T712666766Classic FM is back at the Hall for a spectacular evening of the most iconic classical music - performed live! Handel's stirring Zadok the Priest opens this special concert themed around classical music anthems, with many other Classic FM favourites also included. The renowned Royal Scottish National Orchestra will play classics such as Johann Strauss Jr.'s By the Beautiful Blue Danube and Finlandia by Jean Sibelius. The orchestra, conducted by Ben Palmer, will also accompany several world-class soloists due to be announced over the coming weeks. Classic FM presenters Alexander Armstrong and Myleene Klass will host this concert. Plus, very special guest Sir Karl Jenkins will take to the stage to conduct his own music - including 'Benedictus' from The Armed Man, 'Palladio' and the popular anthem 'Adiemus' - as part of the Welsh maestro's 80th birthday celebrations. A fantastic lights and fireworks finale will bring the concert to a close in memorable fashion.Company Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Conductor Ben Palmer. Performer Alexander Armstrong. Performer Myleene Klass. | |
| 22 Apr 24 | Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221 listing details L800998881 |
T01189978354Classic FM returns to the Royal Albert Hall for spectacular performances of some of the most iconic classical music - live! The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra will play classics such as ‘Jupiter' from The Planets, the ‘Dance of the Knights' from the ballet Romeo and Juliet, and the theme from the Pirates of the Caribbean. The orchestra will also accompany the gifted young pianist Arsha Kaviani to perform the final two movements of Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No.2. A lights and fireworks finale will bring the concert to a close in memorable fashion.Company Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. | |
| 16 Oct 23 | Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221 listing details L0917976991 |
T0359351329The UK's most popular classical music station returns to the Royal Albert Hall for another night of world-class live classical music! This very special Classic FM Live features the greatest hits of opera including: Nessun Dorma, O mio babbino caro, the Ride of the Valkyries, plus other much-loved music by Mozart, Puccini, Verdi, Rossini and more. The concert, hosted by Classic FM presenters Alexander Armstrong and Myleene Klass, will feature performances by the English National Opera Orchestra and Chorus with star guest soloists still to be announced. The night of iconic music will be brought to a close in memorable fashion with spectacular lights and fireworks accompanying Rossini's famous William Tell Overture.Performer Alexander Armstrong. Performer Myleene Klass. Company English National Opera Orchestra and Chorus. | |
| 12 Apr 23 | Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221 listing details L1819362326 |
T1188782946The concert will be a celebration of music composed for royalty, performed by artists with historic ties to the British royal family. Handel's Zadok The Priest, Parry's Jerusalem and I Was Glad, Walton's Crown Imperial - all feature. Alison Balsom will perform the world premiere of a new piece by Classic FM's Composer in Residence, Debbie Wiseman, commissioned by Classic FM to commemorate Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, as well as Hummel's Trumpet Concerto in E-flat. With over 200 performers on stage, and a spectacular lights-and-fireworks finale to the stirring music of Edward Elgar, book your tickets now to secure your seat at one of the biggest nights in the classical music calendar!Company Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Performer Alison Balsom (trumpet). Company Royal Choral Society. Conductor Barry Wordsworth. | |
| 11 Apr 22 | Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221 listing details L01548630395 |
T1550668418There'll be fantastic music, from Gershwin to Tchaikovsky, along with a cannons-and-fireworks finale. It's the world's greatest music at one of the most iconic musical venues, and you can be there without breaking the bank.Performer John Suchet. Performer Isata Kanneh-Mason (piano). Performer Benjamin Grosvenor (piano). Performer Gareth Malone. | |
| 8 Oct 19 | Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221 listing details L0157228453 |
T02053545375Performer John Suchet (presenter). Performer Margherit Taylor (presenter). Performer Milos. Performer Martin James Bartlett. Performer Jennifer Pike. Karl Jenkins (guest appearance). Company City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Company Crouch End Festival Chorus. Conductor Michael Seal. | |
| 23 Apr 19 | Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221 listing details L978307040 |
T0961528262This autumn sees the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One. This highly significant moment in our nation's history will be marked in a multitude of ways ? and at Classic FM Live, we will host the world premiere performance of a beautiful, moving, and unforgettable new piece: The Great War Symphony. Classic FM Live will be held in aid of SSAFA, the armed forces charity supporting military families. In what promises to be an unforgettable evening, Classic FM presenters John Suchet and Margherita Taylor will also introduce a range of other orchestral and choral music, including Parry's I Was Glad, Elgar's Nimrod, and favourites by Holst and Vaughan Williams.Music Patrick Hawes. Company Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Company Invictus Choir. Company National Youth Choir of Great Britain. Company State Trumpeters. Company Band of the Household Cavalry. Company Fanfare Trumpeters of the Royal Air Force. Company Corps Drums and Bugles of the Royal Marines. Performer John Suchet (presenter). Performer Margherita Taylor (presenter). | |
| 9 Oct 18 | Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221 listing details L1447553981 |
T0402480424This autumn's unmissable Classic FM Live is a film music spectacular, celebrating the legendary John Williams in this, the composer's 85th birthday year. The outstanding Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will perform favourite Williams scores including Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, E.T. and Superman, with the concert closing in stunning style thanks to a lights-and-fireworks finale - to the sound of Star Wars. Many more film classics by other Hollywood composers will grace this very special programme, including Pirates of the Caribbean, The Mission, Dances with Wolves and Out of Africa. Don't miss your chance to join Classic FM as they also mark the station's 25th birthday, at what's set to be an incredible evening of blockbuster music. | |
| 19 Sep 17 | Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221 listing details L0920538221 |
T236228762Classic FM Live returns to the Royal Albert Hall for another unforgettable evening of classical favourites, accompanied by stunning lights and fireworks. The musical highlights include Parry's I Was Glad, Verdi's 'Grand March' from Aida, and Tchaikovsky's perennially popular 1812 Overture.Performer Jean-Efflam Bavouzet (piano). Performer Angel Blue (soprano). Performer Nemanja Radulovic (violin). Company the Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines. Company Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Company Bouremouth Symphony Chorus. Conductor Kirill Karabits. Performer Margherita Taylor (presenter). Performer John Suchet (presenter). | |
| 14 Apr 15 | Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221 listing details L634676125 |
T525885152Singing superstar Alfie Boe is returning to his classical roots for a night of sensational music, alongside the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra performing a range of Classic FM favourites. They'll also be joined by chart-topping guitarist Milos Karadaglic for the beautiful Concierto de Aranjuez by Rodrigo. Other guest artists include another chart sensation, pianist Ji Liu; opera star and Commonwealth Games opening ceremony performer Pumeza; and outstanding young clarinettist Julian Bliss. Once again, Classic FM Live showcases the finest established stars alongside the next generation of world-class classical performers. The evening will be hosted by Classic FM's John Suchet and Margherita Taylor, and will conclude with a fantastic lights and fireworks finale to the sound of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. This is set to be one of the most exciting nights of classical music this year - so book your tickets now!Performer Alfie Boe. Company Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Performer Milos Karadaglic. Performer Ji Liu. Performer Pumeza. Performer Julian Bliss. Performer John Suchet (host). Performer Margherita Taylor (host). | |
| 23 Sep 14 | Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221 listing details L364031163 |
T1603633157Classic FM Live returns to the Royal Albert Hall for a fantastic evening of classical favourites, accompanied by amazing lights and fireworks.Presented byClassic FM. Corporate Sponsor Laithwaite's Wine. Performer Hayley Westenra (soprano). Performer Andrea Ottensamer (clarinet). Performer Joseph Moog (piano). Company Central Band of the Royal Air Force. Company Royal Northern Sinfonia. Company Crouch End Festival Chorus. | |
| 29 Apr 14 | Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221 listing details L987031188 |
T0753930310Classic FM Live returns to the Centre for a third year, with the promise of another unforgettable evening of music. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera will perform a range of popular classics, including music to celebrate the 70th birthday of the much-loved contemporary composer Karl Jenkins. Classic FM's very own Aled Jones will host the evening's entertainment - and as well as acting as compere, he'll also be performing especially for you! The night will conclude with a rousing performance of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, making this a concert not to be missed. | |
| 10 Feb 14 | Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff :: V1984858935 listing details L1907020605 |
T02064666088This year, Classic FM celebrates 20 years of bringing the world's greatest music to millions of listeners across the UK with a very special concert at the Royal Albert Hall. The repertoire on the night includes performances of Classic FM Hall of Fame favourites, Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2 and Vaughan Williams' The Lark AscendingCompany Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Performer Tasmin Little (violin). Performer HJ Lim (piano). Performer Wynne Evans (tenor). Company Crouch End Festival Chorus. | |
| 24 Sep 12 | Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221 listing details L431605715 |
T2043427551Join us for an unmissable night of classical favourites, as Classic FM Live comes to the Royal Albert Hall once again! Star trumpet player Tine Thing Helseth will dazzle with music by Piazzolla and Delibes, there'll be orchestral favourites by Copland and Khachaturian, and the evening's entertainment will end with a fabulous firework finale, to the sound of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. Plus - we'll hear the whole of Tchaikovsky's famous Piano Concerto No.1 from a young soloist who's set to be a global superstar, and there'll be guest appearances from clarinettist Michael Collins and soprano Laura Wright.Performer Tine Thing Helseth (trumpet). Performer Michael Collins (clarinet). Performer Laura Wright (soprano). | |
| 19 Apr 12 | Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221 listing details L02007163114 |
T0646089825Wales Millennium Centre will welcome the UK's biggest classical music radio station for the first time with their Classic FM Live concert featuring some of the greatest classical music of all time, stunningly performed by internationally renowned musicians. The event will be spectacularly presented with lighting and pyrotechnic effects. | |
| 12 Mar 12 | Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff :: V1984858935 listing details L02133757226 |
T0382022129John Suchet and Margherita Taylor take to the stage as Classic FM Live returns with another sensational concert in aid of The Classic FM Foundation, Classic FM's official charity. The event will feature special guests including Danny Driver. Danny, who has attracted the attention of music lovers around the world with critically acclaimed performances and recordings of rare distinction, is sure to captivate the audience with another dazzling performance. He will join Norwegian soloist Tine Thing Helseth whose new generation approach to music is refreshingly focused and straightforward, with an extra touch of artistic magic that reaches everyone who hears her play. Alongside these magnificent soloists, Classic FM are proud to welcome the magnificent Orchestra of Opera North who will be joined by the Crouch End Festival Chorus amongst other special guests to be announced.Performer John Suchet. Performer Margherita Taylor. Performer Danny Driver. Performer Tine Thing Helseth. Company Orchestra of Opera North. Company Crouch End Festival Chorus. | |
| 16 Mar 11 | Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221 listing details L0311579386 |
T970165416The concert is once again in support of Classic FM Music Makers and is sponsored by Grants. Performing the Elgar Cello Concerto will be the fantastic Julian Lloyd-Webber. He will be supported by the Philharmonia and a guest conductor, who will also perform some of the Classic FM listeners favourite pieces. There are more acts to be announced so keep checking the Classic FM website for more details.Corporate Sponsor Grants. Performer Julian Lloyd-Webber (cello). | |
| 15 Mar 10 | Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221 listing details L01972259165 |
T783653354Company Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor Vasily Petrenko. Performer Emma Johnson. Performer Alison Balsom. Performer Alfie Boe. Performer Kate Royal. Performer Simon Bates (host). | |
| 25 Sep 08 | Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221 listing details L01891879891 |
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| 21 Aug 04 | Kenwood Lakeside, Inner London :: V398746117 listing details L0891261699 |
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| 24 Sep 09 | Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221 listing details L0167233893 |
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| 16 Apr 09 | Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221 listing details L797117748 |
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