Stan and Mabel
An unforgettable first concert experience for all the family
SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER 2024
SOUTHBANK CENTRE’S ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL
CONCERT 12.00 1.00PM
ACTIVITIES 10.00 11.45AM
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Production support from Richard Mallett Arts Management.
FUNharmonics foyer activities are generously supported by Stentor Music Co. Ltd and Jupiter.
Images © Jason Chapman
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Stan and Mabel
On stage today
Michael Seal conductor
Polly Ives presenter
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Welcome to the Royal Festival Hall and to today’s performance of Stan and Mabel by the London Philharmonic Orchestra!
In today’s concert we will meet Stan and Mabel, a music-loving dog and cat duo who leave their city homes on an adventure to Italy, where they join with their animal friends to audition to be the greatest orchestra in the world.
Based on the beloved children’s book by Jason Chapman, the music includes lots of moments for audience participation, so keep an eye on presenter Polly who will tell you exactly what to do! Make sure to head over to our SINGharmonics workshop to get a head start learning the songs before the concert. We will also hear a wonderful array of other music, which will take us from the peaceful English countryside to the celebratory atmosphere of the West African Juba dance. So pack your bags, warm up your singing voices, and get ready to hear what we think is the greatest orchestra in the world!
Today’s music
Eduard Strauss Bahn Frei
AARON COPLAND
RACHEL LEACH
Ernest Tomlinson
AARON COPLAND
ERROLLYN WALLEN
Fanfare for the Common Man
One Hundred Years Ago …
Second Suite of English Folk Dances
1. Kettledrum
Appalachian Spring (extracts)
2. Chipping Lane
Mighty River (extracts)
JOAN TOWER
Paul Rissmann
Florence Price
Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman 1
Stan and Mabel (based on the book by Jason Chapman)
Symphony No. 1, 3rd movement: ‘Juba Dance’
Foyer activities at the Royal Festival Hall
OAE Tots
Level 5 Function Room
10.15–10.45am
11.15–11.45am
12.15–12.45pm
Have a Go: Strings
Green Bar
10.00–11.45am
Meet the Orchestra: Harp & Percussion
Sunley Pavilion 10.00–11.45am
Meet the Orchestra Singharmonics
OAE Tots Have a Go
5
4
3
The National Poetry Library
Have a Go: Brass Blue Bar 10.00–11.45am
Meet the Orchestra: Woodwind Foyle Pavilion 10.00–11.45am
2
Singharmonics
The Clore Ballroom
10.30–10.50am | 11.00–11.20 am | 11.30–11.50 am
A fun vocal workshop, suitable for the whole family – bring your voice and get ready to learn our audience participation songs for today, led by Aga Serugo-Lugo.
See and hear orchestral instruments up close in our interactive chamber music sessions inspired by today’s concert. Sessions last around 15 minutes and are drop-in. Suitable for ages 5+. Pre-concert only. Concert ticket-holders only. Please be aware spaces are subject to availability.
Try out different instruments with expert musicians from the string and brass families. Suitable for ages 6+. Pre-concert only. Concert ticketholders only. Please be aware spaces are subject to availability.
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-booked ticket-holders only (ticketed separately).