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LSO Family Concert

Suitable for 7—12 year-olds

,Barbican Hall
Illustrated string players

Enjoy the spectacle of a live symphony orchestra with your family. 

When it comes to making music, there's nothing for it like an orchestra! Learn how the instruments come together to make onstage magic with music that shows each of the orchestra's instruments at their best. Take in the spectacle of a live symphony orchestra, sing along and join in with free workshops in the Barbican foyers before the concert.

The show is based on new children's book How to Build an Orchestra, following a conductor who is auditioning each instrument for his orchestra, and featuring illustrations of Sir Simon Rattle and real LSO players. You can pre-order the book online, or purchase a copy when you come to see the concert.

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The performance is expected to finish around 3.30pm. There will be no interval.

Programme

  • Prokofiev   'Montagues & Capulets' from Romeo and Juliet
  • Bartók   Divertimento (extract)
  • Mozart   Gran Partita (extracts)
  • Copland   Fanfare for the Common Man
  • Britten   Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra (extract)
  • Ravel arr Rachel Leach   Bolero
  • Beethoven   Symphony No 6 (extracts)
  • Rachel Leach   Let's Make a Band!

Performers

  • Jessica Cottis   conductor
  • Rachel Leach   presenter
  • London Symphony Orchestra  

Family Workshops

12–2.15pm, Barbican Foyers
Free family music and arts workshops

Barbican 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.