Beethoven Unwrapped: Pastoral - London Incidental Orchestra
About this Event
Birdsong, rushing streams and a musical thunderstorm – join us for our second Unwrapped concert at the beautiful St Gabriel’s Church, Pimlico. All profits from the evening go to .
We’ll begin by exploring the themes and structure of Beethoven’s 6th Symphony ‘Pastoral’, before our 40-piece orchestra unleashes the full, nature-packed adventure – perfect for a summer’s evening.
Our conductor, Alexander Conway, will guide you through the symphony, revealing its secrets, demonstrating key moments and sharing insights that bring the music to life.
Whether you’re a classical enthusiast or completely new, you’ll discover hidden moments and experience the music from a fresh perspective.
We will also be running our audience-conductor raffle – buy a ticket on the night (in support of ) for the chance to take centre stage and conduct the orchestra yourself.
Everyone is welcome! A well-stocked bar will be available at the venue, so you can enjoy a drink before or after the performance, or during the interval (not included in the ticket).
Programme:
Beethoven: Egmont Overture, Op. 84
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 'Pastoral'
Reviews from previous concerts:
"The LIO gave the evening the energy of a comedy-set mixed with a live gig and a dash of a history lesson thrown in" – Audience member (Ultimate Beethoven Symphony)
“It’s hard to do anything original with Beethoven… but you’ve managed it!” – John Suchet, Classic FM (Ultimate Beethoven Symphony)
Classical music belongs to everyone – LIO
All profits go to , working to make sure nobody has to face a mental health problem alone.
Conductor: Alexander Conway
Venue: St Gabriel’s Church, Warwick Square, Pimlico, London, SW1V 2AD
Date: Saturday 6th June 2026
Time: 7-9pm (doors open 6.30pm, including a 20-minute interval)
Tickets: £14 general admission (booking fee applies)
Agenda
Programme
Info: Beethoven: Egmont Overture, Op. 84. Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 'Pastoral'
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 15.87
