Inspire Autumn 2014

London Symphony Orchestra LSO Discovery

INSPIRE

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONE AT LSO ST LUKE’S AUTUMN 2014

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LSO ST LUKE’S: GET INSPIRED

SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1733 Our gleaming white spire is one of Old Street’s most iconic landmarks.

Rising 200 feet into the sky, the unique obelisk structure, designed by famous Baroque architect Nicholas Hawksmoor in 1733, once attracted local people to church. Now a state-of-the-art music venue, LSO St Luke’s is serving the local community in a different way, and its bold tower is a call to all to come and join in with inspirational music-making.

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE In 2003, the London Symphony Orchestra, based up the road at the Barbican Centre, decided to transform a ruined church into a totally one-off music venue for everyone to enjoy, with the help of corporate partners UBS. Created primarily as a home for LSO Discovery, the LSO’s education and community projects, as well as for the Orchestra themselves to rehearse in, the venue also hosts hundreds of concerts every year at little or no cost to the public, exploring other genres like folk and jazz alongside classical. Read on to find out how you can witness these events; or better yet, come and make some music yourself.

WHAT’S ON? Page 3 – Family-friendly events We’ve something for all age groups here at LSO St Luke’s. Join us at sessions specially crafted with families in mind, or at the Barbican where you can witness the whole Orchestra on a world-famous stage.

Page 4 – Get involved Ever tried a Gamelan? Or are you a budding digital composer at high school or college? Whether you have any prior music knowledge or not, our workshop leaders will make sure you enjoy yourself.

Page 5 – Get singing No instruments needed here, just your voice! Singing is said to be incredibly good for the soul and is also something everyone can join in with. If you’re a more experienced singer, why not try an LSO Choral Singing Day? Page 6 – Events for everyone Free Friday Lunchtime Concerts at LSO St Luke’s offer the chance to hear small-scale classical music performed in a stunning venue by LSO and Guildhall School musicians.

Introduced with insightful facts, they also offer a chance for you to ask any burning questions.

Everything you need to know about tickets and where we are is on pages 7 & 8.

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS

Fri 24 Oct 12.30–1.15pm

Sun 9 Nov 2.30pm, Barbican

LSO DISCOVERY

LSO DISCOVERY

STORYTELLING CONCERT SUITABLE FOR UNDER 5S

LSO musicians re-tell a popular children’s story through music, offering younger children the chance to experience live music in the beautiful Jerwood Hall. Dance and sing your way through the concert as we hear the instruments bring the story to life.

Tickets Fri 31 Oct 12.30–1.15pm LSO DISCOVERY

FREE FAMILY LUNCHTIME CONCERT SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES

Part of Family Arts Festival fortnight, featuring songs to remember World War I performed by Guildhall School singers.

Free entry, no ticket required Sat 1 Nov 10am–4pm LSO DISCOVERY FAMILY DAY

LSO IN WARTIME CREATE AN OPERA IN A DAY FOR 8- TO 11-YEAR-OLDS

Rachel Leach, Tim Yealland workshop leaders Find out what life was like in London during World War I, for ordinary people and LSO musicians, plus, create your own opera! In this day-long project for families with children aged 8 to 11, children and their parents will move around LSO St Luke’s, gathering stories, meeting LSO musicians and working towards creating a mini-opera for everyone to perform together.

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FAMILY CONCERT: HEROES & LEGENDS SUITABLE FOR 7- TO 12-YEAR-OLDS

Paul Rissmann presenter Through music, follow the lives of all different types of legends, from secret spies and the mythical, dragon-fighting shape-shifter Merlin, right through to musicians who are just legendary at what they do!

This family concert offers the chance for your children to get involved by bringing their own instruments and singing along with the Orchestra.

Tickets Pre-concert workshops 10.30am–1pm, main foyers Get those creative juices flowing in these heroic-themed workshops.

You’ll get the chance to compose your own music and make props to bring into the concert.

Workshop tickets £5 per person Open to concert bookers only.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Advance booking essential 020 7638 8891.

Free foyer activities 1.10–2.20pm, main foyers Arrive early to join in with exciting activities – meet LSO musicians and practise your part for the participation piece.

Crèche from 2pm, Fountain Room For children under seven, be sure to book a place at the free crèche – designed to occupy younger siblings while the main concert takes place.

All events take place at LSO St Luke’s unless otherwise specified.

See page 8 for venue information

Open to concert bookers only.

Advance booking essential 020 7638 8891.

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GET INVOLVED

Mon 8 & 29 Sep, 3 Nov 11am–3pm

Every Mon from 15 Sep to 24 Nov (except 27 Oct) 4–7pm

LSO DISCOVERY

LSO DISCOVERY

LSO CREATE FOR ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

Join Mark Withers and LSO musicians in these interactive and inclusive workshops.

Open to adults with learning disabilities and their carers.

Tickets Supported by The City of London Corporation’s charity, The City Bridge Trust

Every Mon from 22 Sep to 24 Nov (except 27 Oct) 5.30–8.30pm LSO DISCOVERY

COMMUNITY GAMELAN GROUP WEEKLY WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS

A Gamelan is a musical ensemble from Indonesia featuring gongs, metallophones, drums and bamboo flutes. Led by Gamelan expert Andy Channing, all parts are different and range from simple to more difficult, so anyone can have a go. As well as weekly workshops, performance opportunities are offered throughout the year.

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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY GROUP WEEKLY WORKSHOP FOR 13- TO 20-YEAR-OLDS

The Digital Technology Group (DTG) is an initiative set up by the LSO to support aspiring young musicians, composers and producers (aged 13 to 20) in the local area.

Whether your interests are in rock, hip-hop or classical music, DTG can provide you with the skills to record and produce your music using professional studio equipment.

Through regular hands-on sessions with industry experts and collaboration with other young musicians, you will have the opportunity to develop your music and creative performance skills.

LSO DISCOVERY

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SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL!

Supported by LSO Friends

FOR 1- TO 5-YEAR-OLDS

The LSO Early Years team and LSO musicians help little ones sing, listen, move and groove their way through interactive and creative music sessions.

Booking occurs on a term-byterm basis. For more information email earlyyears@lso.co.uk.

GET SINGING Sat 20 Sep 10.30am–4.30pm LSO COMMUNITY SINGING DAY

LSO DISCOVERY

LSO YOUTH CHOIR

FROM BACH TO BEATLES

FOR 7- TO 18-YEAR-OLDS

David Lawrence conductor

LSO DISCOVERY

Join a string quartet from the LSO and sing music by one of the greatest composers, and perhaps the greatest pop group, the world has ever known.

FOR ADULTS

Tickets Sat 22 Nov 11am–4.30pm LSO CHORAL SINGING DAY

19TH-CENTURY ORATORIOS Simon Halsey conductor Your chance to sing with the LSO’s professional choral team, working on choruses from Schumann’s Das Paradies und die Peri, Mendelssohn’s Elijah and more.

LSO COMMUNITY CHOIR If you live or work in the EC1 area, the LSO’s Youth and Community Choirs offer a fantastic opportunities to get involved in singing, work with a professional team, and perform at concerts and events at both LSO St Luke’s and the Barbican.

For more information, email andra.east@lso.co.uk.

Part of LSO Sing which is generously supported by J Paul Getty Jnr Charitable Trust and the John S Cohen Foundation.

LSO Youth Choir is supported by the Slaughter and May Charitable Trust and LSO Friends.

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EVENTS FOR EVERYONE

Fri 5 Sep 12.30–1.15pm

Fri 31 Oct 12.30–1.15pm

LSO DISCOVERY

LSO DISCOVERY

Schumann Konzertstück for Four Horns

SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES

FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERT

Angela Barnes, Timothy Jones Jonathan Lipton Radovan Vlatkovich horns John Alley piano Rachel Leach presenter Free entry, no ticket required Fri 17 Oct 12.30–1.15pm

FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY LUNCHTIME CONCERT Guildhall School Musicians Rachel Leach presenter Part of the nationwide Family Arts Festival fortnight, this 45-minute family-friendly lunchtime concert features songs to remember World War I performed by Guildhall School artists.

Free entry, no ticket required

LSO DISCOVERY

FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERT

Fri 21 Nov 12.30–1.15pm

Songs by Schumann and Wagner

LSO DISCOVERY

Holly-Marie Bingham mezzo-soprano Johannes Kammler baritone Ricardo Gosalbo piano A 45-minute informal concert featuring vocal works performed by postgraduate musicians from the Guildhall School.

Free entry, no ticket required

FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERT Guildhall School Musicians Ian Kennedy director Rachel Leach presenter Duets and arias from oratorios are performed by postgraduate musicians from the Guildhall School, presented by Rachel Leach.

Free entry, no ticket required Mon 24 Nov 7.30pm LSO DISCOVERY

COMMUNITY CHOIR CONCERT David Lawrence conductor Music by Handel, Mendelssohn, Tippett and others.

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TICKET & BOOKING INFORMATION

TICKET PRICES Tickets

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Storytelling Concert for Under-5s £3 per person + booking fee (£0.70 by phone) * LSO in Wartime: Opera in a Day LSO Community Choir Concert £7 (£5 concessions) + booking fee (£0.60 online or £0.70 by phone) *

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LSO Family Concert at the Barbican £5 under-18s, £10 adults + booking fee (£3 online or £4 by phone) *

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LSO Create Free to join, advance booking essential To book please call Natalie Chivers on 020 7382 2535 or email natalie.chivers@lso.co.uk

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LSO Community Gamelan Group £6.50 (£4.50 concession) per week To book please call Lydia Nickalls on 020 7382 2549 or email lydia.nickalls@lso.co.uk

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Digital Technology Group Free to join, advance booking essential To book please call Chris Rogers on 020 7566 2878 or email chris.rogers@lso.co.uk

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LSO Singing Days £17 + booking fee (£0.60 online or £0.70 by phone) * Includes music hire. Friends and family can get an afternoon spectator ticket (£5 + booking fee) to watch performances at the end of each LSO Singing Day.

ONLINE & TELEPHONE BOOKING (FOR TICKETS MARKED *) lso.co.uk | 020 7638 8891 Phone lines open 10am–8pm Mon–Sat, 11am–8pm Sun and Bank Holidays In person at the Barbican Advance Box Office Silk Street entrance (no booking fee) Open 10am–9pm Mon–Sat, 12–9pm Sun and Bank Holidays GENERAL INFORMATION If you would like any other information on LSO Discovery’s activities, visit lso.co.uk/lsodiscovery or contact lydia.nickalls@lso.co.uk or phone 020 7382 2549

Information correct at time of going to print. For public performances, latecomers are normally admitted during a suitable break in the performance.

On occasion, this may not be possible once the performance has started. Some performances are unsuitable for babies or young children.

Customers are advised to check before booking. Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult. Concession ticket prices apply to wheelchair users, disabled patrons, over-60s, students, under-16s and the unemployed. All bookings and discounts are subject to availability.

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HOW TO FIND LSO ST LUKE’S LSO St Luke’s, UBS and LSO Music Education Centre 161 Old Street London EC1V 9NG

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