Crisis Creates
London Philharmonic Orchestra
- Great for groups
- First-timer friendly
- Early finish
- Date
- Wed, 7 Apr 2027
- Time
- 18:00 · 2h 0m
- Venue
- Royal Festival Hall
- City
- London
- Tickets
- See booking site
You'll be taken to the ensemble's official site.
Summary
The London Philharmonic Orchestra performs new works written by members of the Crisis Creates project in a performance at the Royal Festival Hall.
Why it's fantastic
Witness a powerful collaboration where members of the orchestra perform alongside people who have experienced homelessness, presenting music written entirely during their creative workshops. This performance offers a rare, human insight into how collective music-making helps rebuild lives, moving far beyond the usual formal atmosphere of a traditional concert hall.
Our guide to this performance
What you'll hear
The music you will hear this evening is the result of intensive collaboration between professional musicians and individuals who have experienced homelessness. These new works were composed during a series of creative workshops, meaning the programme is unique to this specific performance and the people involved. Rather than a standard repertoire of historical scores, the concert is shaped by contemporary voices and personal narratives translated into sound. You can expect to hear how the ensemble integrates diverse musical ideas into a cohesive whole, moving through various moods that reflect the group's collective journey. Listen for how the professional players support the emerging melodic lines and rhythmic structures developed by the project members. The evening offers a chance to experience orchestral music as a direct, living dialogue, where the focus remains on the process of creation and the specific contributions of every participant on stage.
Who's performing
The London Philharmonic Orchestra takes the stage to bring these new compositions to life. Recognised for their residency at the Southbank Centre, this ensemble is celebrated for its versatility and its ability to engage with both core symphonic works and modern, community-led projects. While they are often found in the world’s major concert halls, their work here highlights their commitment to creative education and outreach. The musicians act as both performers and mentors, using their technical skill to give a professional platform to the creative output of the project members.
Planning your evening
This performance takes place at the Royal Festival Hall in London and is scheduled to last approximately 120 minutes. As a showcase of newly written material from a community project, it is well-suited if you are interested in modern composition or social initiatives within the arts. The atmosphere at the Southbank Centre is typically informal, and there is no specific dress code required for this event. You should plan for a full two-hour experience, which allows for a comprehensive presentation of the works developed during the creative workshops.
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