AAM Concerts old

They called it “sturm und drang” - “storm and stress” - and for a few tempestuous years in the 1760s, it seemed as if music itself had turned upside down. No emotion was too powerful: this was a time for child geniuses, young radicals and cutting-edge comedy – and for old dogs to learn a few new tricks, too.

Tonight, Laurence Cummings and Academy of Ancient Music dive headlong into the crucible, with a volcanic symphony from the young Haydn, the boy Mozart’s brilliant symphonic debut, and a real discovery – a very Gallic spin on a bawdy English romp from the French composer Philidor. And then, the astonishing tragedy of Ino, retold by the 84-year old Telemann in music that would dazzle a composer a quarter his age, with 2026 Grammy Award-winning American soprano Amanda Forsythe. It’ll thrill you, too.

London on sale dates

Priority booking for AAM Friends, Associates and Academy members
From Mon 20 April 2026

General booking
From Fri 24 April 2026

For further details and to book tickets in London, please visit the Barbican website.

Cambridge on sale dates

Full series subscriptions
From Thu 14 May 2026

Priority booking for AAM Friends, Associates and Academy members
From Mon 22 June 2026

General booking
From Wed 1 July 2026