the latest news and features from London’s classical music scene.
English National Opera bring live opera drive-in to Ally Pally
The world’s first drive-in opera will take place at Alexandra Palace this September, with English National Opera presenting Puccini’s La bohème
Barbican Centre reopens concert hall to live audiences
Twelve socially-distanced concerts announced in the reduced-capacity hall, each of which will also be available to stream live and on demand
BBC Proms goes online with every concert live on iPlayer
‘The world’s largest music festival’ returns with two weeks of streamed concerts, all available for free both live and to catch-up on iPlayer
Royal Opera House launch free open-air cinema in Covent Garden
Covent Garden is teaming up with the Royal Opera House to launch the capital’s only free open-air cinema this summer
Two London orchestras return to the Southbank with live-streamed concerts
The Philharmonia and the London Philharmonic Orchestra announce their Autumn season as part of Southbank Centre’s ‘Inside Out’ series
This week's live classical music in London
Our picks of what’s on this week - including free events, outdoor performances, and a classical music themed brunch
Venues welcome public again as part of Open House London
A number of venues are set to welcome visitors for the first time in six months as part of Open House London
Report shows increase in young audiences buying classical music tickets
A new report from TRG Arts & Purple Seven shows young people buying more tickets to classical music events in 2020/21
English Chamber Orchestra resume concerts using new high-tech streaming service
The four-concert-series features a great programme of music designed to delight audiences both familiar and unfamiliar with classical music
Handel and Hendrix's neighbouring London homes reopen to the public
You can visit again the homes of two of history’s most significant musical artists: Handel & Hendrix - separated by just a wall on Brook Street!
Gunnersbury Park drive-in cinema to show Royal Opera House's La Boheme
The Luna Drive-In Cinema series at Gunnersbury Park will feature the Royal Opera House’s recent production of La bohème on 6 September
Things to do in Peckham: food, drink and culture
What’s on and open in Peckham right now - why not make a full day out of attending some live music in and around SE15?
No.1 hit-single writer discusses the importance of classical music
Stephan Moccio has written for Miley Cyrus, Celine Dion and The Weeknd, but his debut solo album revisits his classical roots.
Kings Place welcomes audiences to Autumn series
The King’s Cross venue announces an exciting Autumn series of socially-distanced and outdoor concerts
Ronnie Scott’s mark Charlie Parker’s centenary with a free livestream
Gilad Atzmon and the Sigamos String Quartet celebrate the music of jazz legend Charlie Parker with a free stream from Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club
London’s first live orchestral performance with an audience announced
Aurora Orchestra present a live ticketed orchestral performance for the first time since March
Under 35s turn to classical music during lockdown
New research shows more people than ever are streaming classical music
New research: singing as safe as speaking
Recent study gives hope to the world of live performance
Bandstand chamber festival headed for Battersea Park
New September concert series announced in Battersea Park
Major Autumn series announced at Wigmore Hall
100 concerts announced in huge boost to London’s live music
