Other great festivals
Proms at St Jude’s 22-30 June
Late night comedy leavens a Hampstead Gardens Suburb season in which The King’s Singers, guitarist Milo Karadagli´c and operatic Mozart blossom.
Tel: +44 (0)20 3322 8123
Web: www.promsatstjudes.org.uk
Voices of London Festival 22-30 June Professional ensembles to community choirs, the Paddington-based Festival celebrates the voice in all its diversity.
Web: www.voicesoflondonfestival.com Guildhall Chamber Music Festival
5-7 July
After last year’s debut, Milton Court Concert Hall welcomes back a festival including violinist Leon Chilingirian, flautist Philippa Davies and cellist Richard Lester.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7638 8891
Web: www.barbican.org.uk
BBC Proms 19 July – 14 September
The BBC Proms launch at on 17 April will reveal all – until then, all details are strictly under wraps!
Tel: 0845 401 5034 (UK only)
Web: www.bbc.co.uk/proms
Tête à Tête Opera Festival
24 July – 11 August
It’s explored everything from speed dating to Shetland knitters. Operatic flair is restored to King’s Cross for a 12th installment.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7121 1100
Web: www.tete-a-tete.org.uk
London Piano Festival 2-6 October
The trademark two-piano marathon crowns a distinguished line-up including Ingrid Fliter, Gwilym Simcock plus festival hosts Katya Apekisheva and Charles Owen.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7520 1490
Web: www.kingsplace.co.uk
Hampstead Arts Festival 8-23 November Pianist Angela Hewitt, guitarist Sean Shibe, and a silent movie classic accompanied by a cappella choir.
Tel: +44 (0)7990 743188
Web: www.hampsteadartsfestival.com