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Digital Technology Group
LSO Soundhub Showcase
Every Mon 4–7pm, 12 May to 7 Jul (except 26 May & 30 Jun) and Fri 27 Jun Candide Discovery Room, LSO St Luke’s
Sat 28 Jun 7.30pm Jerwood Hall, LSO St Luke’s
Workshops for 13- to 20-year-olds
The Digital Technology Group (DTG) is an initiative to support aspiring young musicians, composers and producers in the local area. Whether you are interested in rock, hip-hop or classical music, DTG can provide you with the skills to record and produce your music using professional studio equipment. Through regular hands-on sessions with industry experts and collaboration with other young musicians, you will have the opportunity to develop your music and creative performance skills.
Suitable for all ages over 12
LSO Soundhub, the Orchestra’s initiative to support up-and-coming composers across a wide range of musical genres, showcases extracts from the latest projects at LSO St Luke’s. First-year Soundhub composers Maxim Boon, Aaron Holloway-Nahum, Laurence Osborn, Helen Papaioannou, Robert Szymanek and Laurence Tompkins have spent the year pushing their work in unexpected directions. When music meets film, theatre and technology, audiences should expect an eclectic and horizon-broadening evening! Tickets £7 (£5 concessions) + booking fee*
Free to join, booking essential Barbican Box Office 020 7638 8891 or online at lso.co.uk To find out more or to book call Chris Rogers on 020 7566 2878 or email chris.rogers@lso.co.uk
Supported by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and The Hinrichsen Foundation
Supported by LSO Friends
Orchestral Artistry Masterclass Suitable for all ages over 12
Mon 19 May 6–9pm Lecture Recital Room, Guildhall School, EC2Y 8DT Musicians from the Guildhall School will be coached by LSO Principal Bass Clarinet Lorenzo Iosco as part of the Guildhall School’s Orchestral Artistry course which is focused on developing the diverse skills required to become professional orchestral musicians.
String Academy Showcase Suitable for all ages
Sat 5 Jul 7.30pm Jerwood Hall, LSO St Luke’s During the first week of July, LSO St Luke’s will be awash with some of the most talented young string players from across the UK. As well as working together in large ensembles and learning orchestral repertoire, they will work on solo performances with LSO players. Join them for this concert, which forms the culmination of the week’s work.
Free entry, just turn up on the day! Tickets £7 (£5 concessions) + booking fee* Barbican Box Office 020 7638 8891 or online at lso.co.uk Supported by Angus Allnatt Charitable Foundation, The Derek Hill Foundation, The Polonsky Foundation, The Winship Foundation and Help Musicians UK
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