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Classical music is a bit of a conundrum really. Most of us are not averse to it, many indeed are rather partial to a bit of Nigel Kennedy Fiddling on their Roof (garden) while chilling out from last night's rave excesses.

Explore Asia's hottest flicks at the London Korean Film Festival at Prince Charles. 7 Leicester Pl WC2. Free, first come first serve.

Last year's surreal hit at the Lyric Hammersmith Aurélia's Oratorio is back with more tricks. 7:30pm. King St, W6. £12. 08700 500 511 or here.
Borderline host brilliant Joni Mitchell-y singer songwriter Amy Wadge tonight. 7pm. 16 Manette Street, W1. £10. 020 7534 6970 or online.

And yet, few UJ readers are likely to embrace the prospect of an evening centred upon classical music, with its preconceptions of boiled sweet rustling and Glyndebourne refugees checking status.

Enter the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) which promises a totally different experience at tonight's 'gig' at the Queen Elizabeth Hall. The orchestra will play music (including compositions by Vivaldi and Bach) from the 1700s, in the style it was played then, with period instruments, and a more edgy, less polished sound. Tickets are a mere tenner and you're encouraged to clap, relax, and even swill beer whilst listening - there will even be a 'classic' DJ.

Last week of Breakfast With Mugabe at Duchess Theatre, Uta Barth at Alison Jacques Gallery, Road to Nirvana at King's Head Theatre and the Royal Opera's production of Cyrano De Bergerac.
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It all sounds a rather splendid way to spend a Monday evening, and might even give those Norwegian death metal chappies a run for their money.

Fiddle On OAE.

The Night Shift - tonight at 10pm
 Queen Elizabeth Hall, Belvedere Rd, SE1
Tickets £10. 0870 401 8181 or online
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Twelve Books That Changed the World: Melvyn Bragg is explaining at London Review Bookshop. 7pm. 14 Bury Pl, WC1. £4. 020 7269 9030.

Intense, edgy trio The Bad Plus is challenging your idea of what piano jazz is at Jazz Café. 7pm. 5 Parkway NW1. £21. 0870 264 3333 or here.
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