Art and Culture

Although housed in a concrete monolith near the City, the Barbican, home of the London Symphony Orchestra, has the best acoustics in London for orchestral- size concerts. ...

Though some complain of less- than- perfect acoustics, an evening at the Festival Hall (home to the London Philharmonic) is unlikely to disappoint. A big part of the appeal is ...

Home of the Royal Ballet and the Royal Opera, London's opera house—now directed by Antonio Pappano—hosts some of the best productions in town. The Floral Hall, with its vaulted glass ...

This intimate art- deco hall is a favourite venue for chamber and lieder recitals, though concerts sell out quickly. Sunday- morning performances include a glass of sherry. ...

Sir Norman Foster has received mixed reviews for his designs for this large inner courtyard with its vast, glass- and steel- covered atrium. Pop in for a brief exploration ...

It is hard to think of an hour better spent than one browsing through the first few rooms of the Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery. The collection of Italian ...