LSO 'A' Level presentation

The London Symphony Orchestra is undertaking a web stream presentation of the A-level Edexcel syllabus.

This is happening on Monday 20th November 2006, 2-4pm. Schools will need to register for the event with the LSO - see link at the bottom of this page. Any schools that are within travelling distance of LSO St Luke's in London are encouraged to attend in person. Please contact: Amy Higgs on: 020 7382 2538 or amy.higgs@lso.co.uk Details for publication are below: Know the Score: LSO musicians bring your set works to life Mon 20 Nov 2006, 2-4pm Live web stream from LSO St Luke's, London * SHOSTAKOVICH String Quartet No 8 (1st Mvt) * REICH New York Counterpoint (2nd Mvt) LSO Animateur Paul Rissmann explores two works for the Edexcel A-level syllabus with the help of LSO musicians.

They will clearly demonstrate how the music is structured, analyse the composers' compositional techniques, and set the pieces in their historical and musical context. Your students' understanding will be assisted by specially devised slides included in the stream. Questions will be accepted from remote audiences by email. The A-level presentation will be broadcast using Quicktime