Jerwood Hall
Free Friday Lunchtime Concert
LSO Discovery
LSO St Luke's
Friday 23 January 2026 • 12.30pm
No Ticket RequiredJessie Montgomery Rhapsody No 2 for solo violin
Mikhail Glinka Variations on a Theme by Mozart for solo harp
Franck Angelis Fantasie on a theme of Piazzolla from ‘Chiquilín de Bachín’
Ernst Sachse Allegro Moderato from Trombone Concertino in B Flat
Giovanni Bottesini Gran duo concertante for Violin, Double bass and Piano
Rachel Leach presenter
Tannaz Beigi harp
Ugnė Liepa Žuklytė violin
José Pedro Teixeira bass trombone
Nikita Demidenko piano
Alise Siliņa accordion
Iohan Coman violin
Strahinja Mitrović bass
Henry Lewis piano
The concert will finish at approximately 1.15pm.
Tickets
Free entry. These events are popular, so we recommend arriving in good time to secure your place.
Doors to the venue open at 11.30am. Concert hall doors open at 12pm.
Groups of 8+: Email rebecca.ranson@lso.co.uk at least one week before the concert to reserve seats.
The Concert
Curious about instrumental music? Looking to make lunchtime musical? Try one of our bite-size, informal concerts, performed by a small group of musicians.
Friendly introductions from presenter Rachel Leach will guide you through the concert, introducing you to the music and instruments. And if you’re left with burning questions, you can ask them during a Q+A session with the performers.
The Performers
The wonderful musicians in this concert are all current LSO Conservatoire Scholarships holders. Find out more about the LSO Conservatoire Scholarships programme.
Suitable for everyone over the age of 5.
Presented by LSO Discovery
Presented by LSO Discovery
Our world-leading learning and community programme enriches lives through the transformative power of music, with a year-round schedule of inspiring, inclusive opportunities for performers, creators and listeners of all ages.
Your Visit and Access
Getting to LSO St Luke's
The main entrance to LSO St Luke’s is through the gates from Old Street. Please check the doors open time for your chosen concert.
What to Expect
From the concert experience to venue facilities and the Hawksmoor Space, find out what to expect at LSO St Luke’s.
Accessibility
At LSO St Luke’s we are fully committed to making the venue as accessible as possible.
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