Opera

Andrea Bocelli

The world's most beloved tenor Andrea Bocelli returns to The O2 on 16 October 2020. These newly announced dates for 2020 will see Bocelli bring an all-new show format to his legions of fans – the first part a more classical program, showcasing his most well-known operatic arias, with the...

Il Divo

The original and the best classical cross over group of all time Il Divo return to the UK in December 2020 for the Christmas With Il Divo tour which will see them perform all their greatest hits and festive classics live creating the ultimate fan experience. No strangers to festive...

Classical Spectacular

The dancing rhythms and swirling colours of Smetana’s opera The Bartered Bride launch a concert of big musical gestures and even bigger emotions. First love blazes hot in the Letter Scene from Tchaikovsky’s opera Eugene Onegin, as Tatyana (sung here by soprano Elena Stikhina) pours out her heart in music...

Carmina Burana

O fortuna! The Philharmonia’s rousing performance of Carl Orff’s towering choral masterpiece is destined to give you chills. The full force of the orchestra backs up the monumental harmony of over 200 voices and three internationally acclaimed soloists in this performance of Orff’s unforgettable masterwork. Rossini: Overture, William Tell Bruch:...

Katherine Jenkins

An Astounding Classical Spectacular!!

La Traviata

Richard Eyre's stunning production of Verdi's best-loved opera returns with star sopranos Ermonela Jaho and Angel Blue as Violetta; the casts also include Plácido Domingo and Charles Castronovo.

Aurora Orchestra

New Music International Nicholas Collon - conductor Jennifer Johnston - mezzo-soprano Ali Sethi - voice Sam Amidon - voice, guitar Mahler - Songs of a Wayfarer arr. Iain Farrington for chamber orchestra Du Yun - Where we lost our shadows (World premiere) Folk ballad arrangements featuring Sam Amidon

Opera Boys

Moniuszko's Opera 'Jawnuta'. The Polish Opera in London presents the UK premier of Jawnuta by Stanislaw Moniuszko. Olga Maroszek returns to London to appear in the title role of the fortune-telling Gypsy Jawnuta in Moniuszko's opera based on a Gypsy themed poem by Kniaznin. Supported by Jolanta Wagner (Chicha) and...

2fm Xmas Ball 2019

A sublime concert of carols and seasonal classics, staged in full 18th-century costume and an evocative candle-lit-style setting.

Choir! Choir! Choir!

This show has been rescheduled to 10th October and moved to Lafayette.

Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly

Welcoming back the fabulous Korean soprano Elena Dee and the celebrated international soprano Alyona Kistenyova*. One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. Highlights include...

Russell Watson 20th Anniversary Of The Voice

Singing sensation Russell Watson performs an intimate concert of career highlights. Russell will be joined on stage by his live band and choir to celebrate 20 years since his debut album The Voice was released.

The Royal Choral Society

The Royal Choral Society will bring their choral festivities to the Royal Albert Hall this Christmas with a selection of choral classics and sing-along carols. The RCS first performed at the Hall for Queen Victoria in 1871 and took to the Auditorium stage every year since then, going on to...

Russian State Ballet and Opera House

After its successful season of Madama Butterfly, Carmen and La Traviata last year, Russian State Opera returns to delight you with the premiere of Opera, Aida. The brand-new production guarantees to delight you with sumptuous sets and splendid new costumes. Verdi brings the ancient Egypt on stage with an evolving...

The Bartered Bride

Midsummer Opera present in English translation the Czech national opera par excellence, The Bartered Bride, by the Czech national composer Smetana. A joyful piece in which true love prevails in the face of some cack-handed obstacles. Soloists, Symphony Orchestra and Chorus are conducted by David Roblou.

Madama Butterfly

Opera D'amore

Castle Howard Proms 2021

Bedford Park Proms 2021

Charlotte Hawkins

Join us for an afternoon of the best classical music, celebrating Raymond Gubbay’s long association with the Hall. Comperèd by ITVs Good Morning Britain presenter, broadcaster and Classic FM host Charlotte Hawkins, expect appearances from Raymond himself alongside pianist Frank Dupree and soprano Susan Bullock. They will be accompanied by...

Bizet: Carmen

Puccini: Madama Butterfly

Ellen Kent's Carmen

An evening of passion, sexual jealousy, death and unforgettable arias.This dazzling production with orchestra features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies including The Toreador’s Song, Carmen’s enticing Habanera, and Don José’s lyrical Flower Song in a setting evoking the stunning architecture of Seville and its main square with Roman and Moorish influences.Sung in...

Ellen Kent's Tosca

An explosion of love and treachery.Delighted to welcome back Iurie Gisca as Scarpia and the international stars, Maria Tonina, Elena Dee and Alyona Kistenyova*.This traditional production is a heady mixture of true love, torture and treachery, with two of the best roles for tenor and soprano, plus a truly blood...

Bizet's Carmen

South Facing Festival - the Eno (English National Opera) / Tosca

Marni Nixon - The Soprano Behind The Screen

American soprano, Marni Nixon, is known in the popular world as the singing voice behind the stars of West Side Story, The King and I and My Fair Lady. An accomplished singer in her own right, she sang opera, classical song and appeared on Broadway. Marni Nixon was the singing...

The Mozartists

Ian Page’s visionary MOZART 250 series continues to build a widespread and highly enthusiastic following. The first of The Mozartists’ concerts since lockdown is a diverse and illuminating overview of the musical year 1771, featuring an exquisite selection of works that were composed and premiered 250 years ago. These include...