Classical Season Opening Week

For classical music fans, autumn is always an exciting time as a new season of concerts at Southbank Centre's illustrious concert halls begins.

Celebrate the opening of the new autumn-winter classical music season with a week packed with concerts that illustrate the depth and variety of performances from resident orchestras and visiting musicians, that classical music lovers can look forward to from the Southbank Centre this year.

Fire in My Mouth
Tue 22 Sep 8pm
A semi-staged concert of epic proportions, the Philharmonia Orchestra and a 146-strong all-woman choir present Julia Wolfe’s highly anticipated act of protest.

The Multi-Story Orchestra: Dreamer 
Wed 23 Sep, 7pm
Get up close to the orchestra in a dynamic, interactive musical experience for all ages, guided by the musicians.

Santtu & Sol Gabetta 
Thu 24 Sep, 7.30pm
The Philharmonia Orchestra plays three of the greatest hits of the orchestral repertoire, culminating in Dvořák’s hauntingly beautiful New World Symphony, joined by star cellist Sol Gabetta.

Pekka Kuusisto, Ale Carr & Aurora Orchestra: Four Seasons
Fri 25 Sep, 7.30pm
Bringing his experimental flair, violinist Pekka Kuusisto joins forces with Aurora Orchestra for two of classical music’s greatest nature-inspired hits.

Mariam Batsashvili: Bach & Liszt
Sat 26 Sep, 6pm
The dazzling pianist presents bold musical reinventions across centuries, from Baroque brilliance to Romantic drama.

Britten’s War Requiem 
Sat 26 Sep, 7pm
The London Philharmonic Orchestra opens their season with a powerful and timeless work that speaks straight to the heart.

Jean Rondeau: Goldberg Variations
Sun 27 Sep, 2pm
Fresh perspectives on one of the most profound works in the keyboard repertoire, from the pioneering period performer on the organ of the Queen Elizabeth Hall.

Steve Reich at 90

As part of this year's opening week the Southbank Centre celebrates the 90th birthday of the pioneering contemporary composer Steve Reich.

Steve Reich at 90: Triple Quartet + After Dark
Sat 26 Sep, 6:15pm and 8pm
Catch the Carducci, Ligeti and Solem Quartets in a rare fully live performance of Reich’s energetic Triple Quartet, alongside Different Trains and WTC 9/11.

Steve Reich at 90: Music for 18 Musicians
Sun 27 Sep, 2pm and 6pm
Explore the transcendental soundscapes of a minimalist masterpiece in an immersive performance with Paraorchestra.

Steve Reich at 90: London Sinfonietta & Jonny Greenwood
Sun 27 Sep, 3.30pm
Step into the shimmering sound-world of the architect of minimalism, US composer Steve Reich, with the London Sinfonietta.