Name: Laura van der Heijden cello; Jâms Coleman piano
Start: 2024-12-02T13:00:00
Location: Wigmore Hall

This autumn and winter, London will resonate with the enchanting melodies of French music, highlighted by the remarkable works of Lili Boulanger. From the evocative Requiem by Gabriel Fauré at the Royal Albert Hall to the nostalgic songs at Wigmore Hall, immerse yourself in a series of concerts honoring the rich legacy of French composers.

A Celebration of Lili Boulanger and French Music Across London

London is set to resonate with the enchanting sounds of Claude Debussy this concert season. From the elegant interpretations by Javier Perianes and Saskia Giorgini at Wigmore Hall to the grand orchestral performances by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and London Symphony Orchestra, there's an event for every classical music enthusiast. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in Debussy's masterpieces, including 'Estampes', 'Danse Estampes', 'Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune', and many more.

Celebrate Debussy: A Musical Odyssey in London

London is set to enchant classical music lovers with a series of extraordinary concerts highlighting the works of Gabriel Fauré. From the BBC Symphony Orchestra's performance at the Royal Albert Hall to intimate recitals at Wigmore Hall and grand showcases at the Barbican Centre, this musical journey promises to celebrate Fauré's legacy in style. Highlights include Fauré's Requiem, Barcarolle, Nocturne No. 12 in E minor, and much more.

Celebrating Gabriel Fauré: A Musical Journey Through London's Iconic Venues

London's vibrant concert halls are set to host a series of captivating events this season, celebrating the immense contributions of Florence Price and other trailblazing women in music. From the Chineke! Orchestra's tribute at the Southbank Centre to Samantha Ege's piano recital at Milton Court Concert Hall, audiences will be treated to powerful performances that highlight underrepresented voices. Don't miss the London Philharmonic Orchestra's lively family concert, 'FUNharmonics: Stan and Mabel,' and the evocative duo of Laura van der Heijden and Jâms Coleman at Wigmore Hall. The season culminates with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's rendition of Price's Piano Concerto at the Royal Festival Hall.

Celebrating Phenomenal Women: Florence Price's Legacy in London Concerts

London is set to be the epicenter of musical brilliance with a series of captivating performances featuring the works of Erich Wolfgang Korngold. From Niamh O'Sullivan's avian-themed recital at Wigmore Hall to the orchestral magnificence of Bartók's Concerto at Royal Festival Hall, there’s something for every classical music aficionado. Don't miss James Ehnes and Orion Weiss's chamber music, Laura van der Heijden's nocturnal-themed programme, and the soaring beauty of Korngold’s Violin Concerto at Cadogan Hall.

Experience the Magic of Korngold in London: Unmissable Musical Events

Step into the world of music where contemporary meets classical at Wigmore Hall. From the intricate compositions of Daniel Kidane to the emotive strains of chamber music and the timeless allure of classical quartets, this series of performances promises to be a sensory feast. Featuring a remarkable lineup of artists, including the Leonore Piano Trio, the Manchester Camerata, and the Escher String Quartet, the event highlights an eclectic mix of compositions that bridge different genres and eras, offering audiences a rich tapestry of soundscapes. Join us as we explore these captivating performances.

A Melodic Journey at Wigmore Hall: Celebrating Contemporary and Classical Sounds

Laura Van Der Heijden

Jâms Coleman

Wigmore Hall

Konstantin Krimmel baritone; Ammiel Bushakevitz piano

Nadine Sierra, hailed by the Guardian for her ‘vocally breathtaking’, ‘sensationally good’ Lucia at the Royal Opera House in 2024, opens Wigmore Hall’s Season with a delightful musical voyage that begins in the dazzling world of Belle Époque Paris, where seductive melodies enchanted opera and salon audiences alike. The American lyric coloratura soprano then turns her captivating blend of vocal beauty and agility, musical artistry and charismatic stage presence to works infused with Latin passion and soul.

Nadine Sierra soprano; Bryan Wagorn piano

During the Renaissance musical composition flourished, but it was a time of great change, fuelled by religious division. This programme traces music written by some of the English Renaissance masters over a period of 200 years, encompassing florid medieval-sounding pieces by Pygott and Cornysh, intricately woven polyphonic works by Tallis and Byrd, and the beautiful simplicity of Mundy and Tomkins.

The Gesualdo Six

Johann Sebastian Bach’s timeless art, Beethoven’s readiness to demolish the boundaries of convention and the young Schubert’s debt to Beethoven provide the threads that bind Víkingur Ólafsson’s compelling programme. The superstar Icelandic pianist follows his spellbinding performances of Bach’s Goldberg Variations at Wigmore Hall in 2025, acclaimed by The Times as ‘breathtaking’ in its five-star review, with works charged with the power to beguile and, in the case of Bach’s Partita and Beethoven’s Op. 109, shock with their sheer audacity and inventive brilliance.

Víkingur Ólafsson piano

Jean-Guihen Queyras has formed a profound relationship with Bach’s towering masterwork for his instrument over many years and recorded the composer’s complete Cello Suites twice. Countless subtle details, an exquisitely fine expression of shifting emotions and a sense of effortless flow run through the French cellist’s entrancing interpretations of all six suites.

Jean-Guihen Queyras cello

Hailed by BBC Music Magazine as ‘one of the most brilliant ensembles on the early music stage today’, il Pomo d’Oro brings incendiary energy and electrifying verve to the historically informed performance of music from the Baroque and Classical periods. Named for Antonio Cesti’s eponymous opera, the period-instrument and vocal ensemble often works under the direction of its chief conductor, Maxim Emelyanychev, or its leader, Zefira Valova, to bring fresh life to everything from Handel’s operas and oratorios to the symphonies of Mozart.

il Pomo d’Oro; il Pomo d’Oro Choir

Friendship and common bonds of artistic curiosity and empathy unite the outstandingly fine players of Trio Zadig. The Paris-based ensemble, who recently received a coveted five-star review from Diapason magazine for its Mendelssohn Legacy album, opens with an impassioned miniature by Lili Boulanger before traversing two mighty four-movement works from the 1840s, Robert Schumann’s intensely romantic Piano Trio No. 1 and Felix Mendelssohn’s dramatic Piano Trio in C minor.

Trio Zadig

Allan Clayton and Paul Lewis marked Schubert’s birthday last season at Wigmore Hall with a performance of Winterreise deeply rooted in the work’s penetrating study of the human psyche. They turn to another great landmark of Lieder in the form of the composer’s Die schöne Müllerin, 20 songs that chart a lover’s journey from boundless hope to crushing despair.

Allan Clayton tenor; Paul Lewis piano

Tchaikovsky and Mahler, though possibly divided by cultures or language, revered and championed each other in life. Their music, unafraid to release potent feelings or ask our biggest spiritual questions, still unites us all across borders, political conflicts and war in reminding us of our souls’ shared fragility and humanity.

Alice Coote mezzo-soprano; Sergey Rybin piano

Mishka Rushdie Momen’s recording of works by 16th- and 17th-century English and Dutch composers, aptly titled Reformation, captured the hearts of open-minded critics and listeners. Described by The Times as ‘one of the most thoughtful and sensitive of British pianists’, she breathes fresh life and colours into works by the great French composers for harpsichord in a programme rich in spirit and expressive diversity.

Mishka Rushdie Momen piano

Christian and Tanja Tetzlaff, consummate solo artists and devoted chamber musicians, are joined by their regular partner Kiveli Dörken, founder and artistic director of the Molyvos International Music Festival on the Greek island of Lesbos. They bring two remarkable works to life, opening with Smetana’s Piano Trio in G minor, written as a memorial to the Czech composer’s young daughter, and Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio in A minor, an impassioned elegy for the life of his late friend and frank critic, Nikolai Rubinstein.

Christian Tetzlaff violin; Tanja Tetzlaff cello; Kiveli Dörken piano

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Chamber Tots

The title of this cello and piano duo programme has a distinctly nocturnal ambience in which sit larger pieces by Debussy and Britten.

Laura van der Heijden cello; Jâms Coleman piano

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