The Best Upcoming Alternative Classical Concerts in London
Acquaint yourself with orchestral music outside of the Western Classic tradition. Be it hip-hop, minimalism, West African, and Indian classical, orchestra's here mingle with the rest of the popular music world.
By Charlie Walker | Updated Aug 8 2024
Roopa Panesar - at LSO St. Luke’s
LSO St. Luke's 18 Sep 2024
One of the finest sitar players to emerge from the UK, Roopa Panesar brings her joyful mix of Indian classical, jazz, and Western classical to the historic LSO St. Luke's.
Films in Concert - at the Royal Albert Hall
Royal Albert Hall 27 Sep 2024 to 26 Apr 2025
Watch your favourite movies supported by a live classical orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall! Running through Christmas into next year, the series provides classical fun for all the family.
Chineke! Orchestra: Phenomenal Women
Southbank Centre 9 Oct 2024
Giving the floor to influential female composers, and a world premiere for a rediscovered work, Europe's first professional Black and Minority orchestra promises another special night at the Southbank
Life on Our Planet in Concert - at the Barbican
Barbican Centre 17 Oct 2024
The London Symphony Orchestra score the Award-winning documentary 'Life on Our Planet' live at the great Barbican Hall, witnessing the birth of life on Earth over a stunning, classical score.