London Philharmonic Orchestra FUNharmonics programme: Tales from the North, 9 Oct 2016

Sunday 9 October 2016 Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall Concert 12pm–1pm Activities 10am–12pm London Philharmonic Orchestra Rebecca Miller conductor Chris Jarvis presenter

tales from the north Welcome, fellow explorers! Get ready to join the intrepid Norwegian folk hero Peer Gynt on his journey around the world as he travels from the magnificent icy fjords of Norway to the blistering heat of the Sahara desert.

On the journey we will meet a famous composer, 16 swans and a host of magical and mysterious creatures. Limber up for a dance with the pixies, a waltz with a princess, and brace yourselves for a terrifying storm. Oh, and be careful not to wake the troll in his mountain cave!

Welcome to Southbank Centre We hope you enjoy your visit. We have a Duty Manager available at all times. If you have any queries please ask any member of staff for assistance.

Eating, drinking and shopping? Southbank Centre shops and restaurants include Foyles, EAT, Giraffe, Strada, YO! Sushi, wagamama, Le Pain Quotidien, Las Iguanas, ping pong, Canteen, Caffè Vergnano 1882, Skylon, Feng Sushi and Topolski, as well as cafes, restaurants and shops inside Royal Festival Hall.

If you wish to get in touch with us following your visit please contact the Visitor Experience Team at Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX, phone 020 7960 4250, or email customer@southbankcentre.co.uk Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery are closed for essential refurbishment until 2018. During this period, our resident orchestras are performing in venues including St John’s Smith Square. Find out more at southbankcentre.co.uk/sjss A few points to note for your comfort and enjoyment: •

Photography is not allowed in the auditorium.

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Recording is not permitted in the auditorium without the prior consent of Southbank Centre. Southbank Centre reserves the right to confiscate video or sound equipment and hold it in safekeeping until the performance has ended.

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Mobiles and watches should be switched off before the performance begins.

On stage today Chris Jarvis presenter Rebecca Miller conductor London Philharmonic Orchestra Today’s concert programme devised and scripted by Rachel Leach

Today’s music Grieg Peer Gynt Suites Nos. 1 & 2: Arabian Dance · Morning · Anitra’s Dance · Homecoming · In the Hall of the Mountain King Rachel Leach The Troll Sibelius The Tempest Suite No. 1: Canon · Humoresque · Scena · The Storm Sibelius Symphony No. 5: 3rd movement (extracts)

listen at home ... more musical tales from the north Prokofiev: Troika from Lieutenant Kijé Suite This musical sleigh ride was composed by Sergei Prokofiev, a Russian composer, to conjure up an image of a journey through the snowy landscapes of northern Russia.

Sibelius: Finlandia Finnish composer Jean Sibelius was inspired by the myths and nature of his homeland. Finlandia is one of the most famous pieces he wrote. It has lots of turbulent music but ends in a calm hymn.

Nielsen: Aladdin Carl Nielsen was a composer from Denmark. He wrote this music to accompany a stage play of the fairytale Aladdin. Some of the most dramatic and exciting music is in the movements called ‘Festival March’, ‘Aladdin’s Dream’ and ‘Dance of the Morning Fog’.

Foyer activities at Royal Festival Hall the Poetry Library

Have a Go! 10:00–12:00

Glass Lift

BLUE SIDE

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Have a Go! Woodwind

OAE Tots 10:15–10:45 11:15–11:45 12:15–12:45

Have a Go! Strings

10:00–12:00

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10:00–12:00

Have a Go! Harp

10:00–12:00

ARTharmonics THE CLORE BALLROOM 10:00–11:45

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CLOAKROOM Have a Go!

Try out different instruments with expert musicians.

Suitable for children aged 6+. Pre-concert only.

ARTharmonics

A drop-in arts and crafts session inspired by today’s concert, with activities for all the family. Colour, stick, glitter, cut and create – and wear your masterpieces in the concert!

Suitable for all ages. Pre-concert only.

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 children aged 2–5. Pre- and during concert only. Pre-booked ticket holders only.

FUNharmonics foyer activities are generously supported by Stentor Music Co. Ltd.

GREEN SIDE

Brass

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