FUNharmonics foyer activities are generously supported by The Jeniffer and Jonathan Harris Charitable Trust, Jupiter Music, Wood, Wind & Reed and Stentor Music Co. Ltd. The LPO’s Shakespeare400 Festival is generously supported by donors to the Orchestra’s Shakespeare400 Appeal.
OAE Tots: Forest Fairies
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 children aged 2–5. Pre- and during concert only Pre-booked ticket holders only
Have a Go!
Try out different instruments with expert musicians. Suitable for children aged 6+. Pre-concert only
ARTharmonics
A drop-in arts and crafts session inspired by today’s concert, with activities for all the family. Colour, stick, glitter, cut and create – and wear your masterpieces in the concert! Suitable for all ages. Pre-concert only
London Philharmonic Orchestra Ben Gernon conductor Concert 12.00pm–1.00pm Activities 10.00am–12.00pm
Sunday 5 June 2016 Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall
CLOAKROOM
2 THE CLORE BALLROOM
Glass Lift
BLUE SIDE
3 4 5
10:00–12:00 Have a Go! Harp 10:00–12:00
GREEN SIDE
ARTharmonics 10:00–11:45 10:00–12:00 Have a Go! Woodwind 10:00–12:00 Have a Go! Brass
the Poetry Library
Have a Go! Strings 10:15–10:45 11:15–11:45 12:15–12:45 OAE Tots
A FUNharmonics family performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Foyer activities at Royal Festival Hall
ON STAGE TODAY ben gernon conductor Will Featherstone quince Aaron Anthony Bottom Simon Slater Oberon Emma Pallant Puck Sophie Russell Helena Gemma Lawrence Hermia
‘What visions have I seen!’ The Orchestra’s conductor has had a strange dream – he and his fellow musicians are lost in an enchanted wood, falling in and out of love with one another. To make matters worse, they’ve somehow become entangled with some very naughty fairies – including the Fairy King and Queen, no less – set out to cause as much trouble as possible! Will the magic and mischief be resolved in time for the Orchestra to perform at the royal wedding? And was it all really just a midsummer night’s dream... ?
Script by Simon Dormandy, after William Shakespeare Directed by Simon Scardifield Music curated by Rachel Leach
Today’s music Britten A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Act 1 Introduction) | Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Overture, Nocturne, Bergomask and Wedding March) | Purcell The Fairy Queen (Act 4 Symphony) | Elgar The Wand of Youth Suite No. 2 (Wild Bears) | Milhaud Les Mariés de la tour Eiffel (Marche nuptiale) Auric Les Mariés de la tour Eiffel (Overture) | Elgar The Wand of Youth Suite No. 1 (Serenade) | Poulenc Deux marches et un intermède (Marche 1)
WELCOME TO SOUTHBANK CENTRE We hope you enjoy your visit. We have a Duty Manager available at all times. If you have any queries please ask any member of staff for assistance. Eating, drinking and shopping? Southbank Centre shops and restaurants include Foyles, EAT, Giraffe, Strada, YO! Sushi, wagamama, Le Pain Quotidien, Las Iguanas, ping pong, Canteen, Caffè Vergnano 1882, Skylon, Feng Sushi and Topolski, as well as cafes, restaurants and shops inside Royal Festival Hall.
More magical music to listen to at home... Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker This ballet is based on a German fairytale in which a Christmas present – a nutcracker – comes to life as a handsome prince. He takes the young girl who received him as a present on some fantastic adventures in which she meets characters including giant mice, dancing snowflakes and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
If you wish to get in touch with us following your visit please contact the Visitor Experience Team at Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX, phone 020 7960 4250, or email customer@southbankcentre.co.uk
Stravinsky: The Firebird The Firebird was inspired by a Russian folk tale about an evil demon named Kashchei, who has 13 princesses under his spell. A prince who wanders into Kashchei’s garden to hunt the Firebird ends up defeating Kashchei and freeing the princesses – with the help of the Firebird’s magic feather.
Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery are closed for essential refurbishment until 2018. During this period, our resident orchestras are performing in venues including St John’s Smith Square. Find out more at southbankcentre.co.uk/sjss A few points to note for your comfort and enjoyment:
MOBILES AND WATCHES should be switched off before the performance begins.
•
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.
•
PHOTOGRAPHY is not allowed in the auditorium.
•
Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice This piece is about a lazy apprentice whose job is to fetch water for his boss, the sorcerer. One day the apprentice decides to cast a spell on a broom and put the broom to work doing his job while he takes a nap. But as he awakens, he realises that he doesn’t know the spell to stop the broom!
FUNharmonics foyer activities are generously supported by The Jeniffer and Jonathan Harris Charitable Trust, Jupiter Music, Wood, Wind & Reed and Stentor Music Co. Ltd. The LPO’s Shakespeare400 Festival is generously supported by donors to the Orchestra’s Shakespeare400 Appeal.
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 children aged 2–5. Pre- and during concert only Pre-booked ticket holders only
OAE Tots: Forest Fairies
A drop-in arts and crafts session inspired by today’s concert, with activities for all the family. Colour, stick, glitter, cut and create – and wear your masterpieces in the concert! Suitable for all ages. Pre-concert only
ARTharmonics
Try out different instruments with expert musicians. Suitable for children aged 6+. Pre-concert only
Have a Go!
London Philharmonic Orchestra Ben Gernon conductor Concert 12.00pm–1.00pm Activities 10.00am–12.00pm
Sunday 5 June 2016 Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall
CLOAKROOM 10:00–12:00 Have a Go! Woodwind 10:00–12:00 Have a Go! Brass
the Poetry Library
2 THE CLORE BALLROOM
3 4 5
10:00–12:00 Have a Go! Harp 10:00–12:00
GREEN SIDE
ARTharmonics 10:00–11:45
Have a Go! Strings 10:15–10:45 11:15–11:45 12:15–12:45 OAE Tots
A FUNharmonics family performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Foyer activities at Royal Festival Hall
ben gernon conductor Will Featherstone quince Aaron Anthony Bottom Simon Slater Oberon Emma Pallant Puck Sophie Russell Helena Gemma Lawrence Hermia Script by Simon Dormandy, after William Shakespeare Directed by Simon Scardifield Music curated by Rachel Leach
‘What visions have I seen!’ The Orchestra’s conductor has had a strange dream – he and his fellow musicians are lost in an enchanted wood, falling in and out of love with one another. To make matters worse, they’ve somehow become entangled with some very naughty fairies – including the Fairy King and Queen, no less – set out to cause as much trouble as possible! Will the magic and mischief be resolved in time for the Orchestra to perform at the royal wedding? And was it all really just a midsummer night’s dream... ?
Today’s music WELCOME TO SOUTHBANK CENTRE We hope you enjoy your visit. We have a Duty Manager available at all times. If you have any queries please ask any member of staff for assistance. Eating, drinking and shopping? Southbank Centre shops and restaurants include Foyles, EAT, Giraffe, Strada, YO! Sushi, wagamama, Le Pain Quotidien, Las Iguanas, ping pong, Canteen, Caffè Vergnano 1882, Skylon, Feng Sushi and Topolski, as well as cafes, restaurants and shops inside Royal Festival Hall. If you wish to get in touch with us following your visit please contact the Visitor Experience Team at Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX, phone 020 7960 4250, or email customer@southbankcentre.co.uk Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery are closed for essential refurbishment until 2018. During this period, our resident orchestras are performing in venues including St John’s Smith Square. Find out more at southbankcentre.co.uk/sjss A few points to note for your comfort and enjoyment: •
PHOTOGRAPHY is not allowed in the auditorium.
•
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.
•
MOBILES AND WATCHES should be switched off before the performance begins.
Britten A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Act 1 Introduction) | Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Overture, Nocturne, Bergomask and Wedding March) | Purcell The Fairy Queen (Act 4 Symphony) | Elgar The Wand of Youth Suite No. 2 (Wild Bears) | Milhaud Les Mariés de la tour Eiffel (Marche nuptiale) Auric Les Mariés de la tour Eiffel (Overture) | Elgar The Wand of Youth Suite No. 1 (Serenade) | Poulenc Deux marches et un intermède (Marche 1)
More magical music to listen to at home... Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker This ballet is based on a German fairytale in which a Christmas present – a nutcracker – comes to life as a handsome prince. He takes the young girl who received him as a present on some fantastic adventures in which she meets characters including giant mice, dancing snowflakes and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Stravinsky: The Firebird The Firebird was inspired by a Russian folk tale about an evil demon named Kashchei, who has 13 princesses under his spell. A prince who wanders into Kashchei’s garden to hunt the Firebird ends up defeating Kashchei and freeing the princesses – with the help of the Firebird’s magic feather. Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice This piece is about a lazy apprentice whose job is to fetch water for his boss, the sorcerer. One day the apprentice decides to cast a spell on a broom and put the broom to work doing his job while he takes a nap. But as he awakens, he realises that he doesn’t know the spell to stop the broom!
BLUE SIDE
Glass Lift
ON STAGE TODAY
FUNharmonics foyer activities are generously supported by The Jeniffer and Jonathan Harris Charitable Trust, Jupiter Music, Wood, Wind & Reed and Stentor Music Co. Ltd. The LPO’s Shakespeare400 Festival is generously supported by donors to the Orchestra’s Shakespeare400 Appeal.
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 children aged 2–5. Pre- and during concert only Pre-booked ticket holders only
OAE Tots: Forest Fairies
A drop-in arts and crafts session inspired by today’s concert, with activities for all the family. Colour, stick, glitter, cut and create – and wear your masterpieces in the concert! Suitable for all ages. Pre-concert only
ARTharmonics
Try out different instruments with expert musicians. Suitable for children aged 6+. Pre-concert only
Have a Go!
London Philharmonic Orchestra Ben Gernon conductor Concert 12.00pm–1.00pm Activities 10.00am–12.00pm
Sunday 5 June 2016 Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall
CLOAKROOM 10:00–12:00 Have a Go! Woodwind 10:00–12:00 Have a Go! Brass
the Poetry Library
2 THE CLORE BALLROOM
3 4 5
10:00–12:00 Have a Go! Harp 10:00–12:00
GREEN SIDE
ARTharmonics 10:00–11:45
Have a Go! Strings 10:15–10:45 11:15–11:45 12:15–12:45 OAE Tots
A FUNharmonics family performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Foyer activities at Royal Festival Hall
ben gernon conductor Will Featherstone quince Aaron Anthony Bottom Simon Slater Oberon Emma Pallant Puck Sophie Russell Helena Gemma Lawrence Hermia Script by Simon Dormandy, after William Shakespeare Directed by Simon Scardifield Music curated by Rachel Leach
‘What visions have I seen!’ The Orchestra’s conductor has had a strange dream – he and his fellow musicians are lost in an enchanted wood, falling in and out of love with one another. To make matters worse, they’ve somehow become entangled with some very naughty fairies – including the Fairy King and Queen, no less – set out to cause as much trouble as possible! Will the magic and mischief be resolved in time for the Orchestra to perform at the royal wedding? And was it all really just a midsummer night’s dream... ?
Today’s music WELCOME TO SOUTHBANK CENTRE We hope you enjoy your visit. We have a Duty Manager available at all times. If you have any queries please ask any member of staff for assistance. Eating, drinking and shopping? Southbank Centre shops and restaurants include Foyles, EAT, Giraffe, Strada, YO! Sushi, wagamama, Le Pain Quotidien, Las Iguanas, ping pong, Canteen, Caffè Vergnano 1882, Skylon, Feng Sushi and Topolski, as well as cafes, restaurants and shops inside Royal Festival Hall. If you wish to get in touch with us following your visit please contact the Visitor Experience Team at Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX, phone 020 7960 4250, or email customer@southbankcentre.co.uk Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery are closed for essential refurbishment until 2018. During this period, our resident orchestras are performing in venues including St John’s Smith Square. Find out more at southbankcentre.co.uk/sjss A few points to note for your comfort and enjoyment: •
PHOTOGRAPHY is not allowed in the auditorium.
•
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.
•
MOBILES AND WATCHES should be switched off before the performance begins.
Britten A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Act 1 Introduction) | Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Overture, Nocturne, Bergomask and Wedding March) | Purcell The Fairy Queen (Act 4 Symphony) | Elgar The Wand of Youth Suite No. 2 (Wild Bears) | Milhaud Les Mariés de la tour Eiffel (Marche nuptiale) Auric Les Mariés de la tour Eiffel (Overture) | Elgar The Wand of Youth Suite No. 1 (Serenade) | Poulenc Deux marches et un intermède (Marche 1)
More magical music to listen to at home... Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker This ballet is based on a German fairytale in which a Christmas present – a nutcracker – comes to life as a handsome prince. He takes the young girl who received him as a present on some fantastic adventures in which she meets characters including giant mice, dancing snowflakes and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Stravinsky: The Firebird The Firebird was inspired by a Russian folk tale about an evil demon named Kashchei, who has 13 princesses under his spell. A prince who wanders into Kashchei’s garden to hunt the Firebird ends up defeating Kashchei and freeing the princesses – with the help of the Firebird’s magic feather. Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice This piece is about a lazy apprentice whose job is to fetch water for his boss, the sorcerer. One day the apprentice decides to cast a spell on a broom and put the broom to work doing his job while he takes a nap. But as he awakens, he realises that he doesn’t know the spell to stop the broom!
BLUE SIDE
Glass Lift
ON STAGE TODAY
FUNharmonics foyer activities are generously supported by The Jeniffer and Jonathan Harris Charitable Trust, Jupiter Music, Wood, Wind & Reed and Stentor Music Co. Ltd. The LPO’s Shakespeare400 Festival is generously supported by donors to the Orchestra’s Shakespeare400 Appeal.
OAE Tots: Forest Fairies
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 children aged 2–5. Pre- and during concert only Pre-booked ticket holders only
Have a Go!
Try out different instruments with expert musicians. Suitable for children aged 6+. Pre-concert only
ARTharmonics
A drop-in arts and crafts session inspired by today’s concert, with activities for all the family. Colour, stick, glitter, cut and create – and wear your masterpieces in the concert! Suitable for all ages. Pre-concert only
London Philharmonic Orchestra Ben Gernon conductor Concert 12.00pm–1.00pm Activities 10.00am–12.00pm
Sunday 5 June 2016 Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall
CLOAKROOM
2 THE CLORE BALLROOM
Glass Lift
BLUE SIDE
3 4 5
10:00–12:00 Have a Go! Harp 10:00–12:00
GREEN SIDE
ARTharmonics 10:00–11:45 10:00–12:00 Have a Go! Woodwind 10:00–12:00 Have a Go! Brass
the Poetry Library
Have a Go! Strings 10:15–10:45 11:15–11:45 12:15–12:45 OAE Tots
A FUNharmonics family performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Foyer activities at Royal Festival Hall
ON STAGE TODAY ben gernon conductor Will Featherstone quince Aaron Anthony Bottom Simon Slater Oberon Emma Pallant Puck Sophie Russell Helena Gemma Lawrence Hermia
‘What visions have I seen!’ The Orchestra’s conductor has had a strange dream – he and his fellow musicians are lost in an enchanted wood, falling in and out of love with one another. To make matters worse, they’ve somehow become entangled with some very naughty fairies – including the Fairy King and Queen, no less – set out to cause as much trouble as possible! Will the magic and mischief be resolved in time for the Orchestra to perform at the royal wedding? And was it all really just a midsummer night’s dream... ?
Script by Simon Dormandy, after William Shakespeare Directed by Simon Scardifield Music curated by Rachel Leach
Today’s music Britten A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Act 1 Introduction) | Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Overture, Nocturne, Bergomask and Wedding March) | Purcell The Fairy Queen (Act 4 Symphony) | Elgar The Wand of Youth Suite No. 2 (Wild Bears) | Milhaud Les Mariés de la tour Eiffel (Marche nuptiale) Auric Les Mariés de la tour Eiffel (Overture) | Elgar The Wand of Youth Suite No. 1 (Serenade) | Poulenc Deux marches et un intermède (Marche 1)
WELCOME TO SOUTHBANK CENTRE We hope you enjoy your visit. We have a Duty Manager available at all times. If you have any queries please ask any member of staff for assistance. Eating, drinking and shopping? Southbank Centre shops and restaurants include Foyles, EAT, Giraffe, Strada, YO! Sushi, wagamama, Le Pain Quotidien, Las Iguanas, ping pong, Canteen, Caffè Vergnano 1882, Skylon, Feng Sushi and Topolski, as well as cafes, restaurants and shops inside Royal Festival Hall.
More magical music to listen to at home... Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker This ballet is based on a German fairytale in which a Christmas present – a nutcracker – comes to life as a handsome prince. He takes the young girl who received him as a present on some fantastic adventures in which she meets characters including giant mice, dancing snowflakes and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
If you wish to get in touch with us following your visit please contact the Visitor Experience Team at Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX, phone 020 7960 4250, or email customer@southbankcentre.co.uk
Stravinsky: The Firebird The Firebird was inspired by a Russian folk tale about an evil demon named Kashchei, who has 13 princesses under his spell. A prince who wanders into Kashchei’s garden to hunt the Firebird ends up defeating Kashchei and freeing the princesses – with the help of the Firebird’s magic feather.
Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery are closed for essential refurbishment until 2018. During this period, our resident orchestras are performing in venues including St John’s Smith Square. Find out more at southbankcentre.co.uk/sjss A few points to note for your comfort and enjoyment:
MOBILES AND WATCHES should be switched off before the performance begins.
•
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.
•
PHOTOGRAPHY is not allowed in the auditorium.
•
Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice This piece is about a lazy apprentice whose job is to fetch water for his boss, the sorcerer. One day the apprentice decides to cast a spell on a broom and put the broom to work doing his job while he takes a nap. But as he awakens, he realises that he doesn’t know the spell to stop the broom!