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London Symphony Orchestra: Family Concert

Recommended for ages 7+ and their families

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Rama and Sita illustration

Presented in a fun and informative way, LSO Family Concerts feature music based on a theme and offer the chance for everyone to get involved by playing or singing along with audience participation.

Discover the ancient story of Prince Rama and Princess Sita with the LSO. As told in the Indian epic, the Ramayana, Rama and Sita’s story is celebrated by many people every year during Diwali.

Hear this fascinating story retold through music from Handel to A R Rahman, featuring orchestral favourites from the London Symphony Orchestra alongside music showcasing traditional Indian instruments. Presented by Sita Thomas, with special guests Kuljit Bhamra on tabla, Jonathan Mayer on sitar and Joley Cragg on Indian percussion.

Tagged with: Classical music London Symphony Orchestra

Please note that a photographer will be taking photos and videos of this event and the pre-concert activities. If you have any concerns, or would like to be excluded from any photography, please speak to a member of staff on the day or email [email protected] at least 48 hours before the concert.

This performance will end at approximately 3.45pm.

Illustration by Christopher Corr
 

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra

Performers

  • Dr Sita Thomas   presenter
  • Lee Reynolds   conductor
  • Joley Cragg   Indian percussion
  • Kuljit Bhamra   tabla
  • Jonathan Mayer   sitar
  • London Symphony Orchestra  

Excerpts from

  • Kuljit Bhamra   Mystic Bhangra
  • Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges   Symphony No 2
  • Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov   Scheherazade
  • William Walton   Charge and Battle from ‘Henry V’
  • George Frideric Handel   La Réjouissance from ‘Music for the Royal Fireworks’
  • Elena Kats-Chernin   Moon Feather Magic
  • A R Rahman   Jai Ho

Hall

Location
The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
​​​​​​​The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.