The Royal Festival Hall opened in 1951 as part of the Festival of Britain, the heart of the newly refurbished Southbank Centre complex. It is one of the world’s leading venues, welcoming international orchestras, operas, and contemporary music events, from jazz and world, to rock and pop.
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 Christoph von Dohnányi opens his final season as the Philharmonia Orchestra’s Principal Conductor with performances of Beethoven’s Choral Symphony and Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben. Autumn highlights include a Gala Concert celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Riccardo Muti’s first ever performance with the Philharmonia. |
London Philharmonic Orchestra 2007/08
26 Sep 07-13 Jun 0875th anniversary season of the celebrated orchestra.  This season the London Philharmonic Orchestra celebrate their 75th anniversary season with their new Principal Conductor, Vladimir Jurowski. The Orchestra open the season with a performance of Mahler’s Das klagende Lied and the season also includes Mahler’s first five symphonies... |
Shell Classic International 2007/08
5 Oct 07-6 Jun 08The Shell Classic International features the world’s finest orchestras.  Featuring the world’s finest orchestras, including Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. |
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment 2007/08
13 Oct 07-11 Jun 08New season from the dynamic orchestra.  This season features a dynamic new version of Dido and Aeneas, a rarity from Schumann and a finished unfinished symphony, together with a whole raft of thought-provoking, imaginative and entertaining concerts. |
 Southbank Centre is celebrating Chinese life and culture with a programme of events in collaboration with CHINA NOW. This thread of music, film, sound and words will pervade our site from February to June. |
 Brings together an amazing array of artists from the worlds of literature, dance, music, film and opera. Featuring Juliet Stevenson and Miranda Richardson. |
 An enticing programme including Dvořák's beloved Cello Concerto. Part of Shell Classic International series. |
 Massive Attack take over all 21 acres of Southbank Centre for nine days of concerts, DJ sets, talks, films and visual art. |
 Dance enthusiasts of all ages are invited to sample free and fun activities. |
 A thrilling programme of performances, talks and open classes celebrating the Company's legacy and its future. |
 Join Dorothy and Toto on their epic adventures through Oz in this brand new musical production. |
