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Barbican Great Performers

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Barbican Great Performers

About Great Performers

Cecilia Bartoli Cecilia Bartoli

The Great Performers series at the Barbican Hall in the City of London takes place from September 2009 until July 2010. Find out more about these concerts which will feature some of the best musicians and orchestras in the world of music.

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Demystifying classical music

Murray Perahia Murray Perahia

The listing information about a classical concert is mostly obvious, but what with pet names and catalogue numbers, there are a few aspects that may need explaining. Jonathan Lennie clarifies the ins and outs of a classical music listing.

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Concert etiquette

Should you clap? Is there an interval? Jonathan Lennie explains what to expect at a classical concert and how to behave - no rustling bags of crisps or texting during the performance, please.

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Highlights

David Daniels David Daniels

Want to check out some classical music but not sure what to see? The concerts take in everything from Renaissance madrigals by Monteverdi to contemporary opera, and Time Out's Classical editor will be picking out the season's best.

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What's on

William Christie William Christie

You aren’t going to find bigger stars in such a variety of styles than these. Browse our Great Performers listings and be sure to book your tickets. We'll be adding more events as the season goes on.

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Find out more

Andreas Scholl Andreas Scholl

Watch videos of the Barbican's Great Performers talking about their performances and ask Time Out's classical editor, Jonathan Lennie, your questions about classical music.

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