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22nd Feb: London Symphony Orchestra at the Trafalgar Square, Philip Glass and Monica Mason

Wednesday 22nd February 2012

JDCMB

A good cause at Glyndebourne

The mezzo-soprano Jean Rigby has organised a stellar line-up for a special gala on 29 April in aid of  Young Epilepsy.

NY Times 

Grand Masterwork, partly by accident

As with many other composers Philip Glass’s style has — so far at least — developed over three periods.

Gramophone 

Lang Lang appears as guest speaker at the Oxford Union.

Follows in the footsteps of politicians, artists and celebrities to speak at debating society

BBC News

Monica Mason: 54 years with the Royal Ballet

The Royal Ballet is hosting an exhibition to showcase the career of Dame Monica Mason.

Mark Ronson to score Royal Ballet work

Music producer Mark Ronson is to work with choreographer Wayne McGregor on a new Royal Ballet dance piece that will have its world premiere in April.

The Guardian 

London Symphony Orchestra announces concerts in Trafalgar Square

Orchestra says it will battle elements and noise in central London to bring music to widest possible audience

 

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/feb/21/london-symphony-orchestra-trafalgar-square1