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Sir John Eliot Gardiner's ambitious Easter Monday Bach bonanza features nine inspiring and elevating hours of back-to-back (Bach-to-Bach?) music and talks celebrating the baroque composer. Join Sir John's Monteverdi Choir, the English Baroque Soloists and an array of distinguished guests for a day paying homage to the man Mozart described as being the "original father of harmony". For more information please visit www.monteverdi.co.uk.
About Royal Albert Hall
Classical music, rock, pop and jazz, sporting events, galas, banquets and balls and the world-famous Proms series all take place within the Royal Albert Hall's iconic oval walls. One of London's most versatile venues, it is a favourite of performers from Jose Carreras to Kylie Minogue. More about Royal Albert Hall
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Plan the perfect year in London with our pick of the capital's best events in 2013. From January through to December, every month boasts an impressive line-up of entertainment. So, take a look at our guide and be sure not to miss a thing.
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 23% off from £248
60 Hyde Park Gate, SW7 | 6 minutes from Bach Marathon
You can really tell the Italian influence on this London branch of the Roman boutique hotel group. Not only is it located a short step from ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 19% off from £168
54 Queen's Gate, SW7 | 7 minutes from Bach Marathon
Located at 54 Queen's Gate, this traditional Edwardian townhouse hotel is well positioned, within five minutes' walk of both Gloucester Road and South Kensington Tube stations ...More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 25% off from £285
1 Kensington Court, W8 | 8 minutes from Bach Marathon
'Luxury' best sums up these rooms and apartments overlooking Kensington Palace and Gardens in one of London's most coveted positions. Apartments come with fireplaces, en-suite marble ...More
London > Events > Comedy Dates: 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th Apr 2014
Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | Same location as Bach Marathon
Having been busy informing the nation of his Good News, Russell Howard hasn't been on a tour for three years. However, he's now ...More
London > Events > Kids Events Dates: Sunday 19th May 2013 at 12.30pm-1pm and 2pm-2.30pm
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, SW7 | 5 minutes from Bach Marathon
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London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Sunday 19th May 2013 at 12.30pm and 2.30pm
Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 | 6 minutes from Bach Marathon
A discussion from the museum's moth curator....More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | Same location as Bach Marathon
Classical music, rock, pop and jazz, sporting events, galas, banquets and balls and the world-famous Proms series all take place within the Royal Albert Hall's ...More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Prince Consort Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 3 minutes from Bach Marathon
The Royal College of Music is the school where Gustav Hoilst, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Benjamin Britten, James Galway, Joan Sutherland and Ralph Vaughan Williams learnt their ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Exhibition Road, Knightsbridge, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from Bach Marathon
The huge IMAX screen - ten times bigger than the average screen - at the Science Museum is one of the few places in London where ...More
Sights and Attractions near Bach Marathon
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 1 minute from Bach Marathon
The Royal College of Art has a lively programme of exhibitions featuring the work of its postgraduate students. In a further bid to promote artistic excellence ...More
London > Attractions > Sights
Kensington Gardens, 27 Princes Square, South Kensington, London W2 | 2 minutes from Bach Marathon
This 180ft Victorian bronze gilt statue in Kensington Gardens is a tribute to Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, and was erected following his death through typhoid ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
1 Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 2 minutes from Bach Marathon
For the past two centuries this old-fashioned 'learned society' has sent explorers and adventurers all over the world. Famous names from Mungo Park to ...More
London > Shopping > Children's Gifts and Toys
15 Victoria Grove, Kensington, London W8 | 7 minutes from Bach Marathon
Don’t let the name put you off. It’s an incredibly pretty shop in one of the more sweet-smelling parts of London. Famous for their ...More
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
24-25 Cromwell Place, South Kensington, London SW7 | 9 minutes from Bach Marathon
In true French style, this chic cheese shop piles its wares high and stinking, with no fridges, or glass barriers to stop customers getting in for ...More
London > Shopping > House and Garden
242 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 9 minutes from Bach Marathon
A knack for knowing what people want - and retailing it in an appealing way - is clearly in the Conran blood. Priscilla Carluccio - wife ...More
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
Kensington Gore, SW7 | Same location as Bach Marathon
Modern European Cuisine...More
London > Restaurants > Mediterranean restaurants
190 Queen's Gate, Gore Hotel, South Kensington, London SW7 | 2 minutes from Bach Marathon
Mediterranean cuisine. Booking advised. ...More
London > Restaurants > Eastern European restaurants
55 Prince's Gate, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from Bach Marathon
Polish cuisine. Booking advised. Separate room for parties. Tables on patio. Dress smart casual. ...More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 1 minute from Bach Marathon
This is one of London's most prestigious art colleges and the world's only wholly postgraduate university of art and design. You will need at least a ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from Bach Marathon
There are plenty of initiatives trying to get kids involved in science, but the Dana Centre, an extension of the Science Museum, is the first one ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
23 Kensington Square, Kensington, London W8 | 11 minutes from Bach Marathon
Evening and weekend classes in life drawing and painting, taught by tutors from the Slade School of Fine Art and the Royal Society of British Sculptors. ...More
Leisure near Bach Marathon
London > Leisure > Activities
Perks Field, Kensington Palace, Kensington, London W8 | 10 minutes from Bach Marathon
An excellent members archery club that shoots in the grounds of Kensington Palace in summer and in Pimlico in winter. Archery is a totally satisfying sport, ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Princes Square, Bayswater, London W2 | 10 minutes from Bach Marathon
Technically two different parks, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are in practical and historical terms one huge, merging expanse. Almost every kind of outdoor pursuit takes ...More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
63-81 Pelham Street, South Kensington, London SW7 | 12 minutes from Bach Marathon
Downstairs from LA Fitness (keep going past the people who look like they're about to die on the running machines) you'll find G-Spa. A world away ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
35 Walton Street, South Kensington, , Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 13 minutes from Bach Marathon
Bar ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
17 Mossop Street, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 14 minutes from Bach Marathon
Affectionately referred to as "the Cod", this Knightsbridge boozer-come-gastropub has acquired a reputation for serving high quality, modern food in no-fuss, sleek surroundings. If you do ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
148 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, SW5 | 14 minutes from Bach Marathon
Gastropub...More
Nightlife near Bach Marathon
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
99 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London W8 | 12 minutes from Bach Marathon
Richard Branson's rooftop restaurant-come-nightclub at Kensington Roof Gardens is a favourite with the glam girls of Kensington, who can be seen at all hours sipping cocktails ...More
Meeting venue hire near Bach Marathon
London > Business > Venue Hire
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | Same location as Bach Marathon
Can accomodate for up to 5200 people....More
London > Business > Venue Hire
South Kensington Campus, SW7 | 1 minute from Bach Marathon
One of London's largest academic venues, the Imperial College London has a portfolio of more than 200 meeting and seminar rooms. Its largest conference room, The ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
1 Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 2 minutes from Bach Marathon
Conference facilities can accomodate for up to 1034 people....More
Royal Albert Hall events
event Sunday 19th May 2013
VENUE Royal Albert Hall
The group performs Beethoven's String Quartet No 4 In C Minor and Debussy's String Quartet No 1 In G Minor.
event Sunday 19th May 2013
VENUE Royal Albert Hall
The group offers a fusion of modern and traditional influences in Flamenco, balancing due attention to the Gypsy art form with a musically adventurous streak that defies old stereotypes and presents Flamenco as it is performed in Spain today.
event Sunday 19th May 2013
VENUE Royal Albert Hall
A classical recital by the Australian saxophonist and her piano accompanist.
More At The Hall Summer SeriesMore At The Hall Summer SeriesFrom jazz in the Café Consort to comedy and classical concerts in the Elgar Room, the Royal Albert Hall's More at the Hall summer series offers a wide range of free and excellent value activities outside the prestigious venue's main auditorium. Highlights include a five-night residency from Alexandra Burke in June singing Billie Holiday songs, a n19th May 2013Sunday 11th August 2013
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TIMES 4th May to 11th August 2013 PRICING Various prices - some Free
From jazz in the Café Consort to comedy and classical concerts in the Elgar Room, the Royal Albert Hall's More at the Hall summer series offers a wide range of free and excellent value activities outside the prestigious venue's main auditorium. Highlights include a five-night residency from Alexandra Burke in June singing Billie Holiday songs, a n... More about this event
Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonLegendary guitarist Eric Clapton returns to his favourite London venue to celebrate his 50th year as a professional musician. Over the last half-century Clapton has established himself as one of the most influential guitarists of all time - and he's the only three-time inductee to the Rock of Roll Hall of Fame. "This is like walking into my front r20th May 2013Thursday 23rd May 2013
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event Running from Friday 17th May 2013 until Thursday 23rd May 2013
VENUE Royal Albert Hall
Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton returns to his favourite London venue to celebrate his 50th year as a professional musician. Over the last half-century Clapton has established himself as one of the most influential guitarists of all time - and he's the only three-time inductee to the Rock of Roll Hall of Fame. "This is like walking into my front r... More about this event
ZuccheroZuccheroItalian singing sensation Zucchero performs his greatest hits along with tracks from his latest album, La Sesión Cubana, which was recorded in Havana and features collaborations with some of Cuba's most important musicians. Once described by Ray Charles (no less) as "probably one of the best blues musicians I've ever worked with", Zucchero burst o22nd May 2013Wednesday 22nd May 2013
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event Wednesday 22nd May 2013
VENUE Royal Albert Hall
Italian singing sensation Zucchero performs his greatest hits along with tracks from his latest album, La Sesión Cubana, which was recorded in Havana and features collaborations with some of Cuba's most important musicians. Once described by Ray Charles (no less) as "probably one of the best blues musicians I've ever worked with", Zucchero burst o... More about this event
event Friday 24th May 2013
TIMES 12noon PRICING Free
Latin and jazz by the guitarist with his accompanying musicians.
Roger HodgsonRoger HodgsonThe legendary songwriter and vocalist Roger Hodgson - the former frontman of 80s progressive rock outfit Supertramp - performs both solo work and some classic Supertramp hits such as Dreamer, Breakfast in America, The Logical Song and It's Raining Again.25th May 2013Saturday 25th May 2013
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event Saturday 25th May 2013
VENUE Royal Albert Hall
The legendary songwriter and vocalist Roger Hodgson - the former frontman of 80s progressive rock outfit Supertramp - performs both solo work and some classic Supertramp hits such as Dreamer, Breakfast in America, The Logical Song and It's Raining Again.... More about this event
event Sunday 26th May 2013
VENUE Royal Albert Hall
The Royal College of Music students perform The Quartet For The End Of Time by Olivier Messiaen.
Mark KnopflerMark KnopflerOne of Britain's biggest exports returns to the prestigious venue for six special nights to promote his latest album Privateering ("a warm, authentic and durable record" - The Telegraph). The former Dire Straits frontman is hailed as one of the greatest guitarists of all time and has sold in excess of 120 million albums. At these eagerly anticipate27th May 2013Saturday 1st June 2013
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event Running from Monday 27th May 2013 until Saturday 1st June 2013
VENUE Royal Albert Hall
One of Britain's biggest exports returns to the prestigious venue for six special nights to promote his latest album Privateering ("a warm, authentic and durable record" - The Telegraph). The former Dire Straits frontman is hailed as one of the greatest guitarists of all time and has sold in excess of 120 million albums. At these eagerly anticipate... More about this event
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What's On Today Near Royal Albert Hall ![]() More At The Hall Summer Series Concerts | Until 11th August 2013 Royal Albert Hall At Royal Albert Hall From jazz in the Café Consort to comedy and classical concerts in the Elgar Room, the Royal Albert Hall's More ...More Amy Dickson And Martin Cousins Concerts | On 19th May 2013 Royal Albert Hall At Royal Albert Hall A classical recital by the Australian saxophonist and her piano accompanist....More Son Quartet Concerts | On 19th May 2013 Royal Albert Hall At Royal Albert Hall The group performs Beethoven's String Quartet No 4 In C Minor and Debussy's String Quartet No 1 In G Minor....More Sumaya Flamenco Dance | On 19th May 2013 Royal Albert Hall At Royal Albert Hall The group offers a fusion of modern and traditional influences in Flamenco, balancing due attention to the Gypsy art form ...More Fischli/Weiss: Rock On Top Of Another Rock Exhibitions | Until 6th March 2014 Serpentine Gallery 5 minutes walk from Royal Albert Hall A sculptural installation near the entrance to the gallery, comprising of one glacial boulder balanced on top of another, exploring ...More Climate Changing Stories Exhibitions | Until 27th June 2014 Science Museum 5 minutes walk from Royal Albert Hall Installations, films and historical objects highlighting man's ability to adapt to a constantly changing planet by producing innovative designs and ...More Shackleton's Man Goes South Exhibitions | Until 25th April 2014 Science Museum 5 minutes walk from Royal Albert Hall A small, free exhibition on the second floor of the Science Museum, the year-long Shackleton's Man Goes South is named ...More ![]() Codebreaker: Alan Turing's Life And Legacy Exhibitions | Until 30th June 2013 Science Museum 5 minutes walk from Royal Albert Hall Photographs and objects celebrating the centenary of the British computing hero Alan Turing, the Science Museum shows that there's more ...More ![]() Science Night Kids Events | Until 7th December 2013 Science Museum 5 minutes walk from Royal Albert Hall Ideal for children aged 7-13, Science Night invites youngsters to sleep over at the Science Museum where they can experience ...More Florrie The Maid Kids Events | Until 19th May 2013 Science Museum 5 minutes walk from Royal Albert Hall ...More London 2013 The AnnualThe best London events, openings, anniversaries & experiences for 2013, from LondonTown.com Book £10 Tablet FREE
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