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Further Reading: Kati Debretzeni

Further Reading: Kati Debretzeni

Here’s what our leader Kati Debretzeni wrote about our Mendelssohn's Elijah concert on Thursday 3 October 2019 at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall.

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The fine line between Salvation and Damnation

The fine line between Salvation and Damnation

Our 2019-20 season at Southbank Centre is called Salvation and Damnation. To explore the theme, we looked at historical reviews 'damning' some of our favourite composers, and compared them with recent comments on our work today.

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Speed Interview: Carolyn Sampson

Speed Interview: Carolyn Sampson

We put Carolyn Sampson through our speed interview...

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Organ in the office

Organ in the office

We've got an electric organ in the office, temporarily, before it goes to Paris for Mendelssohn's Elijah on Tuesday 8 October 2019. Our Chief Executive Crispin Woodhead couldn't resist a quick tootle. 

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Mendelssohn’s Elijah programme

Mendelssohn’s Elijah programme

Your guide to our performance of Mendelssohn's Elijah at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall on Thursday 3 October 2019.

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Stephen Hough performs Mendelssohn

Stephen Hough performs Mendelssohn

On August 16, 2019, we performed Mendelssohn's Piano Concerto No.1 at the BBC Proms with pianist Stephen Hough.

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Tea with Netty #2: Maxim Emelyanychev

Tea with Netty #2: Maxim Emelyanychev

Having a brew backstage with conductor Maxim Emelyanychev.

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Eight things you (probably) didn’t know about Mendelssohn’s Elijah

Eight things you (probably) didn’t know about Mendelssohn’s Elijah

A little bit of background to Mendelssohn's Elijah, one of Britain's most enduringly popular choral works. 

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