[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 64 (Friday, April 12, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E456]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

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                          HON. JAMES A. HIMES

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 12, 2019

  Mr. HIMES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the London 
Philharmonic Orchestra for its remarkable work as an artistic and 
educational body. Since its foundation m 1932, the LPO has helped 
spread the joys of music through live and recorded performances, 
playing throughout Asia, Europe, and the United States, and recording 
pieces for film and videogame soundtracks. On April 16, 2019 my 
district will host the Philharmonic for their first-ever performance in 
the State of Connecticut.
  As one of the leading orchestras in the world, the LPO has used its 
reach and influence to promote music education, foster participation in 
the arts, and enhance performance skills with students from all socio-
economic backgrounds. The London Music Masters, created by LPO 
Chairwoman and Greenwich-native Lady Victoria Robey, has given 1500 
inner-city London students the opportunity to develop their musical 
skills and to model themselves after mentors both in and outside of the 
program. Through this program and many others, Lady Robey and the LPO 
have shared their love of music and made an invaluable contribution to 
youth development.
  Music is a uniquely powerful force. It brings people together, speaks 
volumes when words cannot, and enriches the lives of all who encounter 
it. The London Philharmonic Orchestra has touched the lives of its 
audience and established itself as an irreplaceable part of the musical 
world.

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