LPO FUNharmonics programme: The Firebird, 29 October 2023

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FIREBIRD SUNDAY 29 OCTOBER 2023 SOUTHBANK CENTRE’S ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL CONCERT 12.00–1.00PM ACTIVITIES 10.00–11.45AM

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FIREBIRD ON STAGE TODAY

EDWARD GARDNER – LPO Principal Conductor RACHEL LEACH – presenter LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Welcome to the Royal Festival Hall and today’s fiery tale of good versus evil. Our story begins in the grounds of wicked King Kastchei’s dark and mysterious garden. An evil presence lurks among the ivy-riddled stone statues. Brave Prince Ivan tiptoes through the spooky shrubbery but in the corner of his eye there’s a flash of something gold ...

Could it be the magical Firebird?

All will be revealed in today’s FUNharmonics concert through the dazzling sounds of the London Philharmonic Orchestra and their Principal Conductor, Edward Gardner.

With plenty of interactive moments, and even a song to sing, we hope you’ll enjoy one of the most brilliant orchestral masterpieces of the 20th century.

MANUEL DE FALLA IGOR STRAVINSKY RACHEL LEACH

TODAY’S MUSIC Ritual Fire Dance

The Firebird Suite (excerpts) The Firebird’s Song

FOYER ACTIVITIES AT THE ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL OAE TOTS

LEVEL 5 FUNCTION ROOM

Strings

GREEN BAR

10.00–11.45am

MEET THE ORCHESTRA

Harp & Percussion

SUNLEY PAVILION 10.00–11.45am

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BLUE SIDE

HAVE A GO

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HAVE A GO Woodwind

BLUE BAR

10.00–11.45am

MEET THE ORCHESTRA Brass

FOYLE PAVILION 10.00–11.45am

JCB GLASS LIFT

GREEN SIDE

10.15–10.45am 11.15–11.45am 12.15–12.45pm

THE NATIONAL POETRY LIBRARY

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SINGHARMONICS

THE CLORE BALLROOM 10.30–10.50am | 11.00–11.20am | 11.30–11.50am

SINGHARMONICS

A fun vocal workshop, suitable for the whole family – bring your voice and get ready to learn our audience participation song for today, led by Aga Serugo-Lugo.

MEET THE ORCHESTRA

See and hear orchestral instruments up close in our interactive chamber music sessions inspired by today’s concert. Sessions last for around 15 minutes and are drop-in. Suitable for ages 5+.

Pre-concert only. Concert ticket-holders only. Please be aware spaces are subject to availability.

HAVE A GO

Try out different instruments with expert musicians from the woodwind and string families. Suitable for ages 6+. Pre-concert only.

Concert ticket holders only. Please be aware spaces are subject to availability.

OAE TOTS

An introduction to the period instruments of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment as they play music inspired by today’s concert.

Suitable for ages 2–5. Pre-booked ticket-holders only (ticketed separately).