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London Incidental Orchestra presents Carols & Classics: A Family-Friendly Christmas Concert
Featuring Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, Prokofiev’s Troika, carol sing-along, and more.
Add to my Calendar 07-12-2025 14:30 07-12-2025 16:30 36 London Incidental Orchestra presents Carols & Classics: A Family-Friendly Christmas Concert Join us on Sunday 7th December, 2.30-4pm at St Gabriel’s Church, Pimlico for our first-ever Christmas concert, specially designed for families (children 6+), with music, storytelling, and a chance to get close to the orchestra. Expect festive favourites including Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and Prokofiev's Troika (Sleigh Ride) and a sing-along of classic Christmas carols with the orchestra. In the interval, enjoy a mulled wine and “meet the orchestra” - our players will be around the venue, ready to showcase their instruments to any curious little ones. At our concerts, it’s not just about listening, it’s about getting closer to the music. Our conductor, Alexander Conway, chats to the audience throughout, sharing the stories behind the music, what to listen out for, and even demonstrating moments live with the orchestra. We believe that classical music is for everyone. Our concerts are designed to be accessible, enjoyable, and inclusive, welcoming audiences of all backgrounds. "The LIO gave the evening the energy of a comedy-set mixed with a live gig and a dash of a history lesson thrown in." - Ultimate Beethoven Symphony concert review. All profits in support of Mind UK. St Gabriel's Church, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
St Gabriel's Church
Warwick Square
Pimlico
London
SW1V 2AD
England
Programme
Sergey Prokofiev – Lieutenant Kijé: Troika
Pyotr Tchaikovsky – The Nutcracker Suite, Op.71a
Jacques Offenbach – Orpheus in the Underworld: Can Can
Performers
Alexander Conway – Conductor
London Incidental Orchestra
Programme Note
Join us on Sunday 7th December, 2.30-4pm at St Gabriel’s Church, Pimlico for our first-ever Christmas concert, specially designed for families (children 6+), with music, storytelling, and a chance to get close to the orchestra.
Expect festive favourites including Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and Prokofiev's Troika (Sleigh Ride) and a sing-along of classic Christmas carols with the orchestra.
In the interval, enjoy a mulled wine and “meet the orchestra” - our players will be around the venue, ready to showcase their instruments to any curious little ones.
At our concerts, it’s not just about listening, it’s about getting closer to the music. Our conductor, Alexander Conway, chats to the audience throughout, sharing the stories behind the music, what to listen out for, and even demonstrating moments live with the orchestra.
We believe that classical music is for everyone. Our concerts are designed to be accessible, enjoyable, and inclusive, welcoming audiences of all backgrounds.
"The LIO gave the evening the energy of a comedy-set mixed with a live gig and a dash of a history lesson thrown in." - Ultimate Beethoven Symphony concert review.
All profits in support of Mind UK.
