Anna Lapwood

Organist Anna Lapwood to Embark on UK Tour in 2026
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 19, 2025

Organist, conductor, and broadcaster Anna Lapwood has announced a brand new UK tour for 2026. The tour will see Lapwood perform a mix of classical and contemporary music and film scores specially arranged for organ in her own style.

LETTERS LIVE Will Return to the Royal Albert Hall in Support of Arts Emergency
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2025

Letters Live, the literary event which celebrates the enduring power of written correspondence, is set to return to the Royal Albert Hall in November. Learn more here!

PIPES to Open 2025-2026 Music Season at Trinity Church Concerts
by Emmy Rice - Jun 15, 2025

Trinity Church announced its 2025-2026 music season, featuring world premieres of new works by Andrew Yee and David Hurd; a split presentation 0f Trinity’s acclaimed “gold standard” rendition of Handel’s Messiah; and PIPES, a season-long celebration of the historic inauguration of Trinity’s new organ by Glatter-Götz/Rosales.

Anna Lapwood Named Official Organist of the Royal Albert Hall
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025

Anna Lapwood has been named as the first ever official ‘Organist of the Royal Albert Hall’. The classical phenomenon will continue to use the Hall’s famous Grand Organ to increase national access to organ and choral music.

Organist Anna Lapwood Sets Christmas 2025 UK Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2025

Anna Lapwood has announced a UK Christmas tour for December 2025, featuring a heartwarming blend of her favourite festive music, both traditional and contemporary, specially arranged for the organ.

The BBC Proms Reveals Lineup For 2025 Edition
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2025

The BBC Proms has announced the lineup for its 2025 edition. The BBC Proms will present an eight-week celebration of  music featuring over 3,000 artists, the first overnight Prom  in almost half a century and more than 80 solo debuts.

Review: WOW AT 15, Royal Albert Hall
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 10, 2025

The global movement and charity WOW (Women of the World) is now in its 15th year. To mark the occasion, WOW held a special evening to celebrate International Women's Day on Saturday 8 March.

Los Angeles Philharmonic Unveils Gustavo Dudamel's Final Walt Disney Concert Hall Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025

The Los Angeles Philharmonic has unveiled details of its 2025/26 season at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the last in which legendary maestro, Gustavo Dudamel, will serve in his current role.

Rushil Ranjan And Abi Sampa Named As Royal Albert Hall's New Associate Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

Qawwali music pioneers Rushil Ranjan and Abi Sampa have been announced as the Royal Albert Hall's new associate artists. The composers and performers sold out the Hall with their groundbreaking Orchestral Qawwali Project last year.

Angela Davis, Annie Lennox, and Sharon Van Etten Will Headline Royal Albert Hall's Programme For International Women's Day
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

Activist Angela Davis, singer-songwriters Annie Lennox and Sharon Van Etten, and composer Anoushka Shankar will headline the Royal Albert Hall in the week around International Women's Day.

Sinfonia Smith Square Reveals 2024 Christmas Festival Programme
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

Inviting audiences to embrace the magic of the festive period, Sinfonia Smith Square has announced a Christmas Festival programme for 2024. Learn more about the upcoming events here!

Anna Lapwood Will Premiere Max Richter Organ Commission At Royal Albert Hall Headline Show
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2024

Classical music sensation Anna Lapwood will premiere a new organ commission written for her by post-minimalist superstar Max Richter when she headlines the Royal Albert Hall in May.

Angela Davis Will Headline WOW - Women of the World at 15 at the Royal Albert Hall
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024

WOW - Women of the World and the Royal Albert Hall have announced WOW at 15, a special one-off celebration which will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on International Women’s Day (8 March 2025). 

Review: BBC PROMS: PROM 47 �" DOCTOR WHO PROM, Royal Albert Hall
by Debbie Gilpin - Aug 27, 2024

“Never seen a TARDIS before?” For many in attendance at the Royal Albert Hall, this probably is quite likely! The Proms haven’t had any adventures in time and space since Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary celebrations back in 2013, so its return was well overdue - especially as there have been several incarnations of the Doctor in that time. With the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and the London Philharmonic Choir on hand, a spectacular showcase of the programme’s music was guaranteed.

Sinfonia Smith Square Reveals Autumn Season 2024
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2024

Off the back of their rebranding this summer, Sinfonia Smith Square have announced an Autumn Season that sits comfortably in line with their new ambitious and innovative aims as an organisation. Learn more about the lineup here!

LETTERS LIVE Will Host Special RSPCA Show at The Royal Albert Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2024

Letters Live, the literary event which celebrates the power of written correspondence, returns to the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday 12 December in collaboration with the RSPCA for a special one-off event.

A CHRISTMAS GAIETY Returns to the Royal Albert Hall in December
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 6, 2023

Following the runaway success of the debut A Christmas Gaiety performance last year, drag sensation Peaches Christ and conductor / producer Edwin Outwater will return to the Royal Albert Hall to host this year’s biggest camp Christmas party as part of the Hall’s festive celebrations for 2023 in association with Clapham Grand.

Southbank Centre Reveals Autumn/Winter 23/24 Classical Music Season With New Resident Artists
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2023

The Southbank Centre and its family of six Resident Orchestras have announced its Autumn/Winter 2023/24 programme. Continuing to bring the greatest symphonic, chamber music, and recital repertoire to the stages while championing classical music for the 21st century by presenting new works and unique experiences, the Autumn/Winter programme features a host of established and emerging talent.

Eric Whitacre Will Play Geffen Hall April 17th
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 5, 2023

Whitacre will lead a choral ensemble through several of his most popular and best-selling works.

BBC Conductors Sign Open Letter Protesting Against Classical Music Cuts
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 9, 2023

Leading BBC conductors and artists have signed an open letter to the BBC's Director General, protesting against the recent proposals to cut BBC Singers and funding to BBC orchestras, calling the decision 'calamitous'.