The Barbican Classical Weekender

This autumn the Barbican and its Resident and Associate orchestras and ensembles – the London Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Britten Sinfonia, Academy of Ancient Music, together with a range of other artists and musicians from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama – present a classical weekender. The weekend will feature over 50 short, informal taster concerts of music spanning five centuries. Simultaneous performances are happening in multiple venues throughout the Centre including a through-the-night set, top musicians from across the globe and special guest artists, full symphony orchestra performances, massed choirs, newly commissioned work alongside established repertoire, expert hosts, film, installations, pop-up performances and a classical DJ. Barbican Classical Weekender will showcase the fresh face of classical music and introduce audiences to a variety of some of the most exciting music ever created.