Elgar’s choral writing

Listen to David Temple's iconic presentation comparing Elgar’s choral writing in The Dream of Gerontius, The Apostles and The Kingdom, exploring how his treatment of the chorus develops across the three works.

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29November

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

1pm & 7pm - O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX

Composer Howard Shore brings J.R.R. Tolkien’s literary imagination to vivid life with his Academy®- and Grammy® Award-winning score

5December

Home Alone in concert

2.30pm & 7.30pm - Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP

This beloved festive favourite features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture

6December

Home Alone in concert

1pm & 6pm - Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP

This beloved festive favourite features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture

12December

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York in Concert

2:30pm & 7:30pm - Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP

Relive the joy of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York on the big screen, all whilst John Williams’ charming score is performed live to picture

19December

Sing Christmas!

4pm & 7.30pm - St Michael's Church, South Grove, London N6 6BJ

Join us for a heartwarming and enchanting evening of festive music at our annual Christmas Concert.

23December

Christmas with Sir Karl Jenkins

3pm - Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS

Sir Karl Jenkins returns this holiday season with a nostalgic programme, featuring songs from his beloved festive albums; Joy to the World and Stella Natalis

17April

A Child of Our Time

7.30pm - Alexandra Palace Theatre, Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY

A compelling concert pairing Britten’s Saint Nicolas with Tippett’s A Child of Our Time, bringing together two distinctive 20th-century choral masterpieces

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