Leicester Symphony Orchestra – 2026/2027 concert season at De Montfort Hall.


Sunday 15th November 2026, 3:00pm • De Montfort Hall.

Rhapsody In Blue – Lord Mayor of Leicester’s Concert.

Soloist – Keelan Carew
Conductor – Dexter Drown
Leader – Catherine Cole


GERSHWIN – Rhapsody in Blue
COPLAND – Fanfare for a Common Man (Symphony No3)
BERNSTEIN – Candide Overture

Tickets on sale – Rhapsody In Blue – Lord Mayor of Leicester’s Concert.


FREE PRE-CONCERT PIANO MASTER CLASS, 2pm on 15th November 2026 @ De Montfort Hall
An exciting opportunity for selected local pianists of all ages to work with our fantastic soloist.

Our soloist Keelan Carew will lead a free Master Class for 30 concert ticket holders prior to the concert on 15th November 2026.
It will take place in the Garden Suite at the side of the main hall.
If you are Grade 3 or above on the piano you are very welcome to join.
Parents/family/friends are welcome to attend with children booked into the masterclass.

4-5 people from the 30 attending will be selected to play a piece or part of a piece they choose lasting not more than 3 mins.
Keeran will give individual guidance on this piece.

If you would like to be considered to play in the masterclass, please submit:

  • Your name
  • Your age
  • The full title of your piece
  • The name of the composer
  • Your grade or level of experience on the piano

to Anne Mortimer on the LSO website Contact Us | Leicester Symphony Orchestra.

The closing date for selection of pieces is Friday 30th October 2026 and you will be notified if successful.
Workshop places must be booked through De Montfort Hall when you book your concert tickets.
If you have any other questions about this, please do contact Anne.


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