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ABOUT THE LCO
Formed in 2008, the LCO has established itself as one of the most innovative and respected ensembles on the European music scene – promoting the best new music and cross-arts collaborations to a wider, younger and more engaged audience. In April 2014, the LCO was shortlisted for the Royal Philharmonic Society Music Awards in both the ‘Ensemble’ and ‘Concert Series and Festivals’ categories.
Drawing together London’s brightest young talent, the LCO has collaborated with a distinguished array of composers, artists and brands, including Jonny Greenwood (on Paul ;OVTHZ�(UKLYZVU»Z�(JHKLT`�(^HYK�UVTPUH[LK�ÄST�The Master), Secret Cinema, Vivienne Westwood, United Visual Artists, Carolina Herrera, Belle & Sebastian, Mike Figgis, Conrad Shawcross, Nike, Jimmy Page and Foals (on their third, award-winning album Holy Fire).
We aim to stimulate and enlighten audiences through our fresh approach and breathtaking performances. We believe that music is more than just a concert. It’s an experience.
“Young, free and singularly special… there’s a new kid on the block.” Daily Telegraph
“LCO pushed the boundaries of orchestral performance and evena few weeks after, it still sends chills down my spine.”
It’s Nice That
OVERVIEW AND SELECTED PROJECTS: JONNY GREENWOOD & LCO SOLOISTSWAPPING HYDRAULIC POWER STATIONFEBRUARY 2014
Jonny Greenwood teamed up with the LCO’s principal players to present an exclusive concert at Wapping Hydraulic Power Station. The setlist ^PSS� PUJS\KLK� H� ZLSLJ[PVU� VM� .YLLU^VVK»Z� ÄST�music from There Will Be Blood and The Master alongside new material for strings, electronics and Greenwood on electric guitar.
>> VIDEO of the performance
“It was live music at its most electrifying.” NME
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was a potent way of bringing the crowd into a mutual experience…” NME
“The most atmospheric gig I’ve ever been to.”@ChrisPate via Twitter
REVERBROUNDHOUSEJANUARY 2010
IMAGINED OCCASIONSALDWYCH UNDERGROUND STATION - PRIMROSE HILL - ROUNDHOUSE - OVAL SPACEMAY - OCTOBER 2013
LCO’s Imagined Occasions Series presented three site-responsive, immersive performances focusing on the music of Claude Vivier in partnership with production-design team Harry Ross and Helen Scarlett O’Neill.
The series set out to explore the possibilities of contemporary music set in, or inspired by, environments and concepts outside of traditional concert-giving.
>> VIDEO of the performance
“Cleverly curated and beautifully delivered… Immersive music-making comes of age”
The Arts Desk
***** “Beguiling...” The Independent on Sunday
“A haunting study of the anonymity anddanger of the city…” Time Out
“Inspired by @LCOrchestra concert last night in disused underground station. Tunnel choir
beautiful, & Vivier too…”
Jonny Greenwood (@JnnyG) via Twitter
**** Top 5 Best of 2013
The Telegraph
CAROLINA HERRERANEW YORK FASHION WEEKFEBRUARY 2013
Tom Hodge’s Capriccio for Carolina, recorded by the LCO at Abbey Road Studios, was played at the launch of Carolina Herrera’s Fall *VSSLJ[PVU�������;OL�JVSSHIVYH[PVU�ZWHYRLK�VɈ�international press coverage from The New York ;PTLZ�� ;OL� /\ɉUN[VU� 7VZ[�� ,33,�4HNHaPUL��CNN and the Charlie Rose Show.
“Let the little guys fuss over pop hits and designer DJs. Herrera required the full symphonic talents of the London Contemporary Orchestra.”
Style.com
REVERB 2012ROUNDHOUSEMARCH 2012
“As soon as the performance started, a sort of reverent rapture seemed to descend on the 1,000-odd souls… I felt that music had
gained a new excitement out of the blue.”The Sunday Times
LCO returned to the Roundhouse to perform works by some of the 20th century’s most iconic composers, including Xenakis’s Metastasis and Vivier‘s Orion. The programme also featured Doghouse by Jonny Greenwood – a 20-minute orchestral work forming part of the composer’s ÄST� ZJVYL� [V� Norwegian Wood – and the ,\YVWLHU� WYLTPLYL� VM� .HIYPLS� 7YVRVÄL]»Z�Concerto for Bass Drum and Orchestra.
“Brunt delivered a punchy rendition of Xenakis’s Metastasis – a model of Modernist clarity, economy and directness – and a Ravelian account of Vivier’s Orion that was nothing short of ravishing.”
The Arts Desk
RON ARAD: CURTAIN CALL
ROUNDHOUSEAUGUST 2011
As part of internationally renowned architect and designer Ron Arad’s Curtain Call, the LCO presented an evening of modern music on ancient themes, exploring the Roundhouse Main Space sonically and spatially, with live 360° visuals from SDNA. The programme included works by Vaughan Williams, John Adams and Arvo Pärt, interspersed with a selection of Tallis’s choral masterpieces.
“LCO at #curtaincall at the Roundhouse were awesome this evening, a proper sonic and spatial experience.”
Rohan Six (@RohanSix) via Twitter
LCO SOLOISTSTHE OLD VIC TUNNELSMAY 2011
Playing to a capacity audience, the LCO Soloists showcased new works by Jonathan Cole and Colin Alexander commissioned specially for the labyrinthine spaces of The Old Vic Tunnels, alongside works by Thomas Adès, Feldman, Laurence Crane, Xenakis and John Woolrich. Experimental DJs Micachu and Shiva Feshareki led the aftershow.
“London Contemporary Orchestra has recently been demonstrating a willingness to go where other such ensembles fear to tread – witness this event at The Old Vic Tunnels beneath Waterloo Station and an environ ideal for performances of an overly experimental nature, for which this WYVNYHTTL�HKTPYHIS`�Ä[[LK�[OL�IPSS�¹
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IMAGINED OCCASIONS MEDIA COVERAGE
ImpactLCO website visits via Google Analytics
Publication (selected) CirculationMetro 1,360,250The Times 393,800*VTWHU`�4HNHaPUL� � �������The Independent on Sunday 118,750Time Out 86,000The New Statesman 24,900
Broadcast RatingsBBC London News 2,000,000Monocle Weekly 2,000,000 (podcast downloads per month)
Online Visits (PER MONTH) / TwitterLondonist 500,000It’s Nice That 85,071 (Twitter followers)Gramophone 82,000Classic FM 31,388 (Twitter followers)
Londonist preview29 Apr
Time Out feature21 May
Metro feature28 May
IMAGINED OCCASIONS AUDIENCE STATISTICS
FacebookGender and age of 2,503* ‘likes’:
Total live audience: 1,183 (91.7% capacity)
Mailing list: 148,000+ (LCO and Roundhouse)
LCO website (APR-OCT)Views: 27,656New visits: 69.95%
TwitterRatio: 42:1Followers: 4,241Following: 100
YouTubeViews: 300,000+ *potential reach of 300,000 through promoted posts and adverts
SAMPLE PROGRAMME MATERIALS
RECORDINGS
FOALS: Spanish Sahara (Radio Edit)
Label: Warner Music UK LimitedRelease date: 12 September 2010Producer: Luke SmithArrangements: Hugh BruntAwards: NME Awards 2011 – Best Track
“...beefed up to even greater thunder by the presence of the London Contemporary Orchestra.” The Guardian
JONNY GREENWOOD: The Master
Label: Nonesuch Records Inc.Release date: 10 September 2012 Producers: Jonny Greenwood / Graeme StewartAwards: Chicago Film Critics Association – Best Score
“Jonny Greenwood’s score is superb.” The Times
FOALS: Holy Fire
Label: Warner Music UK LimitedRelease date: 11 February 2013Producers: Flood / Alan MoulderArrangements: Hugh BruntChart position: iTunes Albums Chart - No. 1
“Holy Fire brings new words to mind. Sharp. Emotive. Massive.” NME
RECORDINGS
UPCOMING PROJECTSVARIOUS VENUES
May - July 2014LCO Soloists residency at LimeWharf
May 31st 2014LCO Strings at Mirepoix Musique
June 13th 2014Opening night of James Lavelle’s MELTDOWN at the Southbank Centre
June 14th 2014Jonny Greenwood with LCO Soloists at The Wind Tunnel Project, Farnborough
August 6-7th 2014There Will Be Blood at the Roundhouse(world premiere live screening, with Greenwood performing on ondes Martenot)
August 23rd 2014Imogen Heap’s Reverb at theRoundhouse
If you are interested in a partnership with the LCO, please contact Hugh Brunt:[email protected] / 07946 012595
www.lcorchestra.co.uk
Press reviews: www.lcorchestra.co.uk/press/reviewsMP3s, videos and photos: www.lcorchestra.co.uk/media/mp3s-videos
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Artistic Directors Company Secretary & TreasurerRobert Ames John TressHugh Brunt Board of DirectorsPrincipal Conductor Simon Ambrose (Chairman)Hugh Brunt Finbar Mostyn-Williams Nicholas MumbyComposer-in-Association Stuart NicholasEdmund Finnis Alice Tullo
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