Jerwood Hall
Relaxed Friday Lunchtime Concert
LSO Discovery
LSO St Luke's
Friday 27 February 2026 • 12.30pm
No Ticket RequiredJoseph Haydn
First movement from String Quartet in C Major No 2 (7 mins)
Rebecca Clarke
Poem (9 mins)
Béla Bartók
Fourth movement from String Quartet No 4 (2.5 mins)
Ludwig van Beethoven
Fifth movement from String Quartet No 13 (7 mins)
William Melvin violin
Thomas Norris violin
Steve Doman viola
Laure Le Dantec cello
Rachel Leach presenter
The concert will finish at approximately 1.15pm.
Tickets
Free entry. Visitors and groups with accessibility and/or mobility requirements are encouraged to apply for reserved seating so we can ensure your visit is as smooth as possible.
Apply for access / mobility attendance here
Doors open at 12pm. These events are popular, and unreserved seating is limited, so we recommend arriving in good time to secure your place. For further enquiries, please email community@lso.co.uk
The Concert
Our relaxed concerts are tailored for people who have sensory and communication impairments, learning disabilities, or who are neurodiverse. Everyone over the age of 5 who feels more comfortable attending concerts in a relaxed environment is welcome.
This short concert will introduce you to orchestral instruments and chamber music. Friendly introductions from our presenter will guide you through the concert, and large print programmes are available for free. There is a chance to ask questions in the Q&A session. Click here for more details about what to expect.
Not suitable for under-5s.
Please note that this event is being photographed and filmed for the London Symphony Orchestra’s marketing and communications purposes, including for use on our website and in print. Please speak to our stewards on the day if you have any concerns. Photography and filming may still take place, with emissions made in the editing process.
Booking for Accessible Seating
Visitors and groups with accessibility and/or mobility requirements are encouraged to apply for reserved seating so we can ensure your visit is as smooth as possible.
Apply for access / mobility attendance here
For more information, or to discuss access requirements before you book, please email community@lso.co.uk.
Presented by LSO Discovery
What to Expect
A relaxed attitude to noise and movement.
An adapted BSL interpretation which will include more visual and gestural elements.
Accessible digital programme notes to download in advance or on the day.
Friendly staff on hand to help welcome you.
Doors to the performance space remain open throughout, so you can leave and re-enter at any point.
A separate chill-out space.
An accessible toilet with a hoist and changing bench on site. If you would like to make use of this, please bring along your sling.
Makaton symbols are used with the kind permission of The Makaton Charity, all rights reserved.
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.
