BBC Radio 3 Concerts
Chamber music recitals based on a theme or style, at LSO St Luke’s.
The charm of chamber music finds its ideal home in the Jerwood Hall.
Be it a spirited string quartet, a soaring violin perfectly paired with a piano, or the lilting sounds of a song recital, lunchtime concerts have been a staple at LSO St Luke’s for twenty years. During this time, we have welcomed a top calibre selection of soloists and ensembles to perform in the Hall’s world-class acoustics.
Concert Broadcasts
Each concert lasts approximately one hour. If you can’t make it on the day, the concerts are recorded for future broadcast, and you can listen on BBC Radio 3 at a later date.
For scheduling information, visit bbc.co.uk/radio3
Other Lunchtime Concerts
We also hold regular Free Friday Lunchtime Concerts at LSO St Luke’s. These 45-minute concerts are suitable for everyone over the age of 5, and give a friendly, family-friendly introduction to the music, with introductions from presenter Rachel Leach.
Spotlight on Antoine Tamestit
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Thursday 20 November 2025 • 1pm
A BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert featuring violist Antoine Tamestit, exploring Brahms' Viola Quintets.
Spotlight on Antoine Tamestit
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Friday 21 November 2025 • 1pm
A BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert featuring violist Antoine Tamestit, with full programme to be announced.
Thomas Dunford and Friends: Thomas Dunford & Niamh O’Sullivan
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Friday 5 December 2025 • 1pm
Thomas Dunford is joined by mezzo-soprano Niamh O'Sullivan for the first concert in a series celebrating the sounds of the Baroque.
Vaughan Williams and his Circle: Nash Ensemble
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Thursday 22 January 2026 • 1pm
A selection of music performed by the Nash Ensemble, as part of a series of BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concerts showcasing music by Vaughan Williams and his Circle.
Thomas Dunford and Friends: Solo Recital
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Thursday 5 February 2026 • 1pm
A solo recital that showcases the sound of the lute, with music by John Dowland, Giovanni Girolamo Kapsberger, Joan Ambrosio Dalza, Robert de Visée, Marin Marais and J S Bach.
Spotlight on Seong-Jin Cho
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Friday 13 February 2026 • 1pm
As part of his Artist Portrait, Seong-Jin Cho brings a series of chamber programmes to LSO St Luke’s.
Spotlight on Seong-Jin Cho
BBC Radio 3 Evening Concert
Friday 13 February 2026 • 6pm
As part of his Artist Portrait, Seong-Jin Cho brings a series of chamber programmes to LSO St Luke’s.
Vaughan Williams and his Circle: Kitty Whately & William Vann
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Thursday 26 February 2026 • 1pm
Explore evocative British songs on nature, love, and reflection, featuring works by Vaughan Williams, Maconchy, Clarke, and Williams, performed by Kitty Whately and William Vann.
Vaughan Williams and his Circle: Geneva Lewis
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Thursday 5 March 2026 • 1pm
A selection of music performed by violinist Geneva Lewis, as part of a series of BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concerts showcasing music by Vaughan Williams and his Circle.
Sir Antonio Pappano and Friends
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Thursday 19 March 2026 • 1pm
A chamber music series exploring the themes of the 2025/26 season with Sir Antonio Pappano, LSO Musicians and guests.
Sir Antonio Pappano and Friends
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Friday 20 March 2026 • 1pm
A chamber music series exploring the themes of the 2025/26 season with Sir Antonio Pappano, LSO Musicians and guests.
Sir Antonio Pappano and Friends
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Thursday 26 March 2026 • 1pm
A chamber music series exploring the themes of the 2025/26 season with Sir Antonio Pappano, LSO Musicians and guests.
Spotlight on Seong-Jin Cho
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Thursday 2 April 2026 • 1pm
As part of his Artist Portrait, Seong-Jin Cho brings a series of chamber programmes to LSO St Luke’s.
Simon Crawford-Phillips and Friends: Vers la vie nouvelle
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Friday 10 April 2026 • 1pm
The first of three BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concerts featuring pianist Simon Crawford-Phillips, exploring the musical legacy of Nadia and Lili Boulanger.
Thomas Dunford and Friends
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Thursday 16 April 2026 • 1pm
The sound of the lute takes centre-stage in this series curated by Thomas Dunford, an award-winning lutenist and celebrated chamber musician.
Simon Crawford-Phillips and Friends: Rebecca Clarke – A Musical Odyssey
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Friday 17 April 2026 • 1pm
Simon Crawford-Phillips celebrates the work of composer and violist Rebecca Clarke in the second of his BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert series.
Spotlight on Antoine Tamestit: Antoine Tamestit & Bertrand Chamayou
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Thursday 30 April 2026 • 1pm
Violist Antoine Tamestit, LSO Spotlight Artist, closes his series of BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concerts, joined by regular chamber partner Bertrand Chamayou.
Simon Crawford-Phillips and Friends: Bach/Kurtág and Schubert
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Friday 1 May 2026 • 1pm
Philip Moore joins Simon Crawford-Phillips for his final BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert, celebrating the 100th birthday of Hungarian pianist, György Kurtág.
