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String Festival with Sheku Kanneh-Mason

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Young string players performing on the Clore Ballroom of Royal Festival Hall

Artists

Sheku Kanneh-Mason – cello
Members of the Philharmonia Orchestra

Programme

Mancini arr. Milone The Pink Panther Theme

Mozart Eine kleine Nachtmusik

Elgar Chanson de Matin

Grieg In the Hall of the Mountain King

Elgar Salut d'Amour

Varela Escape from Buenos Aires

Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 5

Sheku Kanneh-Mason Ajde Jano

Over 100 young string players come together with superstar cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason for a massed string festival. The day consists of a series of workshops, campfire sessions led by Sheku Kanneh-Mason, coaching, and both massed and chamber performance supported by members of the Philharmonia.

This is the culmination of our first ever collaborative Featured Artist and Learning & Engagement project, produced in partnership with the Southbank Centre and local music hubs. Come along and listen as we inspire and encourage a new generation of string players.

Need to know

Prices & Discounts

Free, no ticket required

Running time

This event takes place from 12.30pm – 5.10pm, with various breaks and sessions throughout the day

No ticket required
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