Brahms’ First Symphony begins with the beating of a heart in torment and ends with a hymn of triumph. Debussy’s Prélude à I’après-midi d’un faune is very different – as a soft, sultry flute opens the gateway to a dream-world of sensuous sound. Two huge imaginations; two unforgettable musical journeys, brought thrillingly to life by our inspirational guest conductor Ariane Matiakh, tonight making her RPO debut. But in between comes the most wonderful adventure of all, as cellist Zlatomir Fung, a former RPO Artist-in-Residence, gives the world premiere of a magical new work by the innovative British composer Laurence Osborn. We haven’t heard it yet – no one has! But Laurence has taken his inspiration from the world after dark, in all its mystery and wonder. Be there when it comes to life.

Brahms 1

Cadogan Hall

Get under the skin of Mozart’s last symphony, as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra retells the story of a masterwork.

In 1788, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his last symphony.

We’re still not quite sure how he did it: creating a masterpiece so perfect that for more than two centuries, it has shared a name with the king of the gods. But why is it considered to be a masterpiece? Here to answer that question (and more) are presenter Leah Broad, Vasily Petrenko (conducting the RPO for the first time at Cadogan Hall) and the full Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, with an entertaining guide to what makes Mozart tick. They’ll take the Symphony apart and show you how it works. And then they’ll put it back together, concluding the evening with a full performance.

Whether you’re a hardcore Mozart fan or a total newbie, it’s an experience that never fails to inspire.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

The London Sinfonietta return to Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival with an electrifying set of new works, including Mute by Laurence Osborn, UK premieres from Marta Śniady and Paweł Malinowski (as part of UK/Poland Season 2025) and the world premiere of Luis Fernando Amaya’s Mi libro es la Tierra: Rosa Ixchel – a vivid tapestry of myth, memory, and sound.

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Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival

In one of Manchester Camerata’s most ambitious concerts this season, they present the world premiere of a new composition by Laurence Osborn, alongside Mozart’s Divertimento in D and Mozart’s Symphony No. 35 ‘Haffner’. ‘Haffner’ will be performed from memory with the players telling stories through movement and dance alongside Company Chameleon, a world-renowned dance company based in Manchester, whose work has been described as “a brilliant and moving piece of social commentary in the medium of dance”.

Manchester Camerata: Black Skies over Blue Hawaii with Company Chameleon

The Stoller Hall

In one of our most ambitious concerts this season, we present the world premiere of a new composition by Laurence Osborn, alongside Mozart’s Divertimento in D and Mozart’s Symphony No. 35 ‘Haffner’. ‘Haffner’ will be performed from memory with our players telling stories through movement and dance alongside Company Chameleon, a world-renowned dance company based in Manchester, whose work has been described as “a brilliant and moving piece of social commentary in the medium of dance”.

Black Skies over Blue Hawaii with Company Chameleon

Stoller Hall, Manchester

The London Sinfonietta brings its distinctive precision and energy to Warsaw Autumn (International Festival of Contemporary Music), presenting a compelling programme of new and boundary-pushing music from the UK, Poland, and beyond.

Among the Polish premieres is Laurence Osborn’s Mute – a series of “anti-concertos” exploring stifled voices and fractured solos. Across its movements, solo instruments are periodically engulfed by the ensemble, creating a subtle commentary on what I means to be heard in a crowd. Uniting first performances in Poland and the world premiere of Marta Śniady’s How can I help you?, the concert is a celebration of today’s most inventive composers. This is music that pushes against borders –of countries, of genres, and of how we listen.

World and Polish premieres in a night of fearless contemporary music

Fryderyk Chopin University of Music

Join the London Sinfonietta for the world premiere of Laurence Osborn's innovative composition, alongside new work by Hannah Kendall, and Luciano Berio’s O King, Chemins II and Folk Songs. This thought-provoking performance explores the voice, acceptance, and community, with poetry throughout by literary artist Belinda Zhawi.

Laurence Osborn

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