ERSO Unpacked – Exploring Beethoven’s 8th Symphony

Music

An introduction to one of the most enigmatic pieces by one of the world’s most celebrated composers.

The Ernest Read Symphony Orchestra will unpack the twists and turns of this joyful but confusing piece! Find out why this short, energetic symphony is such a radical and forward-thinking work through musical examples played by the orchestra and commentary from conductor Christopher Stark. Open to all ages, this promises to be a lovely hour of music on its own, as well as an appetiser for the concert on Sunday June 20th June.

Getting to St John’s Waterloo.

St John’s Waterloo is accessible by bus, tube or train; the nearest station is Waterloo Station.

Parking is available in Exton Street on pay bays, Monday to Friday from 8.30am till 6.30pm & Saturday 8.30am till 1.30pm at £5.40 per hour. Payment must be made by phone or app, details can be found on signs along Exton Street. After 6.30pm (1pm on Saturday) parking is free within the bays and on single yellow lines. There are no disabled bays along Exton Street.

Parking is also available in car parks in York Road and Cornwall Road, details for both can be found online.

Health and Safety

Social distancing measures will be in place at all times and regular sanitation of the space will be taking place to ensure the safety of ticket holders and staff members. Multiple sanitation stations will be available in place around the event site. Masks must be worn at all times.

Seating is provided, but not pre-allocated. A steward will seat you with your social bubble or group on your arrival. Audience members are asked to keep to their households and social bubbles in line with Government guidance and will be allocated an area to bubble on arrival.

The maximum size of a social bubble will be 6, groups larger than 6 will be split across two bubbles. Wheelchair users will be seated with their social bubbles.

Attendees are asked to limit personal possessions to a minimum to assist with social distancing. No lockers or cloakrooms are available onsite.

Any persons displaying symptoms of COVID-19 should not attend.

We will keep updating these guidelines in line with new Government regulations.