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London Symphony Orchestra: Family Concert – The Planets

Suitable for 7- to 12-year-olds and their families

,Barbican Hall
The London Symphony Orchestra on the Barbican Hall stage in front of a full audience of families

A fun opportunity for families to learn more about music and the instruments of the orchestra, with music based on a theme and free workshops before the concert. 

Join presenter Rachel Leach and the LSO on a musical adventure around the solar system as they explore Gustav Holst’s celestial masterpiece The Planets. From ‘Mars’ – the piece that inspired countless film soundtracks – to the swelling majesty of ‘Jupiter’ and the mysterious atmosphere of ‘Neptune’, this is music on a truly cosmic scale.

LSO Family Concerts are a fun, informative way for families to experience live music together and learn more about the instruments of the orchestra. Each concert is based on a theme, with free workshops before the performance, and the opportunity for everyone to get involved by playing or singing along with the audience participation piece during the concert. 

 

Pre-Concert Activities

There will be a range of pre-concert activities available before the concert. Find out more.

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The concert will finish at approximately 3.30pm (timings subject to change).

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra

Programme

  • Gustav Holst   Extracts from The Planets – Suite

Performers

  • London Symphony Orchestra  
  • Rachel Leach   presenter
  • Karen Ni Bhrion   conductor

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.