Information about pieces and composers, and the OrchMap, an interactive map of the orchestra with LPO players introducing their instruments.
In this activity, Joy Stacey and the LPO perform an OrchLab favourite: ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ by John Denver. This song is all about the American state West Virginia, but perhaps you could add your own lyrics about one of your favourite places? Watch the video titled ‘About this activity’ first. Then, when you
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‘Lean on Me’ was released by Bill Withers in 1972, and became instantly one of the most popular soul tracks of all time. We love performing it in OrchLab sessions, so we’ve created a video version so you can play or sing along whenever you like! Watch the video titled ‘About this activity’ first. Then,
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In Autumn 2022, OrchLab worked with groups from Luton Road (Look Ahead Care Support & Housing) and Athol House (Leonard Cheshire) on a project inspired by Appalachian Spring, a ballet by Aaron Copland. This film was influenced by Copland’s music and the idea of music being the soundtrack to our lives. We really enjoyed making
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Have you ever wanted to host a musical party? With this jolly activity you can! Join the musicians from the London Philharmonic Orchestra and John Webb for this activity where you can plan your own party, from the food and drinks you want to inviting your friends, all set to the music of Hector Berlioz’s
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‘Three Little Birds’ has become a firm favourite in our OrchLab sessions, so we’ve created a video version so you can sing, play or listen whenever you like! Watch the video titled ‘About this activity’ first. Then when you know how to join in, watch the video titled ‘Play along’. About this activity Play along
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Play that tune! This is a great group activity if you have a few people taking part in a music session and a set of chime bars and/or bells. In this activity, each person plays one note in a complete melody, much like in bell-ringing. You will need a set of chime bars or bells,
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Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904) Antonín Dvořák came from a humble background, one in which he was never expected to become a musician, let alone one of the most famous composers of the 19th century whose music continues to be played by orchestras all over the world! He was born in a small village in Bohemia (which
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In Autumn 2021, OrchLab worked with groups from Flying Angel (Look Ahead Care Support & Housing) and Chipstead Lake (Leonard Cheshire) on a project inspired by Swan Lake, a ballet by Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky. It was so brilliant to be back making music with these groups in person, as prior to this project we had
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Music sessions don’t have to just be practical music-making – music can be a rich topic for discussion and creativity in many directions, and you can often find out interesting things about each other by discussing music together. Taking inspiration from the idea of book clubs, the Music Listening Club invites members of your music
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