'Discovery for 2021' with the London Symphony Orchestra

With the aim of exploring new ways of engagement between arts institutions and diverse local communities, the British Council and London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) jointly delivered 'Discovery for 2021' from 2018 to 2021.
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Musicians from Japan and the London Symphony Orchestra delivering a music making workshop at an older people's residence in Tokyo

About 'Discovery for 2021'

Members of the LSO and musicians in Japan collaborate to explore new ways of engagement between arts institutions and diverse local communities.

Children and musicians playing music in a circle.

[Video] Music-making workshop with the London Symphony Orchestra: Techniques and tips

This video introduces the methods used in music-making workshops by London Symphony Orchestra.

Report: Online Forum ”The evolving relationships between orchestras and their local communities” (2021)

To reflect on these projects with the LSO since 2018, and to provide an opportunity to exchange ideas for the future, the British Council organised an online forum.

A young participant playing a xylophone in a music making workshop led by musicians from Japan and the London Symphony Orchestra

Collaborating with disabled young people and older people (2019)

Members of the LSO returned to Japan to collaborate with disabled young people and older people in a series of music making workshops.

London Symphony Orchestra's Animateur Rachel Leach leading a skills training session for professional musicians in Japan

Presenting our collaborative work at the Suntory Hall (2018)

Members of the LSO delivered skills training and music making workshops in Japan, leading up to a final presentation at the Suntory Hall.