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There
are many ways that you can become involved in the life of
the Orchestra, supporting us in our work and gaining access
to a wonderful programme of events each season. Please see
our Individual
Giving and Corporate
Support pages for further details.
For further information about forthcoming London Philharmonic
Orchestra events, please contact Sarah Tattersall on 020 7840
4209 or email sarah.tattersall@lpo.org.uk |
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At the reception prior to the
Gala Concert (from left to right) Orchestra Chairman
Simon Webb, HRH The Duke of Kent, the Russian Ambassador
His Excellency Grigory B Karasin and his wife |
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The
Orchestra's Russian-themed Gala on 2nd June 2004 at the Guildhall
proved a huge success, raising nearly £140,000 towards
the Orchestra's work. Following a champagne reception in the
Art Gallery, guests were delighted by a performance of Tchaikovsky's
String Serenade, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski, and a sumptuous
dinner in the Great Hall. Later in the evening a short film
about the the Orchestra's Education and Community Programme
was shown. Natasha Perrin, an auctioneer from Christie's,
held a very successful charity auction that raised just over
£13,000. Auction lots included a weeks holiday in Tuscany
at the Italian home of the late Sir Georg Solti, a holiday
to Athens for two to join the Orchestra on tour in January
2005, and a private lunch and musical recital at West Green
House, Hampshire. We were pleased to be joined on the evening
by HRH The Duke of Kent KG, the Russian Ambassador His Excellency
Grigory B Karasin, and illustrious sopranos, Yvonne Kenny
and Majella Cullagh.
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| Diners
are heralded by a brass fanfare from the minstrels'
gallery as they enter the Great Hall to take their seats
for dinner |
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Other
events during the second half of the Orchestra’s 2003-04
season included a private recital, lunch and tour of the beautiful
gardens at West Green House, Hampshire, and a Summer drinks
reception at the residence of the Australian High Commissioner,
Michael L'Estrange, which introduced key Australian business
contacts in the UK to the Orchestra's work. In early July,
the Orchestra also held an event at Christie’s to promote
its partnership with Opera Rara and to raise funds towards
the 23rd October collaboration. Guests were invited to a champagne
reception and a private view of Old Master pictures, followed
by a performance by celebrated sopranos Nelly Miricioiu and
Majella Cullagh.
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