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Free Friday Lunchtime Concert

LSO Discovery

,LSO St Luke's
A view of the Jerwood Hall in LSO St Luke's from the balcony, looking down on rows of audience members sitting on chairs, facing a cellist and pianist on stage

Curious about instrumental music? Looking to make lunchtime musical? Try a bite-size, informal concert, performed by a small group of musicians.

Friendly introductions from presenter Rachel Leach will guide you through the concert, introducing you to the music and instruments. And if you’re left with burning questions, you can ask them during a Q+A session with the performers.

Suitable for everyone over the age of 5

Presented by LSO Discovery

Tagged with: Classical music London Symphony Orchestra

The concert will finish at approximately 1.15pm.

Suitable for over-5s. Entry is free, just turn up!

Visitors with access requirements, or attending in a group of 10+, are encouraged to reserve seats. Please email [email protected] for more details.

We work on a first-come, first-seated basis, so we recommend arriving in good time to avoid disappointment.

Programme

  • Edward McGuire   Celtic Knotwork
  • Franz Doppler   Andante and Rondo Op 25
  • Ruth Morley   Interlaced
  • Zequinha de Abreu arr Jerome Natulais   Tico Tico
  • Valerie Coleman   Umoja
  • Harold Arlen arr Mel Orriss   Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Performers

  • Rachel Leach   presenter
  • Gareth Davies   flute
  • Amy Yule   flute
  • Imogen Royce   flute
  • Patricia Moynihan   flute
  • Elizabeth Burley   piano

LSO St Luke's

Location
161 Old St
London
EC1V 9NG

Nearby public transport
The closest London Underground station is Old Street.The nearest National Rail station is Old Street (for Great Northern services), with Liverpool Street, Farringdon, Blackfriars and City Thameslink all within walking distance. Bus services running to LSO St Luke's are 55, 243 (stop nearest to LSO St Luke's), 43, 76, 141, 205, 214, 271. 

Car and bicycle parking
The nearest paid car parking is at the Barbican. There are occasionally disabled parking spaces available at the venue, but these must be booked in advance by calling LSO St Luke's on 020 7490 3939. The nearest TfL Bicycle Hire docking station is at Old Street tube station.