Music Speaks
Friday 3 April 2026
Our 2026/27 Southbank Centre season is about to land. Here's a preview of what's coming up...
Breaking Bach is available to stream now
Thursday 4 December 2025
Watch Breaking Bach's journey to the Edinburgh International Festival in a full-length film featuring performances from the show…
We are going to start our own orchestra.
Friday 10 October 2025
Viola player and founding member, Jan Schlapp, recalls how the OAE was born from its musicians' revolutionary spirit.
Announcing Our 2025/26 Season Wine Partner: Ambriel
Wednesday 15 October 2025
We’re delighted to announce Ambriel as our official wine partner for the 2025/26 season.
Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Plinio Fernandes at perform to students at Acland Burghley School
Friday 21 November 2025
Students from Acland Burghley attended a recital by cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason and guitarist Plinio Fernandes hosted in the…
Maggie's legacy with the OAE
Monday 10 November 2025
After 40 years with the OAE, Maggie Faultless reflects on the friendships and musical moments that inspired her…
A vision of an ideal nation?
Friday 19 September 2025
Handel’s Solomon presents a perfectly united and peaceful Israel, ruled by an unimpeachable king of unparalleled wisdom.
An urgent call to put creativity back at the heart of education
Thursday 4 September 2025
Reform to our education system is needed now, with cultural organisations embedding themselves in communities to deliver lasting…
Breaking (Bach) News
Wednesday 20 August 2025
There is a well-known proverb that it takes a village to raise a child.
Breaking Bach merchandise is coming soon...
Friday 25 July 2025
Nothing causes excitement at OAE HQ like the impending arrival of some fancy gear.
