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London Symphony Orchestra: Family Concert – Music and the Movies

Recommended for children aged 7 to 12 years old

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LSO Discovery Family Concert

What would your favourite film be like without music? Music and the Movies is a fun, family-friendly concert that reveals just how important music is to the stories we see on screen.

You’ll hear thrilling music from Pirates of the Caribbean, How to Train Your Dragon and The Polar Express, all performed by the LSO – the very Orchestra whose playing has helped bring Harry Potter, Star Wars and countless other films to life.

But this isn’t just a concert – it’s a behind-the-scenes musical adventure! We’ll discover how film scores are written, what it’s like when the LSO records a soundtrack in the studio, and we’ll even get to sing with the Orchestra and the London Youth Choir in one of the most thrilling works ever written!

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

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Pre-Concert Activities
Arrive early to take part in free craft and musical activities in the foyers ahead of the concert. Further details will be announced closer to the concert.

The concert will finish at approximately 3.45pm.

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra.

Programme

  • Tim Redmond   Music and the Movies
  • Alan Silvestri   The Polar Express Suite
  • John Williams   Excerpts from ‘A Tribute to the Film Composer’
  • Andrea Eklund   A Flying Riverboat from ‘The Exploits of Moominpappa’
  • Klaus Badelt arr Ted Ricketts   Fog Bound from ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl’
  • John Powell arr Campbell   Test Flight from ‘How to Train Your Dragon’
  • Paul Epworth & Adele arr J A C Redford   Skyfall
  • John Williams   Duel of the Fates from ‘Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace’
  • Gioachino Rossini   Galop from ‘William Tell Overture’
  • William Walton arr Muir Mathieson   Touch Her Soft Lips and Part from ‘Henry V Suite’

Performers

  • London Symphony Orchestra  
  • Tim Redmond   conductor
  • London Youth Choirs  

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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.