So what exactly do our students get up to outside the lecture hall? A new festival celebrates the vibrant contributions they make to the capital... more
Live music, be it opera or rock festivals, is proving more popular than ever — and is offering a desperately needed financial lifeline. London remains the heartbeat of the industry. ... more
Among this week's pop offerings: Sigur Ros create a world of their own, Donna Summer shows off her floaty moans and The Rascals sound just a little too similar to the Arctic Monkeys. ... more
There was a rhythmic vitality that all but took the music onto the dance floor at London Sinfonietta's Invented Words concert, says Nick Kimberley.... more
From the unveiling of Goldfrapp's album launch to the world premiere of In Seven Days, here is a guide to the highlights of this year's Ether festival at the Southbank Centre.... more
A sensitive performance by baritone Roderick Williams, showed why the London Sinfonietta is one of the best contemporary music ensembles around. ... more
Featuring prize-winning authors, historians, poets and performers, the London Literature Festival has something to offer all lovers of the written and spoken word.... more
About Water sees Mark-Anthony Turnage extend his love affair with jazz, but the performance ultimately suffered as its stars were badly under-used... more
The London Sinfonietta played exquisitely even if the ambience of the Queen Elizabeth Hall did not show non-linear work Music Space Reflection to best advantage, says Fiona Maddocks.... more
The refurbishment of the new Royal Festival Hall will open on schedule, it has been announced, as highlights of the South Bank Centre's summer season are unveiled.... more
Three of Germany's best-known composers - Henze, Stockhausen and Kagel - received UK premieres at the Queen Elizabeth Hall under the skilful direction of Oliver Knussen.... more
Outkast get up to mischief on their latest album, Paris Hilton is bad but not quite as bad you might expect, and the Istanbul Oriental Ensemble offer some lively Turkish grooves.... more
Concert review: Voices is a modern work which sets poetry by Ho Chi Minh and others to music. And, Nick Kimberley says, this performance was an appropriate 80th birthday present for composer Hans Werner Henze.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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