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June 2010
Goldsmiths' Hall, London
 
The ornate surroundings of Goldsmiths’ Hall, one of London's historic hidden treasures, provided a stunning setting for the 2010 Fundraising Gala in aid of the LPO Community Programme. The evening started with a pre-performance Champagne Taittinger reception in the Drawing Room where they were serenaded by Orchestra musicians. Guests proceeded to the magnificent Livery Hall, as the Orchestra’s Principal Conductor Vladimir Jurowski stepped away from the conductor’s podium and to the piano for a very special musical performance. He accompanied soprano Sally Matthews and bass Matthew Rose in a selection of songs from Mozart, Strauss and Shostakovich. This was followed by an exquisite meal in the company of Royal Patron HRH Duke of Kent, Orchestra musicians, supporters and pillars of the music and business communities.
 
Whilst enjoying an international reputation for world-class music making, the Orchestra remains firmly committed to its local communities and works in some of London’s most under-resourced boroughs to provide access to musical services of the highest standards. We are pleased to announce that the evening raised £79,000 which will go directly towards supporting the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Community Programme. This includes an impressive £29,300 raised on the night itself through the auction and raffle ticket sales.
Watch a short video about The Band, one of our Community Projects.
If you would like to find out more about this flagship event please contact Melissa Van Emden on 020 7840 4206 or email melissa.vanemden@lpo.org.uk
Photos (c) Benjamin Ealovega
The London Philharmonic Orchestra would like to thank the following for their generous support of the Gala 2010:
 
 
 
Mrs Patricia Begg
Lord Dalmeny, Deputy Chairman Sotheby's UK
L’Opéra de Montréal
Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal
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