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The London Gypsy Orchestra invites to a day of performances, workshops and more... Activities for all ages to watch, join in and enjoy...
3pm: Family Concert
4.15pm: Dance & Singing workshops
6pm: Musical Get-Together: Open-mic performances with free buffet
7.30pm: Evening Concert
Tickets from £3 to £11 from www.lgo-tickets.co.uk
London Gypsy Orchestrea, directed by Gundula Gruen.
Special Guests: Dancer Saeeda Kasym and the LGO dance group
The London Gypsy Orchestra is the largest ensemble of its kind in Western Europe, with 45 enthusiastic musicians from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds. Led by violinist and singer Gundula Gruen, their repertoire of Eastern European and Balkan music is as eclectic as their performances are energetic.
With the support of Awards for All, LGO is yet again on a journey into the depth of Gypsy traditions. After months of learning language and dance steps, researching music and meaning, all with the aim to gain greater understanding of Gypsy identity, LGO would like to share the results in an enjoyable day-event, to watch and take part.
3pm-3.45pm: Family Concert: ideal for children with their families. Expect a colourful Gypsy music show, including dance performances and more, with plenty of opportunity to dance and join in.
4:15 – 5.45pm: Workshops All workshops are happening simultaneously in various spaces – workshop-hopping is not permitted.
Dance Workshop. An introduction to Gypsy dancing by Saeeda Kasym. Learn steps and moves, and experience the joy of Gypsy dancing…From 12 years.
Singing Workshop: Poetic Romany lyrics, catchy melodies and the inspiration to use your voice, or 75 min of experiencing Romany charisma through Gypsy songs, taught by LGO director Gundula Gruen.
6pm: Musical Get-Together: Ear- and eye-pleasing open-mic performances, accompanied by a free buffet of delicious Gypsy-inspired food.
7.30pm: Evening Concert: The highlight of the day, the legendary full length LGO Concert with dance performance, and plenty more spectacular delicacies.
Open Mic: LGO would like to invite musicians, story tellers, poets, dancers etc to perform something from or inspired by Gypsy culture. Please register via email or put your name down on the list upon arrival.
Tickets:
Single Event Tickets:
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Family Concert 3 – 3.45pm |
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Workshops 4.15 – 5.45pm (Dance or Singing) |
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Musical Dinner: 6 - 7.15pm |
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Evening Concert 7.30pm |
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Combined Tickets: Discounted tickets for booking multiple events
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Combo A |
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2 |
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£11 |
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£7 |
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£5 |
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Combo B |
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£18 |
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£12 |
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£7 |
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Combo C |
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£11 |
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£7 |
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£5 |
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Combo D |
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2 & |
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£21 |
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£15 |
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£8 |
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Combo E |
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Full |
£15 |
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£10 |
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£5 |
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All Day Ticket |
Full |
£25 |
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£18 |
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£10 |
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Kids: 3years – 15yrs, Children below 3 years are free. Concessions: students, retired, disabled, unemployed.16-18yrs. Further family discounts available – please e-mail for details.
Contact: events.lgo@gmail.com ~07531 517 251
07531 517 251 ~ www.londongypsyorchestra.co.uk
Brady Art Centre, Whitechapel ~ 192-196 Hanbury St, London E1 5HU
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