FUNharmonics Family Concert
Pet ush a r k Sunday 10 June 2018
Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall Concert 12.00pm – 1.00pm Activities 10.00am – 11.45am
London Philharmonic Orchestra Michael Seal conductor Rachel Leach presenter
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On stage today Michael Seal conductor Rachel Leach presenter London Philharmonic Orchestra Screen animations by Yeast Culture
Roll up, roll up! Today’s FUNharmonics concert with the London Philharmonic Orchestra takes us to a bustling Russian fair, where we’ll hear the story of the mischievous puppet Petrushka. We’ll meet his love interest, the talented Ballerina, and his rival, the dastardly Pirate – all brought to life through Stravinsky’s glorious music and specially commissioned screen animations. Along the way we’ll sing a song about a ghostly Victorian circus troupe, so get your best singing voices ready!
A few points to note for your comfort and enjoyment: •
Photography is not allowed in the auditorium.
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Recording is not permitted in the auditorium without the prior consent of Southbank Centre. Southbank Centre reserves the right to confiscate video or sound equipment and hold it in safekeeping until the performance has ended.
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today's music Igor Stravinsky Petrushka (excerpts) Rachel Leach Mr Cheadle’s Menagerie
Mobiles and watches should be switched off before the performance begins.
igor stravinsky Igor Stravinsky was a Russian composer who lived from 1882 to 1971. During 2018 the London Philharmonic Orchestra has been performing lots of his music as part of a special year-long festival.
Sharing the Wonder: 30 years of music for all
This year our Annual Appeal is celebrating 30 year of the LPO’s Education & Community programme. Read some of the stories so far, find out more and donate to help share the wonder.
lpo.org.uk/appeal
Although Stravinsky was born in Russia, he moved around a lot: he spent time living in France and Switzerland and later moved to the USA. Stravinsky's music moved around, too – he wrote pieces in lots of different styles. He wrote Russian-sounding music, music that looked back to previous centuries, modern music, opera and religious music. But it was his music for ballets that really made his name. The music for the ballet The Firebird made him famous as a composer and the following year he composed Petrushka – the work we hear today.
Production support from Richard Mallett Arts Management Illustrations by Adam Smith from YeastCulture.org
Foyer activities at Royal Festival Hall
Community Cube (Lower Mezzanine between 3 and 4)
Strings
10.00–11.45am
have a go Woodwind
10.00–11.45am
artharmonics 10.00–11.45am
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have a go Brass
10.00–11.45am
singharmonics
Pre-concert vocal workshops: see below
Glass Lift
Have a Go
Harp & Marimba 10.00–11.45am
have a go
The Poetry Library
5
blue Side
Green Side
OAE Tots
10.15–10.45am 11.15–11.45am 12.15–12.45pm
2 The Clore Ballroom Cloakroom
Have a Go
Try out different instruments with expert musicians. Suitable for ages 6+. Pre-concert only. Concert ticket holders only. Please be aware this activity is extremely popular and spaces are subject to availability.
artharmonics
A drop-in arts and crafts session inspired by today’s concert. Suitable for all ages. Pre-concert only.
oae tots
An introduction to the period instruments of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment as they play music inspired by today’s concert. Suitable for ages 2–5. Pre- and during concert only. Pre-booked ticket holders only (ticketed separately).
singharmonics
A fun 20-minute vocal workshop, suitable for the whole family – warm your voices up and learn our audience participation song so you’re ready to sing it in the concert! 10.15–10.35am, 10.40–11.00am, 11.05–11.25am, 11.30–11.50am
These concerts are generously supported by donors to the LPO’s FUNharmonics Appeal. FUNharmonics foyer activities are supported by Stentor Music Co. Ltd. and Bell Music.