Join LSO Music Director Sir Simon Rattle and musicians from the London Symphony Orchestra for our new online concert, suitable for families and carers with children aged 5+
Part 1: The Concert
Sir Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra have been adjusting to life at home, but they have missed playing together. Simon was supposed to have been attending the wedding of his old friend Figaro but sadly couldn't travel there. The LSO players suggested doing a special online concert for him and Simon agreed to conduct!
The time arrives for online sectional rehearsals and all the players gather online but... Where's Simon?
The players can't rehearse without Simon so, instead of sitting around waiting, they introduce their instruments: we'll find out how they work, why each LSO player thinks their instrument is the best, and how they sound individually as well as within the various instrument families.
Once you've enjoyed the Where's Simon? concert above, test out what you have learnt by trying out our quiz below and explore some listening recommendations directly from the LSO players.
Part 2 now available!
Play with the LSO and Sir Simon Rattle. Scroll down to find out how...
Suggested for families and carers with children aged 5+.
Part 2: Now it's your turn!
We found Simon! Did you enjoy watching the LSO play Mozart from their own homes in Where's Simon? Well now it's your turn.
Watch as Sir Simon Rattle explains what to do, download a part for your instrument from below and then play the overture from The Marriage of Figaro along with Simon and the LSO. We want to see your videos! Upload them to your own Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #ifoundsimon*. Good luck!
*If you are under 18, please make sure you have consent from your parent/guardian before posting your video online
Where's Simon? credits:
Copyright © 2020
Created and written by Gareth Davies
Directed by Victor Craven and Gareth Davies
Animation, editing and design by Victor Craven
