The London Philharmonic Orchestra

By: Kait Turkett

Organization of the Philharmonic Orchestra

String Brass Woodwind Percussion

Internal Roles - Principals of each group - Violins: 1st & 2nd Chair

- 1st Chair : Concertmaster - Trumpet: Brass Leader - Flute: Woodwind Leader

The Evolution of Orchestras

1600 1700 1800 1900 2000

Claudio Monteverdi

Johann Sebastian Bach

Ludwig Van Beethoven Freedom of Expression Today: Progressive

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMK1ftad1J8

Cultural Background - Gathered for festivals and holidays

- Dancing and Courting

- “A refined filler”

- ‘Higher’ Class

- Used in Mass Media Motion Pictures

- Used in theater settings

Role in Society - Collaboration

- Innovation

- Story teller

- “Stuffy”

The London Philharmonic Orchestra - Founded by Thomas Beechman

in 1932

- Centre Royal Festival Hall

- Record Label

- “One of the finest orchestras on

an international stage”

Key Players & Leaders - Made of 14 different nationalities

- Andrew Manze: Conductor

- Pieter Schoeman: First Violin

- Pianist: Piers Lane

Played: - Elgar's Introduction and Allegro- Walton's Symphony No. 1 - Ireland’s Piano Concerto

The Performance - Concert Hall - Balcony, Rising and Wrap around seating - Organized- Played in between sets as background music - Continuously changing - Number of musicians vs. organized sound

1. The Expectation - Assumption of stuffiness - Stereotype:

- Wealthy - Old - White

- “Boring”

2. Telling A Story- Structure- Through- Composed Structure

- No repetition

- Journey

- Viewer’s Influence and Involvement

3. Audience & Ensemble Interaction

- Conductor’s animation & personality - Display of pride & passion - Cues from principals - Off stage chemistry

Conclusion - Authenticity is on its side!

- A big factor of storytelling

- Different Marketing

- Don’t go in with

presumptions

Work Cited http://www.nyphilkids.org/lockerroom/history_f-r.html

http://www.lpo.org.uk/?gclid=COXrj_GEh8UCFTHKtAodaVAA1w