Explore classical music in a new light, as we take the music out of its traditional confines – with everything from sessions in the tropical surroundings of the Barbican Conservatory, to live-scored cinema, to a classical clubnight. With sixty sessions over one weekend, this is the perfect festival for people who want to discover something new. We're showcasing music at its forward-thinking best, mixing familiar classics with sounds from living composers who are pushing the boundaries of what classical means today. Featuring: Chilly Gonzales / Alison Balsom / Iestyn Davies / London Symphony Orchestra / BBC Symphony Orchestra / Academy of Ancient Music / Britten Sinfonia / Anna Meredith / The Music of John Williams / Gabriel Prokofiev & Nonclassical / BBC Singers / Silent Opera / The Samuelsens / Calder Quartet / Guildhall Artists / Music in the Conservatory / Pit Sessions with Boiler Room