lmm recommends | friday 11 march

Posted by Sarah Khazzam on 11 March 2011 | 0 Comments

Tags: london symphony orchestra, big red nose show, rotary youth music, bbc symphony, guildhall

London Symphony Orchestra

Got nothing to do on your Sundays? Be sure to pencil this one right in! Music from the London Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Sir Colin Davis is sure to brighten up the start of your week! On March 13 at 19:30 at Barbican Hall, they are  hosting a night of Beethoven’s music inspired by the Napoleonic wars. With tickets beginning at £8, Beethoven himself knew that could cheer up any Monday.

Closest tube: Moorgate

 

 

Big Red Nose Show

Looking for some Comic Relief? Come check out the Big Red Nose Show at Royal Albert Hall on March 14th at 19:30! The night is sure to buzz from their kazoo orchestra, to their laugh out loud comedians, to bowing of the BBC Concert Orchestra. With tickets ranging fro m a mere £5-£40 (and 95% of the ticket face value going to comic relief), you can count on giggles, uplifting classical music, and smiles that will sure to match that silly red nose.

Closest tube: South Kensington

Rotary Youth Makes Music

Rotary Youth Makes Music- Talented young musicians across London come to perform at the Southbank Centre for the biannual concert. These aspiring musicians come from various schools and diverse backgrounds to show off their talents and make memories to cherish forever. Want to share their memories with them? The lights will dim at 19:00 on March 14 at Royal Festival Hall. At a simple £16, you don’t want to miss this biannual experience!

BBC Symphony Orchestra

On March 19, 2011 at 19:30, the BBC Symphony Orchestra will be hosting a musical night with tickets starting at just £8. At 18:00 you can attend a pre-talk about the concert music selection, or also at 18:00 attend a Family Intro Music concert (for ticket holders at just £5 each) and a Free ‘Meet the Musicians’ event. Music for the night includes Rachmaninovs’ interpretation of Poe’s ‘The Bells’, Walton Symphony ‘No 1 in B flat minor’, and the entire BBC Symphony Orchestra. Need I say more?

Closest tube: Moorgate

Guildhall School of Music and Drama

Feeling pinched for pennies but still want to engage in the richness of the arts? No worries! The Guildhall School of Music & Drama has its concert performances on March 18th at 19:30 & March 19th at 14:00..and it’s Free! Call quickly for tickets and head to The Barbican Pit for a night (or afternoon) of fresh musical aura. Performed by senior students in collaboration with theatre professionals.

Closest tube: Moorgate

London Gypsy Orchestra

Want to spice up your Saturday? Why not check out the London Gypsy Orchestra! An all day event on March 19th at 14:00-22:30 at the Cecil Sharp House, the 45 piece gypsy orchestra will provide lots of culture, costume, and music. It’s the biggest gypsy orchestra in Europe for just a fiver (or £3 for children)!

Closest tube: Camden Town