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Maurizio Pollini: 6 decades of the classical pianist at the Southbank Centre
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
Discover the story of an unsung US political trailblazer who made waves in the 1960s and 1970s as the first Black Woman in Congress.
7 left-handed classical pianists and the Southbank Centre
Leading left-handed classical pianists including Daniel Barenboim, Nicholas McCarthy and Hélène Grimaud who’ve all performed in our auditoria.
The Royal Festival Hall organ: a short history
Our Royal Festival Hall organ celebrated 70 years in 2024. The organ’s curator William McVicker’s short history includes the story of its creation.
A potted history of South Asian Music at the Southbank Centre
Ravi Shankar, Zair Hussain, Vilayat Khan, Hariprasad Chaurasia, Abida Parveen and other South Asian musicians who have performed here with us.
Memories of the Royal Festival Hall organ
The Royal Festival Hall organ is celebrated through memories of those who have heard it, and those who have been lucky enough to play it.
5 things to know about When Forms Come Alive
An introduction to When Forms Come Alive, a 2024 group sculptural exhibition featuring work from 21 international artists.