLÄPSTICK: SCHËRZO To Perform In London For The First Time This Autumn
Award-winning group SLÄPSTICK brings their unique blend of music, comedy, and theater to London for the first time this autumn with their show SCHËRZO.
Video: Go Inside The Royal Opera's MADAMA BUTTERFLY
Watch as The Royal Opera explores Puccini’s devastating tragedy about a young geisha who falls in love with an American naval officer.
Musicians' Union Members Reach Agreement with English National Opera
The Musicians' Union (MU) has reached an agreement with English National Opera (ENO).
The Royal College of Music to Open Performance Laboratory This Month
Experience fully immersive and groundbreaking performance simulation facilities at the Royal College of Music.
Igor Levit Becomes The Youngest Ever Recipient Of The Wigmore Hall Medal
36-year-old Russian-born German pianist Igor Levit has become the youngest ever recipient of The Wigmore Hall Medal.
Southbank Sinfonia Announces Spring/Summer Season at St John's Smith Square
Southbank Sinfonia at St John’s Smith Square have announced their Spring/Summer 2024 season, with highlights including one-off event concerts, as well as a series of exciting concerts by its own orchestra, Southbank Sinfonia.
Photos: West End Stars Join National Youth Music Theatre For A Christmas Celebration
A host of West End rising stars joined the National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) A Christmas Celebration at the iconic St Johns Smith Square, all alumni of this leading youth organisation.
Andrew Lloyd Webber Appeals to UK Government for Funding for Music in Secondary Schools Trust
Andrew Lloyd Webber has written to Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer, calling for public funding for the foundation Music in Secondary Schools Trust, which helps students in disadvantaged schools to access to quality music education.
Helen Wallace Joins Barbican as New Head of Music
Helen Wallace has been appointed the new Head of Music at the Barbican.
British And International Soloists Announced For THE NUTCRACKER, SWAN LAKE & SLEEPING BEAUTY UK Tour
Raymond Gubbay Limited has announced the British and international soloists for Varna International Ballet and Orchestra who will be touring in early 2024, as part of their return to UK after a hugely successful debut in 2023.
BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Philharmonic Appoint New Directors
Following a very competitive recruitment process, Bill Chandler has been appointed Director of the BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus and Adam Szabo has been appointed Director of the BBC Philharmonic.
Review: LA TRAVIATA, London Coliseum
Much shorter than Richard Eyre’s three-hour plus version for the ROH, Peter Konwitschny’s La Traviata perhaps should be renamed La Trav or L’ Abbreviata.
Eminent Conductors Warn Cuts Will Cause 'The Demise' of ENO
Three of opera’s most eminent music directors have predicted “the demise” of the English National Opera if planned cuts go ahead in a letter published in The Times.
ENO's Musical Director Martyn Brabbins Resigns Over Cuts
British conductor and the ENO's Musical Director Martyn Brabbins has resigned from the company in response to cuts to the orchestra.
Cellist Santiago Cañón-Valencia Debuts at Wigmore Hall, Plus a Live Broadcast With BBC Symphony
Colombian cellist and 2022 BBC Next Generation Artist Santiago Cañón-Valencia embarks on a three-date series of performances in the United Kingdom this fall, including his Wigmore Hall debut recital with pianist Naoko Sonoda.
National Theatre Wales Receives 100% Cut from Arts Council of Wales
National Theatre Wales has had its funding completely cut in the latest Wales funding review.
BBC Young Composer 2023 Winners Announced
In March, the BBC invited young music-makers of all technical abilities, musical backgrounds and styles from across the UK to enter a composition for the BBC Young Composer competition.
New English Ballet Theatre Presents THE GENESIS DANCE PROJECT Tour In Essex and London
NEW ENGLISH BALLET THEATRE presents THE GENESIS DANCE PROJECT, featuring music by prog-rock legends GENESIS and new works by contemporary choreographers.
Anna Clyne Appointed Composer in Association of the BBC Philharmonic
Anna Clyne will compose three new scores for the BBC Philharmonic in her new role as Composer in Association.
Review: PROM 68 – MAX RICHTER - RECOMPOSED, Royal Albert Hall
The Britten Sinfonia is unusual in the world of professional orchestras, in that they don’t have the now-traditional principal conductor as their figurehead, instead choosing to collaborate with leading exponents of the field.
Review: PROM 60: BERLIN RADIO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Royal Albert Hall
Marking the Proms debut of the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra (Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin), their artistic director Vladimir Jurowski conducted a lively and varied programme of works by Weill, Adès and Rachmaninov to a Royal Albert Hall high in anticipation.
Hannah Waddingham Withdrew From BBC Prom in Support of SAG-AFTRA Strike
Hannah Waddingham stepped down from presenting a special BBC Prom, in support of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike
Review: PROM 56 – RATTLE CONDUCTS MAHLER'S NINTH, Royal Albert Hall
Last night’s performance consisted of a rendition of Francis Poulenc’s Figure humaine by the BBC Singers, as well as the London Symphony Orchestra tackling Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No.
Review: PROM 55 – GERSHWIN'S PIANO CONCERTO, Royal Albert Hall
The Boston Symphony Orchestra’s second outing at this year’s Proms celebrated the magic of movement, with varying degrees of dance in pieces by Stravinsky, Ravel, Gershwin, and a European première from Carlos Simon.
Hannah Waddingham to Present FANTASY, MYTHS AND LEGENDS PROM at the Royal Albert Hall
Emmy Award-winning actress and singer Hannah Waddingham will present an evening of orchestral works from film, television and gaming, from titles including Harry Potter, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and World of Warcraft.
Review: BBC PROM 49: SCHUMANN'S DAS PARADIES UND DIE PERI, Royal Albert Hall
This is a piece of folk storytelling at its best.
Review: BBC PROMS AT SAGE GATESHEAD: SELF ESTEEM & ROYAL NORTHERN SINFONIA, Sage Gateshead
I like my orchestral music organised around Northern talent.
Review: PROM 11: HORRIBLE HISTORIES - 'ORRIBLE OPERA, Royal Albert Hall
Prom 11: Horrible Histories ‘Orrible Opera is a delightful show that will amuse audiences of all ages while making opera more approachable.