Schools concert London: Orchestra Unwrapped

Celebrate the Philharmonia Orchestra’s 80th birthday with a dynamic, student‑centric performance in London. “Music, Identity and Legacy: the Philharmonia’s 80th birthday” brings the rich history of the orchestra—from its founding in 1945 by Walter Legge, a pioneer at EMI, to the present day—right to schools’ walls. Designed especially for Key Stage 2 pupils, the show is accessible to all children, including those from SEND schools and home‑educated families, with materials and activities that can be tailored to suit every classroom. The program sails listeners through time with a thrilling lineup: Mozart’s “Overture, Don Giovanni”; Beethoven’s bold opening to Symphony No. 5; the fiery finale of Stravinsky’s “The Firebird Suite (1919)”; Elgar’s “Enigma Variations” (Theme, IV, XI, VII); Gabriela Ortiz’s “Papalotes”; Laura Shigihara’s playful “Grasswalk from Plants vs. Zombies”; Alan Silvestri’s heroic “Avengers” Theme; and Bizet’s exuberant “Carmen Suite (Les Toreadors).” Join us for this celebratory moment, where you become part of the Philharmonia’s legacy as we mark its 80th year together. [Details & tickets]