CHRISTMAS CONCERT: London Gay Symphony Orchestra

<p>This Christmas the LGSO present a concert of popular seasonal classics: bells will be ringing for Delius’ ‘Sleigh Ride’, trumpets will be sounding for Prokofiev’s ‘Lieutenant Kije’ (if that doesn’t sound familiar, you’ll surely recognize it from that other seasonal classic, ‘I Believe In Father Christmas’) and the strings will be soaring for Tchaikovsky’s First Symphony, AKA ‘Winter Dreams’. We’ll also be serving the season’s must-have mince pies and mulled wine.</p> <p>by LGSO | 18th November 2013</p><p></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4601971119.jpg" width="460" height="647" alt="LGSO" title="LGSO"/></p> <p>This Christmas we’ll also be guest orchestra for An Evening of Movies and Musicals at Apollo Victoria Theatre on 1st December, featuring West End musical stars John Owen Jones, Louise Dearman, Gareth Gates and presented by Christopher Biggins.</p><p></p><p>London Gay Symphony Orchestra is the UK's oldest LGBT Orchestra and one of only a handful in the world. Founded in 1996, the LGSO has given four (or more) concerts every year for the past seventeen years at national venues including the Royal Festival Hall; toured internationally to Paris and Zagreb; performed with Jimmy Somerville, Rosalind Plowright and Sue Perkins; recorded a score for the cult film Pervirella; commissioned new work from upcoming composers; and raised thousands for charities including Amnesty International, Crusaid and Albert Kennedy Trust. The orchestra’s patrons include Paul Gambacinni. and Sandi Toksvig.</p><p>‘The orchestra shine with a sense of energy and flair that make them a joy to watch. The overpowering sound they create is nothing short of spectacular.’ So So Gay</p><p></p><p>Christopher Braime studied conducting at the Royal College of Music, London and has been musical director of the LGSO since 2011. He’s also musical director of Pelly Concert Orchestra and Grosvenor Light Operatic Company. </p><p></p><p>‘Christopher Braime’s restrained yet eloquent conducting brings out the best of this well-rehearsed orchestra.’ The Latest</p><p></p><p> </p><p>- Listings -</p><p></p><p>Date: Sunday 15th December</p><p>Time: 7pm </p><p>Credit: London Gay Symphony Orchestra present</p><p>Title: A Christmas Concert</p><p>Program: </p><p>Delius – Sleigh Ride</p><p>Prokofiev – Lieutenant Kije</p><p>Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 1 (Winter Dreams)</p><p>Conductor – Christopher Braime</p><p></p><p>Venue: St Sepulchre-without-Newgate, Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2DQ</p><p>Tickets: £12/£10 on door, £10/£8 online</p><p>Booking: www.lgso.org.uk</p><p>URLS: www.wegottickets.com/event/237978</p><p> www.youtube.com/user/LGSOrchestra</p><p> www.facebook.com/pages/London-Gay-Symphony-Orchestra/72444487496</p><p> @lgsorch</p><p></p><p>- Future Events -</p><p></p><p>February Concert </p><p>Sunday 16 February 2014</p><p>St Sepulchre-without-Newgate, Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 9DE</p><p>Mendelssohn - Midsummer Night’s Dream, Schumann - Piano concerto, Elgar – Enigma Variations</p><p></p><p>Spring Concert </p><p>Sunday 13 April 2014 7pm</p><p>St Sepulchre-without-Newgate, Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 9DE</p><p>Bax – Tintagel, Nielsen - Symphony No. 2, Rimsky Korsakov - Scheherazade</p><p></p><p>Opera Gala</p><p>Sunday 29 June 2014 7pm</p><p>Milton Court, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DT</p><p>Program to include – Rossini – William Tell Overture, Sarasate/Bourne – Carmen Fantasy (soloist Adam Walker)</p><p></p><p> </p>