John Barry had huge success in the world of film music, having written some of the best soundtracks for the silver screen including, of course, the James Bond films.

This concert celebrates his music and features hit pieces from: Goldfinger, Dances with Wolves, The Black Hole, Midnight Cowboy, Diamonds are Forever, Out of Africa, Born Free, Moonraker, Zulu and many more!

Conductor Nic Raine is joined by guest vocalist Alison Jiear and Lance Ellington. Presented by Tommy Pearson, a renowned authority on film music.

British soprano Claire Rutter, baritone Stephen Gadd and Classic BRIT nominee Gardar Thor Cortes will be joined on stage by Renato Balsadonna from the Royal Opera House and Barts Choir.

An unforgettable afternoon devoted to the most popular operatic arias of all time, written by some of the world’s greatest composers. Magnificent music from well-known operas, including: The Barber of Seville, The Magic Flute, Rigoletto, Madame Butterfly, The Pearl Fishers, Candide, Die Fledermaus, Turandot, Carmen and many more!

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Renato Balsodonna Conductor
Claire Rutter Soprano
Gardar Thor Cortes Tenor
Stephen Gadd Baritone
Barts Choir

All your favourite songs from best-selling Broadway shows performed at London’s most iconic venue.

Including hit songs from:
Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, Sweeney Todd, Cats, West Side Story,Mamma Mia and many more!

NEW FOR 2013: a mesmerising tribute to the music of Les Misérables including Bring Him Home, One Day More, I Dreamed a Dream and more from the worldwide blockbuster film and Broadway production.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
David Firman Conductor
Mary Carewe, Anna-Jane Casey, Michael Dore, Graham Bickley Vocalists

A yearly favourite, John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration returns to the Royal Albert Hall. Enjoy a festive evening with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by the composer himself.

Yuletide music would not be complete without that of the one and only John Rutter. Join him in this best-selling concert as he conducts a popular selection of the very best Christmas carols, choral pieces and orchestral works. Featuring a special guest vocalist and choir.

John Rutter composer/conductor

A yearly favourite, John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration returns to the Royal Albert Hall. Enjoy a festive evening with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by the composer himself.

Yuletide music would not be complete without that of the one and only John Rutter. Join him in this best-selling concert as he conducts a popular selection of the very best Christmas carols, choral pieces and orchestral works. Featuring a special guest vocalist and choir.

John Rutter composer/conductor

In W.H. Auden’s witty reworking of American mythology a folksinger narrates the legend of the giant Paul Bunyan, as he builds a lumber farm and guides his homesick foreman, petulant book-keeper and good-hearted cook to happiness.

Paul Bunyan was Britten’s first work for the stage. He and librettist W.H. Auden created the piece during their time in America, and sought to capture the spirit of the booming, forward-looking country around them – with as much affection as irreverence. Auden’s lyrical, subtle satire interweaves with a score that sees the young Britten at his most playful and inventive: folk, blues and Broadway are incorporated into a musical language that remains distinctively his.

Award-winning director and choreographer Liam Steel has developed an original production of this enchanting work, replete with a quartet of cheerful Swedish lumberjacks, singing trees and geese, bad cooks, good cooks and a mischievous pair of cats.

In W.H. Auden’s witty reworking of American mythology a folksinger narrates the legend of the giant Paul Bunyan, as he builds a lumber farm and guides his homesick foreman, petulant book-keeper and good-hearted cook to happiness.

Paul Bunyan was Britten’s first work for the stage. He and librettist W.H. Auden created the piece during their time in America, and sought to capture the spirit of the booming, forward-looking country around them – with as much affection as irreverence. Auden’s lyrical, subtle satire interweaves with a score that sees the young Britten at his most playful and inventive: folk, blues and Broadway are incorporated into a musical language that remains distinctively his.

Award-winning director and choreographer Liam Steel has developed an original production of this enchanting work, replete with a quartet of cheerful Swedish lumberjacks, singing trees and geese, bad cooks, good cooks and a mischievous pair of cats.

In W.H. Auden’s witty reworking of American mythology a folksinger narrates the legend of the giant Paul Bunyan, as he builds a lumber farm and guides his homesick foreman, petulant book-keeper and good-hearted cook to happiness.

Paul Bunyan was Britten’s first work for the stage. He and librettist W.H. Auden created the piece during their time in America, and sought to capture the spirit of the booming, forward-looking country around them – with as much affection as irreverence. Auden’s lyrical, subtle satire interweaves with a score that sees the young Britten at his most playful and inventive: folk, blues and Broadway are incorporated into a musical language that remains distinctively his.

Award-winning director and choreographer Liam Steel has developed an original production of this enchanting work, replete with a quartet of cheerful Swedish lumberjacks, singing trees and geese, bad cooks, good cooks and a mischievous pair of cats.

In W.H. Auden’s witty reworking of American mythology a folksinger narrates the legend of the giant Paul Bunyan, as he builds a lumber farm and guides his homesick foreman, petulant book-keeper and good-hearted cook to happiness.

Paul Bunyan was Britten’s first work for the stage. He and librettist W.H. Auden created the piece during their time in America, and sought to capture the spirit of the booming, forward-looking country around them – with as much affection as irreverence. Auden’s lyrical, subtle satire interweaves with a score that sees the young Britten at his most playful and inventive: folk, blues and Broadway are incorporated into a musical language that remains distinctively his.

Award-winning director and choreographer Liam Steel has developed an original production of this enchanting work, replete with a quartet of cheerful Swedish lumberjacks, singing trees and geese, bad cooks, good cooks and a mischievous pair of cats.

A powerful vision of life, death and afterlife, Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius is a monument of orchestral brilliance and choral finesse. From the solemn opening to the terrifying immensity of the Demons’ Chorus, it is rightly considered by many to be Elgar’s greatest work.

For this very special evening, celebrating Hilary Davan Wetton’s 70th birthday, the full forces of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra combine with a choir of over 300 hundred voices, led by the renowned City of London Choir.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Hilary Davan Wetton Conductor
Diana Moore Mezzo-soprano
Andrew Staples Tenor
Jacques Imbrailo Bass-baritone
City of London Choir
Guildford Choral Society
Leicester Philharmonic Choir
Choirs from St Paul’s Girls’ School

Symphonic Rock is celebrating its 10th year with an evening of thrilling rock anthems and classic songs in this electrifying orchestral event.

Enjoy the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra perform chart classics from iconic bands and artists including:
Robbie Williams, Bon Jovi, Meat Loaf, U2, Queen, Led Zepplin, Eric Clapton and many more!

NEW FOR 2014
A special tribute to the music of Coldplay, featuring:
Viva La Vida, Trouble and Fix You.

Accompanied by a spectacular light show.

This festival of Tchaikovsky’s most loved scores returns for another stunning concert, which pays tribute to the Russian master of music and features an explosive indoor firework finale!

The RPO’s Principal Associate Conductor Grzegorz Nowak will be joined by virtuoso pianist Peter Donohoe for an expert performance of Tchaikovsky’s epic Piano Concerto No.1.

From the grace and elegance of The Nutcraker Suite to the triumphant and awe-inspiring1812 Overture, Tchaikovsky’s music never fails to jerk a tear and stir the soul.

Capriccio Italien
Piano Concerto No.1
Eugene Onegin: Polonaise
The Nutcracker Suite No.1
1812 Overture

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Grzegorz Nowak conductor
Peter Donohoe piano

Lights! Camera! Action! A popular evening with movie-fans celebrating some of Hollywoods much-loved and iconic soundtracks.    

Highlights include:
Star Wars®, Harry Potter, Gladiator, Jurassic Park, The Lord of the Rings, Big Country, Indiana Jones, Rocky, Ghostbusters, Mission: Impossible and many more!

NEW FOR 2014:
A tribute to the great film composer Elmer Bernstein featuring classic film scores:
The Great Escape, The Magnificent Seven, To Kill a Mockingbird, Walk on the Wild Side, The Man with the Golden Arm    

Paul Bateman conductor
Tommy Pearson presenter