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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210228T160000
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SUMMARY:Leicester Symphony Orchestra presents... a Zoom talk on Edward Elgar
DESCRIPTION:Edward Elgar – the man and his music \n\n \nSunday 28 February 2021\, 4.00pm • Zoom \nEdward Elgar was something of an enigma even to those who knew him well. Sam Dobson\, the secretary of the East Midlands Branch of the Elgar Society\, tells the story of the great man with plenty of music and illustrations. \nAll welcome. No charge.  \nFor access details\, please email Sam: samdobson69@gmail.com. \n\n 
URL:https://www.leicestersymphonyorchestra.co.uk/event/leicester-symphony-orchestra-presents-a-zoom-talk-on-edward-elgar/
LOCATION:England
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210321T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184841
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SUMMARY:Leicester Symphony Orchestra presents… a Zoom talk on Mendelssohn and the creation of the ‘canon’
DESCRIPTION:Mendelssohn and the creation of the ‘canon’ \n\n \nSunday 21 March 2021\, 4.00pm • Zoom \nGuest speaker and LSO conductor John Andrews tells the story of how we came to have a ‘canon’ of symphonic music. \nAll welcome. No charge.  \nFor access details\, please email Sam: samdobson69@gmail.com. \n\n 
URL:https://www.leicestersymphonyorchestra.co.uk/event/leicester-symphony-orchestra-presents-a-zoom-talk-on-mendelssohn-and-the-creation-of-the-canon/
LOCATION:England
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211017T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184841
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210822T132029Z
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SUMMARY:Leicester Symphony Orchestra AGM
DESCRIPTION:AGM \n\n \nSunday 17 October 2021\, 4.45pm \nThe LSO’s AGM will take place on Sunday 17 October at 4:45pm\, at Mayflower Hall. \nAll welcome.  \nFor details\, please email: ann@manleys.plus.com. \n\n 
URL:https://www.leicestersymphonyorchestra.co.uk/event/leicester-symphony-orchestra-agm/
LOCATION:Mayflower Hall\, Ethel Road\, Leicester\, LE5 5ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AGM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211023T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211023T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184841
CREATED:20211019T102224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T102321Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Music of the Past 100 Years
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nSaturday 23 October 2021\, 7.30pm • De Montfort Hall \nCELEBRATING MUSIC OF THE PAST 100 YEARS \n100th season \nConductor: John Andrews \nOrff:        Carmina Burana \nLeicester Philharmonic Choir with soloists Gillian Ramm (soprano)\, Mark Wilde (tenor)\, Marcus Farnsworth (baritone) and Leicester Cathedral children’s choir \nShostakovich:   Piano Concerto No. 2       Soloist: Antonina Suhanova \nRuth Martin:        Richard III \nBook tickets here. \nFurther information here. \n\n 
URL:https://www.leicestersymphonyorchestra.co.uk/event/celebrating-music-of-the-past-100-years/
LOCATION:De Montfort Hall\, Granville Road\, Leicester\, England\, LE1 7RU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211211T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184841
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SUMMARY:Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nSaturday 11 December 2021\, 6pm & 8pm • Leicester Cathedral \nCHRISTMAS MUSIC \n \nConductor: John Andrews \nA selection of Christmas music with Leicester Cathedral Choir \nThe programme will include: \nSans Day Carol Rutter\nTomorrow shall be my dancing day Gardiner \nSleigh ride Anderson\nCello Concerto in D major Haydn      with soloist Sophia Ramnarine\nHark the herald angels sing\nO come\, all ye faithful\nGod rest you merry gentlemen\nUnto us is born a son \nTickets on sale now. \n\nClick here for more information about COVID-19 procedures at Leicester Cathedral (see base of the page). \n\n 
URL:https://www.leicestersymphonyorchestra.co.uk/event/christmas-concert-2/
LOCATION:Leicester Cathedral\, Peacock Lane\, Leicester\, LE1 5PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220305T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220305T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184841
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SUMMARY:100 Years of Music at the Movies
DESCRIPTION:Leicester Symphony Orchestra will be playing at De Montfort Hall in March\, celebrating 100 years of music at the movies! \n\nSaturday 5 March 2022\, 7:30pm • De Montfort Hall \n100 Years of Music at the Movies \nFilm \nConductor: John Andrews \nCelebrating film music of the past 100 years \nCompere for the event will be Mike Sales\, a life-long film enthusiast who runs Midlands Movies\, a hub which champions the variety of talent from the region’s diverse film industry. \nThe programme will include music from some of your favourite films: \n\nGone with the Wind\nThe Magnificent Seven\nJurassic Park\nLord of the Rings\nJames Bond\n\nand many more. \nTickets on sale now. \nSpecial offer for families on very low incomes. Find out more about our ticket discount scheme. \nFilm flyer
URL:https://www.leicestersymphonyorchestra.co.uk/event/100-years-of-music-at-the-movies/
LOCATION:De Montfort Hall\, Granville Road\, Leicester\, England\, LE1 7RU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220327T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220327T163000
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SUMMARY:Play Day
DESCRIPTION:Leicester Symphony Orchestra is kicking off it’s centenary year by inviting all musicians to take part in a ‘Play Day’ on Sunday 27th March! \n\nSunday 27 March 2022\, 10:30am – 4:30pm • New College\, Glenfield Road\, Leicester\, LE3 6DN \nOn the day musicians will get the opportunity to play two pieces\, both suitable for players around Grade Eight standard. “We are keen to hear from players in most departments\, but especially upper strings\, double bass and brass players”\, says organiser Pat Dobson. \nThe conductors will be Tom Featherstonehaugh and Theo Bently-Curtin\, both students of Roland Melia\, who was conductor of LSO from 1996 to 2000. Sheet music will be provided on the day\, but players can download their parts from the internet via the link provided when they book their place. \nThe event is being held at New College\, Glenfield Road\, Leicester\, LE3 6DN (10.30am to 4.30pm). \nNon-LSO players are suggested to pay around £10 to participate. All players should bring their own refreshments and music stand. The afternoon session (starting at 1:45pm) is open to the public. \nFor more information and booking forms please contact Pat Dobson. Applicants under 18 years old will need to provide the contact details of a parent or responsible adult. \n100th season
URL:https://www.leicestersymphonyorchestra.co.uk/event/play-day/
LOCATION:New College\, Glenfield Road\, Leicester\, LE3 6DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Play Day
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220522T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220522T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184841
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SUMMARY:New Horizons
DESCRIPTION:Vaughan Williams Charitable Trust \nLeicester Symphony Orchestra will be playing at De Montfort Hall in May\, celebrating our 100th season. We are delighted to be able to link our celebrations with the celebration of the birth of Ralph Vaughan Williams and welcome one of the world’s greatest oboe players\, Nicholas Daniel\, to perform the Vaughan Williams Oboe concerto on Sunday 22 May. \n\nSunday 22 May 2022\, 3:00pm • De Montfort Hall \nNicholas Daniel \nNew Horizons \nConductor: John Andrews \nThe programme will include: \n\nFour Sea Interludes Britten\nOboe Concerto Vaughan-Williams – with soloist Nicholas Daniel\nSymphony No.5 Shostakovich\n\nTickets on sale now.
URL:https://www.leicestersymphonyorchestra.co.uk/event/new-horizons/
LOCATION:De Montfort Hall\, Granville Road\, Leicester\, England\, LE1 7RU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220625T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220625T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184841
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SUMMARY:Classic Elvis
DESCRIPTION:Leicester Symphony Orchestra will be playing at De Montfort Hall in June\, celebrating our 100th season. \nWe are delighted to be playing with Gordon Davis and Michael Glaysher as part of the Classic Elvis show\, an evening of classic Elvis songs\, on Saturday 25 June. \n\nSaturday 25 June 2022\, 7:30pm • De Montfort Hall \nClassic Elvis \nConductor: John Quirk \nClassic Elvis \nClassic Elvis is a new and unique Elvis show\, with Michael Glaysher and Gordon Davis\, performing an evening of classic Elvis songs. \nMichael Glaysher\, accompanied by a stripped back set with a two piece band (electric guitar and double bass)\, kicks off the evening performing songs from Elvis’ Sun Studio era such as Hound Dog and Blue Suede Shoes. The string section and conductor are then introduced for a set made of songs from Elvis’ movie career\, including Rockahola and Love me Tender. \nGordon Davis\, accompanied by the full Leicester Symphony Orchestra\, will perform a full set based on Elvis’ Vegas shows with songs including Suspicious Minds and American Trilogy. \nTickets on sale now.
URL:https://www.leicestersymphonyorchestra.co.uk/event/classic-elvis/
LOCATION:De Montfort Hall\, Granville Road\, Leicester\, England\, LE1 7RU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221022T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221022T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184841
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SUMMARY:Gala concert
DESCRIPTION:Leicester Symphony Orchestra will be playing our Gala Concert at De Montfort Hall in October\, celebrating the 100th anniversary of our first concert in October 1922! \n\nSaturday 22 October 2022\, 7:30pm • De Montfort Hall \nGala concert \nConductor: John Andrews \nA concert of classical favourites\, including: \nSibelius – Finlandia \nKhatchaturian – Spartacus Adagio \nElgar – Nimrod \nSullivan – Yeoman of the Guard Overture \nTchaikovsky – Swan Lake Waltz \nand many more… \nTickets on sale now.
URL:https://www.leicestersymphonyorchestra.co.uk/event/gala-concert/
LOCATION:De Montfort Hall\, Granville Road\, Leicester\, England\, LE1 7RU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221204T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184841
CREATED:20220829T211442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T214936Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:Leicester Symphony Orchestra will be at Highcross Shopping Centre for our Christmas Concert this year – join us there!  \nIt will be a great family concert for all ages\, that will get the festive season off to a lovely start with some joyful\, rousing music…! We have also been able to keep ticket prices low\, thanks to the generous support of Highcross and Bid Leicester. \n\nSunday 4 December 2022: Christmas Concert \n2:00-3:00pm & 4:00-5:00pm • Highcross Shopping Centre\, lower ground floor \nLeicester Symphony Orchestra with Leicester Cathedral Choir and audience carols \nConductor: Christopher Ouvry-Johns \nIncluding: Nativity Carol – Rutter; A Christmas Overture – Whibley; Sleigh Ride – Anderson; Nutcracker Suite excerpts – Tchaikovsky; and many others. \nTickets are on sale now.
URL:https://www.leicestersymphonyorchestra.co.uk/event/christmas-concert-3/
LOCATION:Highcross Shopping Centre\, Highcross Shopping Centre\, LE1 4AN
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230305T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230305T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184841
CREATED:20220829T204805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T173026Z
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SUMMARY:Beethoven meets Sibelius
DESCRIPTION:Beethoven meets Sibelius at Leicester Symphony Orchestra’s Spring 2023 concert in March at De Montfort Hall\, part of our 101st Season. \n\nSunday 5 March 2023\, 3:00pm • De Montfort Hall \nBeethoven meets Sibelius \nConductor: Cathal Garvey \nSoloist: Emmanuel Bach \nProgramme includes: \nGlinka – Ruslan and Ludmilla Overture \nBeethoven – Violin Concerto \nSibelius – Symphony No. 5 \nTickets on sale now. \n 
URL:https://www.leicestersymphonyorchestra.co.uk/event/beethoven-meets-sibelius/
LOCATION:De Montfort Hall\, Granville Road\, Leicester\, England\, LE1 7RU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230521T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230521T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184841
CREATED:20220829T210333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230514T201430Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Enigma
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Leicester Symphony Orchestra’s Summer 2023 concert in May at De Montfort Hall\, part of our 101st Season. \n\nSunday 21 May 2023\, 3:00pm • De Montfort Hall \nSummer Enigma \nConductor: Dexter Drown \nProgramme includes: \nBorodin – Prince Igor Overture \nElgar – Enigma Variations \nTchaikovsky – Symphony No. 4 \nTickets on sale now. \n 
URL:https://www.leicestersymphonyorchestra.co.uk/event/summer-enigma/
LOCATION:De Montfort Hall\, Granville Road\, Leicester\, England\, LE1 7RU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231111T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231111T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184841
CREATED:20230813T172804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230813T172804Z
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SUMMARY:Remembrance Day Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Leicester Symphony Orchestra’s Remembrance Day Concert. \n\nSaturday 11 November 2023\, 7:30pm •  \nRemembrance Day Concert \nConductor: Michael Karcher-Young \nIncluding: Vaughan Williams Symphony No. 3\, Elgar Polonia\, Butterworth Banks of Green Willow\, Lysenko Overture to Tabus Bulba\, Finzi Farewell to Arms\, Schindler’s List\, Abide with me and Evening Hymn and sunset\, Flowers of the Forest Pipers – lament for bagpipes and orchestra arranged by Kirby Spencer. \nTickets on sale now.
URL:https://www.leicestersymphonyorchestra.co.uk/event/remembrance-day-concert/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231216T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184841
CREATED:20231128T202855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T202855Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Leicester Symphony Orchestra’s Christmas Concert. \n\nSaturday 16 November 2023\, 5:30pm – 7:00pm & 7:30pm – 9:00pm  \nChristmas Concert \nCelebrate the festive season at our Christmas Concert\, at Leicester Cathedral featuring the Cathedral Choir. \nDate: Saturday 16th December\nTimes: 5:30pm – 7:00pm & 7:30pm – 9:00pm \nTickets on sale now.
URL:https://www.leicestersymphonyorchestra.co.uk/event/christmas-concert-4/
LOCATION:Leicester Cathedral\, Peacock Lane\, Leicester\, LE1 5PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240303T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240303T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184841
CREATED:20231220T125904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T112817Z
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SUMMARY:Classical Favourites
DESCRIPTION:Rediscover your classical favourites at Leicester Symphony Orchestra’s Spring 2024 concert in March at De Montfort Hall. \n\nSunday 3 March 2024\, 3:00pm • De Montfort Hall \nClassical Favourites \nConductors: John Andrews & Dexter Drown \nSoloist: Jude Richardson \nProgramme includes: \nSmyth – The Wreckers Overture \nBeethoven – Piano Concerto No. 5 ‘Emperor’ \nRachmaninov – Symphony No. 2 \nElgar – Salut D’Amour \nTickets on sale now – Classical Favourites.
URL:https://www.leicestersymphonyorchestra.co.uk/event/classical-favourites/
LOCATION:De Montfort Hall\, Granville Road\, Leicester\, England\, LE1 7RU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184841
CREATED:20240715T202804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T202804Z
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SUMMARY:Classical Heroes
DESCRIPTION:Rediscover your classical heroes at Leicester Symphony Orchestra’s Autumn 2024 concert in November at De Montfort Hall. \n\nSaturday 16 November 2024\, 7:30pm • De Montfort Hall \nClassical Favourites \nConductor: Dexter Drown \nLeader: Catherine Cole \nProgramme includes: \nStrauss – Don Juan \nDvorak – A Hero’s Song \nBeethoven – Symphony No. 3 ‘Erioca’ \nTickets on sale now – Classical Heroes
URL:https://www.leicestersymphonyorchestra.co.uk/event/classical-heroes/
LOCATION:De Montfort Hall\, Granville Road\, Leicester\, England\, LE1 7RU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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