Renell Shaw honours the Windrush Generation at at Kings Place on 25 June

RENELL SHAW’S THE WINDRUSH SUITE AND ECHO IN THE BONES

The UK’s finest musicians across jazz, classical and contemporary music assemble for a landmark concert of connection, reflection and celebration, honouring the Windrush Generation at KINGS PLACE, JUNE 25, 7.30PM

Live premiere of The Windrush Suite & Echo in the Bones. A multi-sensory performance of music, storytelling, visuals and recordings of the pioneering voices of the Windrush Generation.

Inspired by Ivor Novello recipient, Platinum-selling composer and songwriter Renell Shaw’s Caribbean roots.

Featuring a roll call of 12 of the finest musicians in the UK blending Jazz, Classical and Contemporary music, led by Shaw. The ensemble includes Orphy Robinson MBE, Cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson and legendary saxophonist Jean Toussaint.

The third and final chapter of this musical trilogy, Remember Us Tomorrow, a new Kings Place commission, premieres October 9, 2026. Full line-up to be announced.

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New Palace Opera’s concert performance of Katya Kabanova – 19 July 2026

New Palace Opera is thrilled to dip our toes into the world of Leos Janacek, with a concert performance of Katya Kabanova on 19 July 2026 at 6.30pm, St John’s in Waterloo, London. The performance will be sung in English. Tickets are now on sale here for Katya Kabanova. We have our usual early-bird discount that runs until … Read more

Christopher Ward is Longborough Festival Opera’s new Music Director from 2027

Longborough Festival Opera has appointed conductor Christopher Ward as its new Music Director from the 2027 season London-born Christopher Ward joins Longborough Festival Opera (LFO) from Theater Aachen and Sinfonieorchester Aachen, where he has served as General Music Director since 2018. He brings more than two decades of experience working at leading German opera houses, alongside a broad … Read more

Paavo Järvi to be LPO’s Chief Conductor and Artistic Advisor from the 2028/29 season

Paavo Järvi to succeed Edward Gardner at the helm of the London Philharmonic Orchestra  Paavo Järvi has been appointed Chief Conductor and Artistic Advisor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. One of the most respected and sought-after conductors of his generation, Järvi succeeds current Principal Conductor Edward Gardner, assuming the role at the start of the 2028/29 season. With an … Read more

Review of David Harewood’s Othello in cinemas from 4 March

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Shakespeare’s Othello: Filmed live (directed by Tim Van Someran) at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London, and to be seen in cinemas from 4.3.2026. (JPr)

Caitlin FitzGerald (Desdemona) and Vinette Robinson (Emilia) © Brinkhoff-Moegenburg

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La Maestra International Competition for Women Conductors – 4th Edition – 23 to 28 February 2026

4th Edition of the biennial Maestra International Competition for Women Conductors – February 23–28, 2026

In 2020 the Paris Mozart Orchestra and the Philharmonie de Paris joined forces to create La Maestra International Competition for Women Conductors, to be held biennially at the Philharmonie de Paris. The competition is complemented by an Academy providing professional guidance and support to the laureates over a two-year period.

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