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Christian Ihle Hadland: Beethoven, Bach, Bartok

  • Written by: Bartok

The pianist performs Bach's French Suite No 6 In E, Bartok's Suite and Beethoven's Sonata No 18 In E Flat.

Ulster Hall, Belfast

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 028 9032 3900

  • 17:00

Christian Ihle Hadland: Medtner, Schumann, Beethoven, Schubert

  • Written by: Schubert

The pianist performs Beethoven's Sonata No 24 In F Sharp, Medtner's Sonata Reminiscenza, Schubert's Four Impromptus and Schumann's Variations On An Original Theme In E Flat 'Ghost Variations'.

Guildhall, Bath

Fri 24 May

£10–£15 / 01225 394 041

  • 13:00

Christian Wilson

The organist performs various works.

Westminster Central Hall, London SW1H

Sun 27 Oct

£3 / 020 7222 8010

  • 15:00

Christian Zacharias

The pianist and conductor gives a recital of works by some of his favourite composers: Scarlatti's Sonate in Bm K27 L449, Brahms' Rhapsodie Op 79 No 1, Mozart's Adagio in Bm KV540, Haydn's Sonata in Bm Hob XVI:32 and Schubert's Moments Musicaux Op 94 D780 and Impromptu No 3 in Bm D935.

Crail Parish Church

Fri 5 Jul

£17–£25 / 01333 312631

Part of East Neuk Festival.

Christine Brewer and Roger Vignoles

Renowned American soprano Christine Brewer is accompanied by pianist Roger Vignoles.

St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall

Mon 24 Jun

£15 (£9)

A programme of songs and lieder, with Wagner's Wesendonck Lieder and selected songs by Strauss, Niles, Lehmann, Hughes, Quilter, Britten and Celius Dougherty, including 'Review', his hilariously deadpan musical setting of a critic's review of a song recital. Part of St Magnus Festival.

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Christophe Rousset, Les Talens Lyriques

The French harpsichordist and conductor Christophe Rousset has long made the Baroque music of France his speciality, in ravishing performances that mix poise with expressive intensity, and which have attracted worldwide acclaim. He performs one of François Couperin’s books of short pieces for solo harpsichord, in which…

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Wed 21 Aug

£8–£29 / 0131 473 2000

Part of The Queen's Hall Series.

Christopher Duigan: Liszt

  • Written by: Liszt

The pianist performs Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No 12, Spozalizio, Sonetto 104 De Petrarca, La Legierezza, Liebestraume No 3 and his La Campanella.

St James's Church, London W1J

Mon 10 Jun

£3.50 donation / 020 7381 0441

  • 13:10

Christopher Gray

The resident organist performs a selection of classical and traditional works.

Truro Cathedral

Fri 18 Oct

Free / 01872 276782

  • 13:10

City Lit

Classical concert.

Southwark Cathedral, London SE1

Tue 28 May

Phone for prices / 020 7367 6700

  • 15:15

Tue 18 Jun

Phone for prices / 020 7367 6700

  • 15:15

City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra: Mozart, Haydn

  • Written by: Haydn

The group performs Haydn's Quartet in G and Mozart's Quartet in D minor alongside poetry and theatre.

Market Theatre, Ledbury

Sun 7 Jul

£12 / 0845 458 1743

  • 15:00
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City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky, Schumann, Mozart

  • Directed by: cond)
  • Written by: Mozart

Mario Venzago conducts Mozart's Symphony No 41, Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No 1 and Schumann's Symphony No 4. With pianist Daniil Trifonov.

Symphony Hall, Birmingham

Wed 22 May

£10–£42 / 0121 780 3333

  • 14:15

Clarinet Factory

Four Czech clarinettists playing a blend of jazz, folk, contemporary classical and electronic music.

Cottiers Theatre, Glasgow

Sun 2 Jun

£7–£25 / 0141 357 4000

Part of West End Festival.

Colin Andrews

The American organist performs a selection of popular classical works.

Truro Cathedral

Fri 11 Oct

Free / 01872 276782

  • 13:10

Colin Walsh

The organist performs various works.

Alexandra Palace, London N22

Wed 22 May

£10 ( £7) / 020 8365 2121

  • 10:15 – 11:00

Wed 29 May

£10 ( £7) / 020 8365 2121

  • 10:15 – 11:00

Concerto Caledonia

Scotland's early music ensemble has a repertoire which ranges from traditional Scottish tunes and Renaissance music to pieces by Frank Zappa and Fred Frith.

Glasgow University Memorial Chapel

Tue 4 Jun

£5 / 0141 330 4092

This concert features works written between 1550 and 1650 for fiddle, lyra d'amore and harpsichord. Part of Cottier Chamber Project.

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Conversations: Andreas Scholl

Countertenor Andreas Scholl talks to Richard Morrison, chief music critic of The Times.

The Hub, Edinburgh

Wed 28 Aug

£6 / 0131 473 2000

Part of Conversations with Artists.

Conversations: Ensemble musicFabrik

Members of Ensemble musikFabrik talk to composer John Harris about their unique artistic vision.

The Hub, Edinburgh

Thu 29 Aug

£6 / 0131 473 2000

Part of Conversations with Artists.

Conversations: Marco Stroppa and Pierre-Laurent Aimard

Electronic music composer Marco Stroppa and pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard talk to BBC Radio 3 presenter Tom Service about their pioneering work.

The Hub, Edinburgh

Mon 19 Aug

£6 / 0131 473 2000

Part of Conversations with Artists.

Corinne Morris And Kathryn Sturrock: Schumann, Beethoven, Bridge

  • Written by: Bridge

The cellist and pianist Beethoven's Bei Mannern Variations, Schumann's Adagio and Allegro and Bridge's Cello Sonata.

St Barnabas Millennium Hall, London W5

Fri 24 May

Free, donations welcome / 020 8998 0826

  • 13:00 – 13:45

Coull Quartet: Bach, Britten, Purcell

  • Written by: Purcell

The group performs Bach's Chaconne from Violin Partita No 2 In D Minor, Britten's String Quartet No 2 In C and Purcell's Fantasia Upon One Note In F Major, with Dave Le Page, violin.

Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry

Sat 25 May

Helen Martin Studio

£11.50 / 024 7652 4524

  • 11:30
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Cristina Ortiz Masterclass

Cristina Ortiz brings her enormous expertise to the teaching platform where she will work with students from the London music colleges, some of whom were involved in the Lang Lang Inspires piano project at Southbank Centre in 2011. Performers Cristina Ortiz piano

Purcell Room, London SE1

Sun 23 Mar

£10 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£50) / 0844 875 0073

  • 15:00

Curtis Elton

The pianist performs a variety of classical works.

Twycross Zoo, Atherstone

Tue 17 Dec

Himalayas

Free / 01827 880250

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Da Vinci Trio

The Da Vinci Trio is Anthony Moffat (violin), Robert Irvine (cello) and Scott Michell (piano).

Glasgow University Concert Hall

Fri 14 Jun

Free / 0141 330 4092

This concert focuses on music from staff of the University of Glasgow's Music Department: Hugh Wood, Thomas Wilson, William Sweeney, Drew Hammond and the world premiere of Jane Stanley's Streamlines. Part of Cottier Chamber Project.

Daniel Clark

The organist from Berlin performs various works.

Westminster Cathedral, London SW1P

Sun 9 Jun

Free, donations welcome / 020 7798 9055

  • 16:45

Daniel Morgan

A solo performance by the guitarist.

King's Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne

Thu 23 May

Free / 0191 222 8463

  • 09:30
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