Embark on a sonic journey with the National Symphony Orchestra as they bring a captivating series of performances to the Kennedy Center and beyond. Featuring world-renowned conductors and virtuosos, these events range from the primal rhythms of Stravinsky to the harmonious narratives of Brahms, and the innovative premieres of contemporary compositions. The NSO's orchestral odyssey promises a kaleidoscope of emotions through masterful interpretations of classical and modern works, celebrating the timeless power of music.

A Symphony of Seasons: NSO's Orchestral Odyssey

Cadogan Hall in London is set to be the epicenter of a thrilling series of events that promise to indulge music and art enthusiasts alike. From the timeless allure of classic rock, through the nostalgic beats of disco, to the harmonious splendor of orchestral masterpieces, this lineup embraces a wide array of genres and forms. Featuring legendary acts like Pink Floyd and The Beatles, to vibrant performances by the National Symphony Orchestra and a spectacular ballet debut, these events are not to be missed. Join us as we delve into this captivating series.

Experience the Vibrant Soundscapes at Cadogan Hall's Spectacular Events Series

Mathilde Milwidsky

Rimma Sushanskaya

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A Night at the Opera returns to Cadogan Hall with a spectacular programme of operatic favourites. Featuring four outstanding soloists – soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor and baritone – the evening brings together some of opera’s greatest showstoppers, including the irresistible ‘Largo al factotum’ from The Barber of Seville, the triumphant ‘Toreador Song’ from Carmen, and celebrated ensemble highlights such as Mozart’s serene trio ‘Soave sia il vento’ from Così fan tutte and Verdi’s dramatic quartet ‘Bella figlia dell’amore’ from Rigoletto.

A Night at the Opera by Candlelight

In 1972, Graham Gouldman co-founded 10cc, a band that achieved a series of Top 10 hits, including three Number One singles ‘Rubber Bullets’, ‘I’m Not In Love’, and ‘Dreadlock Holiday’, among others.

It’s the enduring appeal of these tracks, along with Graham’s passion for performing acoustic versions, that inspired the creation of Heart Full of Songs.

The show features many 10cc classics alongside ‘Bridge to Your Heart’ (from Graham’s time with Wax) and hits he wrote for The Yardbirds (‘For Your Love’, ‘Heart Full of Soul’), Herman’s Hermits (‘No Milk Today’) and The Hollies (‘Bus Stop’, ‘Look Through Any Window’), along with tracks from his latest critically acclaimed solo album, I Have Notes.

10cc’s Graham Gouldman

In 2026, the Illegal Eagles celebrate an incredible 30 years on the road with their brand-new Hotel California Tour.

Renowned for their flawless vocals, stunning guitars, and an uncanny ability to recreate the legendary sound of the Eagles, the Illegal Eagles have earned a reputation as one of the most accomplished and popular live acts in the UK.

This milestone tour features a full performance of the iconic Hotel California album, played in its entirety – including classics like ‘Life in the Fast Lane’, ‘New Kid in Town’ and, of course, the unforgettable title track, ‘Hotel California’.

The Illegal Eagles

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From Flanders looking westwards across the Channel, and eastwards to Bohemia’s hills and forests, this is a concert inspired by nature.

Butterworth and Vaughan Williams’ sumptuous works were set in motion by English poetry. But in a richly burnished orchestral tone poem, and in Vaughan Williams’ ever-popular, ravishing violin rhapsody, you can almost smell the warm earth, hear the dawn chorus and imagine yourself bathing in the still, sweet air of the English countryside.

Flanders Symphony Orchestra

Following a sold-out 2025 performance at Cadogan Hall, a symphony of Kate Bush, an orchestral celebration of This Woman’s Work returns by overwhelming popular demand.

The world‑renowned ensemble Cloudbusting – The Music of Kate Bush joins forces with more than 40 musicians from the West London Sinfonia for this very special event. Spanning the full breadth of Kate Bush’s extraordinary career, the programme brings to life original arrangements by luminaries including Michael Kamen, Michael Nyman, and Andrew Powell, while reimagining other iconic songs with the power and colour of orchestral voices.

Classical Kate Bush (2026)

Following her hugely successful 2025 date, Harriet returns in 2026, by popular demand.

Trying To Get The Feeling Again sees Harriet perform new interpretations of her favourite sounds of the ’70s with her live band following the release of her new album of the same name. Including hits by The Carpenters, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Carole King, Barry Manilow, Christopher Cross and more, interlaced with her nostalgic original material.

This nostalgic show transports audiences back to the 1970s where they are able to connect through a mutual love of this wonderful music while experiencing all the feelings that this coveted era evokes in us.

Harriet (2026)

Through her luminous voice and soulful storytelling, acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Lizz Wright returns to the stage with the grace and honesty that have defined her remarkable 20-year career. Described by The New York Times as possessing “a smooth, dark alto” reminiscent of “barrel-aged bourbon or butter-soft leather”, Wright’s sound bridges generations and genres, uniting gospel, jazz, blues, and folk traditions into something deeply human and uniquely her own.

Raised in Georgia, Wright’s musical roots trace back to the church where her father preached, and she led the choir – experiences that continue to shape her resonance and emotional depth. Over the years, she has released a string of acclaimed albums, including Salt, Dreaming Wide Awake, and Grace, earning her place among America’s great modern voices.

Lizz Wright with Kenny Banks Sr.

A double bill show from the Andy Sheppard Trio and Normal Winstone & Kit Downes.

The Andy Sheppard Trio marks an unprecedented encounter between master saxophonist Andy Sheppard, Italian jazz icon pianist Rita Marcotulli, and one of the most prominent bassists on the European circuit, French bassist Michel Benita. Three highly individual musicians, each of whom has played a significant role in shaping what we now recognise as the sound of European jazz.

In this new trio, Sheppard has the opportunity to develop an entire programme of new compositions, taking a spirited and fresh approach to his writing for the project – honouring jazz tradition while allowing space for interpretation through the unique voices within the trio. Collectively exploring the possibilities of improvisation and interplay, the music is anchored in structure yet open to lyricism, free to discover new paths and evolve in different directions as it unfolds.

Andy Sheppard Trio

A Norwegian trumpeter and a Greek pianist: it is hard to imagine greater contrasts in temperature and temperament. And yet, Nils Petter Molvær and Tania Giannouli meet effortlessly in a surprisingly organic dialogue. Improvising all possible directions, they explore an eclectic sonic universe where boundaries between genres blur.

Even the limits of their instruments are pushed: Giannouli ventures inside her piano with various objects, while Molvær manipulates his trumpet sounds with electronics or blows directly into the piano.

Tania Giannouli & Nils Petter Molvaer

Six-time GRAMMY-nominated pianist-composer and Blue Note Artist Gerald Clayton searches for honest expression in every note.

An alumnus of Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, USC’s Thornton School of Music and the Manhattan School of Music, Clayton won second place in the Monk Institute of Jazz Piano Competition in 2006. For the following decade, he toured globally both as a band leader and special guest sideman to critical and commercial acclaim.

Gerald Clayton Trio

The sixth annual Swingin’ with Strings concert features a concert performance of Porgy and Bess, along with a wonderful selection of songs by Gershwin and others, as performed by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.

Enrico Tomasso takes the role of Louis, and Nicola Emmanuelle performs as Ella. Their recent performances of Porgy and Bess have been with the Hallé Orchestra and Dublin’s RTÉ Concert Orchestra.

Swingin’ with Strings: Ella and Louis sing Gershwin

A sequence of great orchestral works that balance turbulence with tranquillity, weathering musical storms in music of drama and heightened emotional intensity.

Yet all three works on tonight’s programme share moments where clouds are magically broken by shafts of sunlight. The ever-present swaying of Mendelssohn’s Overture was prompted by a journey by small boat over a surging Hebridean sea to cavernous basalt caves.

The agitation and pathos that opens Mozart’s Concerto is leavened by a songful slow movement and an ebullient finale, whilst all of Brahms seems to be condensed into his enigmatic Symphony. Encompassing vigour and introspection, heft and tenderness, it is a compelling, profoundly moving experience.

Stuttgart Philharmonic Orchestra

Acclaimed conductor Rimma Sushanskaya – the last pupil of David Oistrakh – and the National Symphony Orchestra perform a series of concerts here at Cadogan Hall, opening with this programme titled ‘Northern Lights and New World’, a captivating exploration of national identity through music.

Sibelius’ intensely patriotic Finlandia is a powerful symphonic poem, a stirring declaration of national identity that has resonated with audiences for generations.

The Orchestra welcomes violinist Mathilde Milwidsky for Norwegian composer Johan Svendsen’s lyrical Romance, showcasing the instrument’s rich and expressive capabilities, and the first half concludes with Sibelius’ Karelia Suite, a vivid and folk-inspired evocation of the region’s history and landscape

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