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Tuesday 14 February 2012 - LPO Contemporaries concert, drinks and dinner

Join the LPO young professionals’ group, the LPO Contemporaries, on Tuesday 14 February at the Royal Festival Hall for the second Subscription Concert of the season, and to celebrate St. Valentine's Day with a very special evening.

The Orchestra will be performing some of Rachmaninoff’s most romantic and well-known works led by Neeme Järvi and with young talented pianist Boris Giltburg. Don’t miss the chance to hear this very special programme and meet up with other Old Members.  

The LPO are offering a special non-members rate for the night:

£30 for concert ticket plus drinks
£47 for pre-concert dinner, ticket, and drinks

Please book your place by Wednesday 8 February 2012 by contacting Eli on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 020 7840 4225.
Please then let either the Development Office( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or LPO Contemporaries Chairman and Old Member Christopher Rogers (m1999) ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) know when you have booked tickets so Christopher can make sure Old Members meet up with one another on the night.

LPO Concert - Rachmaninoff and Kreisler       
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No.2
Kreisler (arr. Rachmaninoff/orch. Leytush) Liebesleid (European première)
Rachmaninoff Symphony No.2

Neeme Järvi conductor
Boris Giltburg piano

Pre-Concert Dinner
Join other LPO Contemporaries for dinner before the LPO Concert at Le Pain Quotidien. A table has been booked for 6pm at the restaurant on Festival Terrace next to the Royal Festival Hall.

There will be a set menu for dinner which includes a main course and a glass of wine. The menu options are:

Chicken & Organic Vegetable Pie
Puy Lentils with Roasted Vegetables, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, and Roasted Potatoes
Roasted Italian vegetables, mixed leaves, pesto and goats' cheese
Confit de Canard with caramelized onions, petit pois and roasted potatoes
 
Sipsmith Bar and 'Love LPO' Drinks Reception

Sipsmith Independent Spirits are offering cocktails on the night specially created for the event. Join other LPO Contemporaries, LPO players, and staff in the Sipsmith Bar, Level 3, Blue Side, Royal Festival Hall, at the interval for drinks overlooking the Thames.

Then we'll return to the Sipsmith Bar for a 'Love LPO' drinks party after the concert. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy cocktails whilst mingling with other members and chatting about the concert.
 

LPO Contemporaries
Designed for London’s young professionals, LPO Contemporaries provides a year round programme of cultural and social activities to enjoy. Sign-up, put the dates in your diary and leave all the arrangements to us!

Specially selected concerts, behind the scenes talks and rehearsals plus exclusive private events throughout the season offer a fantastic introduction to the LPO. Learn more about the world of classical music and enjoy some great evenings in the company of other like-minded professional Londoners.

Through their annual membership LPO Contemporaries play a vital role in supporting the London Philharmonic Orchestra; a registered charity dedicated to bringing music and education to people from all walks of life.