Wigmore Hall to hold 100 concerts 'with or without an audience'

Wigmore Hall will hold 100 concerts before Christmas "with or without an audience," its Artistic Director says.

John Gilhooly said the schedule is subject to change based on musicians' travel plans and the possibility of further local and international lockdowns. But it was "a huge joy" to announce the new concert series, Gilhooly said.

He added: "This is not an easy time for the Hall or for live performing arts, and this has been a very difficult project to put together, logistically, and financially".

"However, we are determined to get artists working again, and to pay them their full fees through this series."

Any show that cannot have a live audience will be streamed online.