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Tango Image (c) Simon Jay Price
South America Week
Mon 29 Oct - Fri 2 Nov 2007
The BBC SO explored the vibrant music and culture of South America in a week of free events at BBC Maida Vale Studios. Here's more about what took place!
Image of orchestra at Maida vale (c) Simon Jay Price
Performances
The BBC SO and friends gave 3 public concerts as part of the week of events - find out more about these here, and see photos of the events.
BBC SO player performs to children (c) Simon Jay Price
BBC SO Family Orchestra
The BBC SO Family Orchestra gave an exciting performance of a piece which explored Brazilian samba and Argentinean tango. See pictures here.
Samba drum image (c) SimonJay Price
Come and Play and Dance!
Over 100 people turned up at Maida Vale to have a go at Tango dancing or Samba drumming. Check out our photos from that thrilling evening!
Young players side by side
Side by Side
Over 100 young musicians from Hertfordshire, Bedford, Enfield and Haringey came to the studios to play 'Side by Side' with BBC SO players.
BBCSO players in schools
BBC SO Ensembles visit Schools
Over 3000 children from schools in the London Boroughs of Westminster and Hammersmith & Fulham received visits from 60 BBC SO players.
For all queries, email bbcsolearning@bbc.co.uk or call 020 7765 2956.



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