Inspiring music
Do you want to get involved in London’s cultural scene but never seem to find the time? LPO Contemporaries could be for you! Designed for London’s young professionals, LPO Contemporaries provides a year round programme of cultural and social activities to enjoy. Sign-up, put the dates in your diary and leave all the arrangements to us!
Exclusive events
Specially selected concerts, behind the scenes talks and rehearsals plus exclusive private events throughout the season offer a fantastic introduction to the LPO. Learn more about the world of classical music and enjoy some great evenings in the company of other like-minded professional Londoners. Through their annual membership LPO Contemporaries play a vital role in supporting the London Philharmonic Orchestra; a registered charity dedicated to bringing music and education to people from all walks of life.
New networks
www.lpo.org.uk/LPOContemporaries
Annual Membership £150
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Membership includes ●
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A year round programme of concerts and events, organised with you in mind and with every last detail taken care of. Opportunities to meet LPO artists and musicians, and network with the Orchestra’s management, major donors and sponsors.
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dedicated member of LPO staff to assist with any queries you may have throughout your membership.
LPO Contemporaries Special Events A season long programme of private events hosted by the LPO and its partners at venues accross London. Events planned for the 2010/11 season include our annual Christmas Party, a behind the scenes evening at the Orchestra’s regular rehearsal venue and a City spectacular at the Willis Building.
£15 a month for 10 months per annum
At least 3 special events each season are offered free of charge to Contemporaries members and others have a ticket price attached to cover the running costs of the event. Please refer to the events calendar overleaf. ●
Exclusive Offers Discounts and special offers with select LPO partners including a 20% discount on food and beverages at Skylon in the Royal Festival Hall throughout the 2010/11 season.
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Contemporaries VIP Evenings
2 complimentary tickets to a London Philharmonic Orchestra concert including an invitation to join us in our Corporate Bar for drinks and canapés pre-performance and at the interval. There will be 2 designated ‘VIP Evening’ concerts each season offering a choice of concert for which your complimentary tickets can be used. ● LPO
Contemporaries Subscription Series
Concerts specially selected for LPO Contemporaries to include the ‘must-see’ performances of the season that we feel sure you will love! From renowned classics to world premières, legendary musicians to exciting new début artists, each concert will entertain, inspire and inform.* After each concert there will be a chance to socialise with other members, LPO staff and players. Concerts can be booked via the ‘Music Bolt-On’ option, allowing you to enjoy the concert with other members in a dedicated seating area (see overleaf for details) or can be purchased individually at £9 - £55.
Executive Membership £250 £25 per month for 10 months per annum Executive Members’ additional £100 donation directly supports the London Philharmonic Orchestra in offering free music and composition workshops to children in some of London’s most under-resourced boroughs. All the perks of LPO Contemporaries membership plus: ●
Invitation to attend one of the Orchestra’s Education workshops as a donor to the programme
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Name acknowledgement in concert programmes at 1 of the LPO Contemporaries Concert Nights each season
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Invitation to the Orchestra’s high-profile fundraising Gala held annually at some of London’s most exclusive addresses*
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Invitation to working rehearsals at Glyndebourne Festival Opera*
* There will be a ticket cost for these events.
LPO Contemporaries 2010-11 Events Calendar at a glance
July 2011 | Willis Building Date to be confirmed | Complimentary Event
Saturday 16 October 2010 | 10am Henry Wood Hall | Complimentary Event
Summer 2011 | Glyndebourne Festival Opera Date to be confirmed | Tickets £10-£20
FUNharmonics Rehearsal followed by pub lunch
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | 6.45pm Royal Festival Hall | Complimentary Event LPO Contemporaries VIP Evening (1)
Thursday 2 December 2010 | 7pm Chester Square | Complimentary Event
Summer reception on London’s highest roof terrace
Executive Members Special Event: Working rehearsal at Glyndebourne Festival Opera
** Music Bolt-On | £50 for one person | £90 for two Book all payable LPO Contemporaries events at the Royal Festival Hall in one easy step. The ‘Bolt-On’ option includes tickets for the subscription series concerts (22 January and 4 May) and the Champagne Saturday rehearsal (16 April)
LPO Contemporaries Christmas Party
Saturday 22 January 2011 | 7.30pm Royal Festival Hall | Tickets £9 - £55**
Get involved
LPO Contemporaries Subscription Series Concert
www.lpo.org.uk/LPOContemporaries
Wednesday 16 February 2011 | 6.45pm Royal Festival Hall | Complimentary Event
To join the LPO Contemporaries or for further information contact Elisenda Ayats on 020 7840 4225 or email elisenda.ayats@lpo.org.uk
LPO Contemporaries VIP Evening (2)
March 2011 | Henry Wood Hall Date and price to be confirmed ‘Behind-the-scenes’ evening with LPO Principal Percussionist, Andrew Barclay.
Saturday 16 April 2011 | 10am Royal Festival Hall | £10** LPO Contemporaries Champagne Saturday Rehearsal
Wednesday 4 May 2011 | 7.30pm Royal Festival Hall | Tickets £9 - £55** LPO Contemporaries Subscription Series Concert
June 2011 | Date, venue and price to be confirmed Executive Members Special Event: LPO Annual Gala 2011
Full information on the LPO Contemporaries can also be found on the LPO website, where you can find out more and join online through our secure credit card payment site Membership is payable either as a one-off annual payment or monthly by direct debit The London Philharmonic Orchestra is a registered charity no. 238045 LPO Contemporaries is proudly partnered by