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Essential
Classical Music
The world's best players, singers and conductors either work in London or head here at every opportunity. Take advantage of the best in classical music with our 2018 guide
Tried and Tested
Opera
A privileged young man with lashings of money and London at his feet ...What can possibly go wrong?
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Classical Music
Riots broke out when The Rite of Spring was first performed, and it can still startle with its raw savagery
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Classical Music
A 10-day festival of music celebrates the arrival in the capital of Sir Simon Rattle as the new music director of the London Symphony Orchestra
In The Know
He transformed his players and the capital's tastes. Now the Russian-born conductor is ready to party – the classical music way. By Claudia Pritchard
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Classical Music
The world's greatest orchestra return to London with Daniele Gatti, their new chief conductor
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Classical Music
Two of the music world's foremost figures are joined by six musicians for a ranging, diverse recital
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Classical Music
Soprano Elin Manahan Thomas joins the City of London Sinfonia for an enchanting Venetian evening
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Classical Music
A celebration of the British composer, featuring a concert performance of his much-feted opera Written on Skin
In the Know
Classical Music
A week-long celebration of the great Dutch composer, including several UK premieres
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Classical Music
The legendary Daniel Barenboim joins Gustavo Dudamel during his revolutionary ensemble's three night residency