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Kensington Gore,
London,
SW7 2AP
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All Listings for Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall Guided Tour
When
Mon & Tue, Fri-Sun 10am-3pm, booking essential
Classical Spectacular
Lights and lasers accompany classical favourites such as Copland's Fanfare For The Common Man, Pachebel's Canon and Tchaikovsky's Waltz Of The Flowers.
When
Nov 20-23, 7.30pm, 22 & 23, 3pm
The Swell Season
The Academy Award-winning duo of Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard and Czech pianist Marketa Irglova, best known as the stars of the film Once, perform.
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Hughes: Great Choral Classics
Tenor Alfie Boe joins the orchestra under Owain Arwel Hughes as it performs Handel's Zadok The Priest, Mozart's Dies Irae, Puccini's Nessun Dorma and other favourites. With the Royal Choral Society and Brighton Festival Chorus.
Hugh Masekela, Angelique Kidjo, Bassekou Kouyate
A Stars Of Africa show featuring the acclaimed trumpet player.
Jools Holland & His Rhythm And Blues Orchestra
The pianist and his band play boogie-woogie and blues tracks from their album Best Of Friends.
Alex Hutton Trio
The pianist plays fiery modern jazz.
Katherine Jenkins
The award-winning Welsh mezzo-soprano celebrates Christmas with arias, songs and best-loved carols, accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra, Crouch End Festival Chorus and classical-meets-pop quartet Blake.
Jose Carreras
The Spanish tenor is joined by Flamenco dancer Sara Baras and her company, soprano Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and special guests. With the City Of London Sinfonia and the London Symphony Chorus conducted by David Gimenez.
London Concert Orchestra/Rigby: White Christmas
John Rigby conducts Christmas favourites such as Frosty The Snowman, Winter Wonderland and Jingle Bell Rock.
When
Dec 13, 1.30pm & 4.45pm, Dec 19, 2.30pm, Dec 21, 1pm
Philharmonia Orchestra And Chorus/Dean: Classic Carols
Robert Dean conducts traditional carols and works by Handel, Vaughan Williams, Strauss and Darke.
When
14 December 2008 -
20 December 2008 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 4.45pm
London Concert Orchestra And Chorus: Christmas Carol Singalong
The audience are invited to clap their hands and stamp their feet as they sing Jingle Bells, Let It Snow, Once In Royal David's City and other seasonal favourites.
When
Dec 14 & 18, 2.30pm, Dec 20, 1.30pm & 4.45pm
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Wright: Messiah
Over 500 singers join the orchestra under Brian Wright for a performance of Handel's magnificent oratorio. With soprano Lisa Milne and tenor Peter Auty, Goldsmiths Choral Union, the English Concert Chorus and Highgate Choral Society.
When
18 December 2008 -
18 December 2008 7.30pm
Carols By Candlelight
Steven Devine leads the Mozart Festival Orchestra in full period costume as they perform favourite carols and seasonal classics by Handel, Bach, Corelli and Vivaldi.
When
Dec 21, 8pm, 22 & 23, 7.30pm, 24, 7pm, 21, 4.30pm, 24, 2.30pm
Cost
£11.50-£41.50, mat Dec 24 £11-£37.50
When
08 January 2009 -
01 February 2009 15:00 & 19:45
Cirque Du Soleil: Quidam
A brand new Cirque Du Soleil spectacular, directed by Franco Dragone, in which a young girl finds herself lost, and through her frustrations, takes a journey in search of some exciting, mysterious characters.
When
From Jan 8, Tue-Sun 7.45pm, mat Sat & Sun 3pm (extra mat perfs Jan 9, 16, 21, 23, 30, 3pm), booking to Feb 1
Cost
£22-£65, Quidam Gold/Tea Package £162.50
Quidam Tickets
Cirque Du Soleil's stunning new show hits town. Get tickets here.
When
08 January 2009 -
01 February 2009 3pm and 7.45pm
James Morrison
The Brit Award-winning singer-songwriter plays tracks from his album, Songs For You, Truths For Me.
Lemar
The soulful pop vocalists plays tracks from his album The Reason.
Jackson Browne
The veteran American rock singer-songwriter promotes his album Time The Conqueror.
Eric Clapton
The veteran guitar maestro performs tracks from his extensive back catalogue.
When
May 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25-29 & 31, 7pm
Jeff Beck
The acclaimed, veteran guitarist plays accompanied by Vinnie Colaiuta, Jason Rebello and Talia Wilkenfeld.
Cost
phone for prices, on sale Mon 17th Nov