Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

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Essential

Opera 

Handel's Messiah dominates the month's great music, but there is also Bach, passionate Italian opera and a German fairy tale

Tried and Tested

Festival 

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra joined forces with community groups, including some impressive young performers, to liven up a sunny Sunday in Wembley Park with Wemba’s Dream: Join the Journey

In the Know

Opera 

Stars from the worlds of opera and the musical stage will join cathedral choirs in a ceremony that proves King Charles III's genuine interest in music

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Opera 

The Christmas story is told in grand choruses and virtuosic solos, sung by the finest artists and with thrilling instrumental playing

Preview

Dance 

A towering figure in the culture of Hungary, Franz Liszt is celebrated in Liszt Mosaics, Hungarian State Folk Ensemble's show coming to Sadler's Wells in June

In the Know

Opera 

Messiah makes an impact however it is sung. But what's so special about an oratorio written in a rush and using recycled material? Claudia Pritchard explains

Essential

Opera 

London's Victorian temple to the arts comes of age with a year of festive entertainment for all tastes – and looks forward to a full house

Preview

Classical Music 

All the Christmas favourites are back, as the Kensington venue unveils a festive season, including carols and Messiah

In the Know

Immersive 

An intimate, early evening concert of crackling Baroque favourites and Piazzolla's sultry tangos, with players from the top London orchestras

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Classical Music 

With world-class playing and soloists, the RPO series would be a a wonderful introduction to concert-going

Essential

Classical Music 

Petrenko makes his debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in Mahler's Symphony No 2, Resurrection