Royal Albert Hall Announces Their June 2010 Events

The Royal Albert Hall was built to fulfil the vision of Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's consort) of a 'CentrAl Hall' that would be used to promote understanding and appreciation of the Arts and Sciences and would stand at the heart of the South Kensington estate, surrounded by museums and places of learning.

The Hall is a Grade I Listed building; and has been in continuous use since it was opened in March 1871. It was always conceived as a multipurpose building to host not only concerts of music but exhibitions, public meetings, scientific conversations and award ceremonies. It is a registered charity held in trust for the nation but is financially self sufficient: it receives no funding from central or local government.

MARK KNOPFLER
Sunday 30 May- Friday 4 June, 7.30pm

The multiple award-winning musician from Dire Straits returns to the Hall for 6 thrilling concerts playing material from his new album Get Lucky as well as some of his greatest hits.

VIP packages are also available. Please call the Box Office for details or call 020 7959 0507 for corporate hospitality.

Tickets: £50- £30

MOVING TOGETHER- COLOUR IN MOTION
Saturday 5 June, 2.30pm

The Fitness League, Keep Fit Association, Medau Society and Exercise, Movement and Dance Partnership join together to demonstrate the best in movement and dance.

Tickets: To book please visit www.emdp.org or call 01403 266000

SWAN LAKE
Wednesday 9 June- Saturday 19 June, 7.30pm (except Sunday),
Saturday and Sunday matinees- 2.30pm
No performance on Monday

Experience the beauty and intimacy of Derek Deane's unrivalled spectacle as the Hall is transformed into a magical lake for this spectacular fully staged 'in the round' production featuring English National Ballet's magnificent company of over 120 performers.

There will be an audio described performance on Saturday 19 June at 2.30pm. Please call 020 7838 3110.

VIP packages are also available. Please call the Box Office for details or call 020 7959 0507 for corporate hospitality.

Tickets: £55- £19.50

HIGH WYCOMBE MUSIC GALA
Saturday 26 June, 7pm

An opportunity to hear 1000 young performers perform a mixed programme around the themes of space and Africa.

Tickets: £30- £15

ORGAN GALA CONCERT
Saturday 27 June, 7.30pm

Listen to the sound 10,000 pipes in glorious harmony. Featuring works by Strauss, Bach and Elgar, celebrate the power and majesty of the king of instruments!

Tickets: £47.50- £14.50

GRAND OPERA GALA
Monday 28 June, 7.30pm

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra return to the Hall for a night of fantastic arias with appearances from Owain Arwel Hughes, Natasha Marsh, Alfie Boe and the Royal Choral Society.

Tickets: £50- £10

Jackson Browne
Tuesday 29 June, 8pm

Jackson Browne returns to the Hall to perform all his classic hits which defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty and emotion.

Tickets: £55- £35

Tony Bennett
Wednesday 30 June- Thursday 1 July, 8pm

Living legend Tony Bennett was described by his friend Frank Sinatra as 'the best singer in the business'. He returns to the Hall to perform some of his classic hits over his 60 year career.

Tickets: £75- £37.50

ALSO AT THE HALL

ELGAR ROOM

CLASSICAL COFFEE MORNINGS
Enjoy music by talented musicians from the Royal College of Music whilst enjoying an inclusive hot drink and pastry from 10.45am

Sunday 6 June- The Matteo Quartet

Tickets: £10 (or for an additional £16.95 book a three course Sunday brunch in the Café Consort after the concert)

LATE NIGHT JAZZ
Enjoy late night jazz by dynamic young artists, cocktails and fabulous food in the relaxed setting of the Elgar Room. From 10pm onwards.

Wednesday 2 June- Ben Holder Trio
Wednesday 16 June- Gill Manly Trio

Tickets: £10

CAFÉ CONSORT

IGNITE
Free lunchtime jazz and world music- just turn up and enjoy in the relaxed atmosphere of the Café from 12noon.

Friday 4 June- Ritary
Friday 11 June- Sumaya Flamenco
Friday 18 June- Sachin Patwardhan

Tickets: Free Entry

IGNITE BRUNCH
Enjoy a welcome drink, two-course brunch menu, tea or coffee and vibrant live music. The perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy an inclusive Sunday brunch!

Sunday 6 June- Alex Stewart
Sunday 20 June- Ricardo Garcia
Sunday 27 June- Alex Hutton Trio

Tickets: £28.50, £15 under 12s

EXHIBITION ROAD MUSIC DAY
Sunday 20 June, 3.30pm

As part of the Exhibition Road Music Day, Ricardo Garcia's Flamenco Flow will be performing in the Café Consort from 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Tickets: Free Entry

STALLS CORRIDOR

REFLECT- FREE EXHIBITION SERIES
SORRY YOU MISSED THE 60's
Saturday 26 June- Saturday 10 July

A collection of photographs taken by celebrated 60's photographer Philip Townsend capturing some of the most iconic faces of the era.

Open Days:

Sunday 27 June- 11am- 3pm

Saturday 3 July- 11am- 3pm

Tickets: Free Entry- ground floor corridor. Enter through Door 1

EVENTS PREVIEW

July
1 Late Night Jazz: Parry Ray
2 Gillian Weir Organ Concert
3-4 Crosby, Stills and Nash
14 Late Night Jazz: Gustavo Marques
16-11 September BBC Proms 2010 (season now announced- please visit www.royalalberthall.com for full details)

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