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lmm recommends | friday 2 september

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Posted by Ella Cape Davenhill on 2 September 2011 | 0 Comments | Read the full post

BBC Proms | 7 September

Bridge, Sir Harrison Birtwistle & Holst:  This Prom promises to demonstrate the sheer diversity of British music with the UK premiere of Birtwistle’s “Concerto for Violin an Orchestra”, Bridge’s “Isabella”- a beautiful symphonic poem featuring some passionate string writing, and culminating in Holst’s astounding “The Planet’s”, with the extensiveness of the orchestra (including some instruments not usually found in the orchestra, such as the much underused euphonium!) producing some incredible sonorous sound. This truly is one prom not to be missed.

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lmm recommends | tuesday 2 august

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Posted by Charlotte Bath on 2 August 2011 | 0 Comments | Read the full post

bbc proms |  6 August 

Featuring BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist Benjamin Grosvenor, DJ Switch and music from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, this Saturday’s prom is set to be one of the most exciting in this year’s series. DJ Switch joins the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain to perform Gabriel Prokofiev’s Concerto for Turntables and Orchestra, while Benjamin Grosvenor takes on Britten's Piano Concerto. After the interval, Prokofiev's ballet music recounts the doomed love of Verona's most romantic couple.Also check out the family friendly proms plus event before the concert to see The Aurora Orchestra, conducted by Nicholas Collon performing the winning entries from this year's Proms Inspire Young Composers' Competition.

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LMM Recommends | Wednesday 27 July

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Posted by Charlotte Bath on 27 July 2011 | 0 Comments | Read the full post

the tiger who came to tea | Vaudeville Theatre

For the first time ever, this much loved tale of a tiger creating tea time mayhem is brought vividly to life on stage in a show packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Expect to be surprised!Based on the picture book written and illustrated by Judith Kerr and adapted for the stage with songs and lyrics by David Wood, this production is perfect for all the family!Until September 4 (Sunday). Vaudeville Theatre. Please go to http://www.nimaxtheatres.com/vaudeville-theatre/the_tiger_who_came_to_tea for more information and tickets.

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