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Barbican Centre

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    Visual Arts 

    Lee Krasner's genius revealed

    Lee Krasner: Living Colour, Barbican Art Gallery review ★★★★★

    30 May 19 – 01 Sep 19

    First European Lee Krasner retrospective in 50 years comes to the Barbican

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  • Preview

    Immersive 

    Ann Van den Broek: Loops of Behaviour Preview, Barbican Centre

    Ann Van den Broek: Loops of Behaviour Preview, Barbican Centre

    08 Jun 18 – 17 Jun 18

    If you’re into immersive experiences that blend art forms, be sure to visit Loops of Behaviour, Ann Van den Broek’s installation coming to The Curve at the Barbican this summer

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    Gigs 

    Robert Glasper, Barbican Centre

    Robert Glasper, Barbican Centre

    On 16 Nov 17

    One of the biggest names in jazz right now, Glasper comes to the Barbican to play a special show for the London Jazz Festival's 25th anniversary

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  • Book Now

    Cinema 

    See some anti-rom-coms this Valentine's Day at the Barbican

    My Twisted Valentine, Barbican Centre

    11 Feb 17 – 14 Feb 17

    Sometimes the best Valentine's Day film aren't the most romantic... at the Barbican, films such as Les Biches and Gun Crazy provide an antidote to the on-screen soppiness on elsewhere

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  • Essential

    Classical Music 

    Jonas Kaufmann Residency, Barbican Centre

    Jonas Kaufmann Residency, Barbican Centre

    04 Feb 17 – 13 Feb 17

    The world's most feted tenor visits London for an 11-day residency

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  • Preview

    Classical Music 

    Joyce DiDonato Recital, Barbican Centre

    Joyce DiDonato Recital, Barbican Centre

    On 22 Nov 16

    Still tickets! The luminous mezzo returns to London for a recital, accompanied by Il Pomo de Oro

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  • We love

    Classical Music 

    Simon Rattle conducts Mahler's 6th, Barbican Centre

    Simon Rattle conducts Mahler's 6th, Barbican Centre

    On 19 Jan 17

    Rattle conducts the LSO in one of the most passionate, tragic and dramatic symphonies in the entire repertoire

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  • In the Know

    Food 

    Osteria restaurant review

    Osteria restaurant review ★★★★★

    22 Apr 16 – 30 Jun 17

    Osteria restaurant, Barbican, is another winner from Anthony Demetre and his team

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  • Essential

    Classical Music 

    Royal Concertgebouw Residency, Barbican Centre

    Royal Concertgebouw Residency, Barbican Centre

    On 16 Dec 16

    The world's greatest orchestra return to London with Daniele Gatti, their new chief conductor

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  • We love

    Classical Music 

    New York Philharmonic Residency, Barbican Centre

    New York Philharmonic Residency, Barbican Centre

    On 31 Mar 17

    Outgoing chief conductor Alan Gilbert leads his orchestra through three era-bursting concerts

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  • We love

    Classical Music 

    Haitink and the LSO, Barbican Centre

    Haitink and the LSO, Barbican Centre

    On 23 May 17

    The legendary conductor returns to the Barbican for a trio of concerts

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  • We love

    Classical Music 

    Anna-Sophie Mutter, Barbican Centre

    Anna-Sophie Mutter, Barbican Centre

    On 25 Jan 17

    The virtuoso violinist showcases her range in a diverse, century-spanning recital

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  • We love

    Classical Music 

    Philip Glass at 80, Barbican Centre

    Philip Glass at 80, Barbican Centre

    On 28 Jan 17

    BOOKING'S OPEN: The Barbican celebrates the seminal minimalist's birthday with a weekend devoted to his work

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  • In the Know

    Classical Music 

    Le Grand Macabre, Barbican Centre

    Le Grand Macabre, Barbican Centre

    14 Jan 17 – 15 Jan 17

    Sir Simon Rattle and Peter Sellars present a semi-staged performance of Ligeti's madcap opera

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  • Essential

    Classical Music 

    Simon Rattle and Lang Lang, Barbican Centre

    Simon Rattle and Lang Lang, Barbican Centre

    11 Jul 16 – 12 Jun 17

    The incoming LSO chief conductor is joined by Lang Lang for a night of Haydn, Bartok and Wagner

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  • Book Now

    Classical Music 

    The Dream of Gerontius, Barbican Centre

    The Dream of Gerontius, Barbican Centre

    On 24 Apr 16

    The LSO revive Elgar's golden-hued choral masterpiece to commemerate the First World War

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  • We love

    Classical Music 

    Scenes from Goethe's Faust, Barbican Centre

    Scenes from Goethe's Faust, Barbican Centre

    On 20 Mar 16

    Christian Gerhaher joins Daniel Harding and the LSO for a performance of Schumann's colossal orotorio

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  • We love

    Classical Music 

    Pavel Haas Quartet, LSO St. Lukes

    Pavel Haas Quartet, LSO St. Lukes

    On 04 Feb 16

    The award-winning Czech quartet return to London for an unprecedented second Radio 3 Lunchtime residency

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  • We love

    Classical Music 

    Alice Sara Ott and the LSO, Barbican Centre

    Alice Sara Ott and the LSO, Barbican Centre

    On 31 Jan 16

    The piano prodigy joins Antonio Pappano and the LSO for a night of Italian delights

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  • We love

    Opera 

    Handel's Tamerlano, Barbican Hall

    Handel's Tamerlano, Barbican Hall

    On 10 Nov 15

    Period ensemble Il Pomo d'Oro bring Handel's epic opera to London

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  • We love

    Classical Music 

    Dudamel and the LA Phil, Barbican Centre

    Dudamel and the LA Phil, Barbican Centre

    On 22 Mar 16

    The firebrand conductor and his trailblazing ensemble return to the Barbican for a three-day residency

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  • We love

    Classical Music 

    Alice Sara Ott, LSO St. Luke's

    Alice Sara Ott, LSO St. Luke's

    On 29 Oct 15

    The rising German-Japanese pianist performs Liszt, Chopin and Bartok in her BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Recital

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  • We love

    Classical Music 

    Simon Trpceski, Barbican Hall

    Simon Trpceski, Barbican Hall

    On 24 Nov 15

    The dazzlingly playful pianist visits the Barbican for a night devoted to Chopin

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  • Features

     

    Must-see Autumn Classical Music and Opera, London 2015

    Must-see Autumn Classical Music and Opera, London 2015

    What to book: the best classical and opera coming up in London, including Bernard Haitink, Natalie Dessay, Mitsuko Uchida and Ian Bostridge

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  • We love

    Classical Music 

    LSO Composer Focus: Thomas Ades, Barbican Centre

    LSO Composer Focus: Thomas Ades, Barbican Centre

    On 09 Mar 16

    The ever-creative British composer joins at the LSO to conduct works of his own and his influences

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  • Book Now

    Classical Music 

    Total Immersion: Henri Dutilleux, Barbican Centre

    Total Immersion: Henri Dutilleux, Barbican Centre

    On 30 Apr 16

    The BBC Symphony Orchestra spends a day celebrating the work of the great and graceful French composer

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  • Essential

    Classical Music 

    Benjamin at the Barbican, Barbican Centre

    Benjamin at the Barbican, Barbican Centre

    On 18 Mar 16

    A celebration of the British composer, featuring a concert performance of his much-feted opera Written on Skin

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  • We love

    Classical Music 

    Shakespeare at 400, Barbican Centre

    Shakespeare at 400, Barbican Centre

    On 16 Feb 16

    The London Symphony Orchestra devotes three concerts to celebrating the Bard, with music inspired by his work

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  • Essential

    Classical Music 

    The Seasons, Barbican Centre

    The Seasons, Barbican Centre

    On 17 Apr 16

    Sir Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra present Haydn's great late masterpiece, with stellar soloists

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  • In the Know

    Classical Music 

    Andriessen: M is for Man, Music & Mystery, Barbican Centre

    Andriessen: M is for Man, Music & Mystery, Barbican Centre

    On 09 Feb 16

    A week-long celebration of the great Dutch composer, including several UK premieres

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  • Book Now

    Classical Music 

    Gewandhausorchester Leipzig Residency, Barbican Centre

    Gewandhausorchester Leipzig Residency, Barbican Centre

    On 20 Oct 15

    Riccardo Chailly and his esteemed orchestra return to London for a series of Strauss' tone poems and Mozart's concertos

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  • Book Now

    Classical Music 

    Bach Collegium Japan Residency, Barbican Centre

    Bach Collegium Japan Residency, Barbican Centre

    On 08 Apr 16

    Masaaki Suzuki's world-acclaimed ensemble visits London to perform Bach's choral masterworks

    Read more
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