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Read Full Post about Obituary: Dame Patricia Routledge, 1929-2025
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Obituary: Dame Patricia Routledge, 1929-2025

The London Symphony Orchestra is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dame Patricia Routledge.

Read Full Post about Press Release: New Cohort of Top Postgraduate Musicians Announced as 2025/26 LSO Conservatoire Scholars
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Press Release: New Cohort of Top Postgraduate Musicians Announced as 2025/26 LSO Conservatoire Scholars

The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is delighted to announce details of ten outstanding young musicians who have been awarded the LSO Conservatoire Scholarship for the 2025/26 academic year.

Read Full Post about Obituary: John Kitchen, 1938-2025
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Obituary: John Kitchen, 1938-2025

The LSO is saddened to hear of the death of John Kitchen, former member of the First and Second Violin sections.

Read Full Post about Welcome to Simon Johnson, our new Principal Trombone
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Welcome to Simon Johnson, our new Principal Trombone

Simon Johnson joins the LSO brass section. Get to know a little more about him.

Read Full Post about Obituary: Kurt-Hans Goedicke, 1935-2025
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Obituary: Kurt-Hans Goedicke, 1935-2025

The LSO is saddened to hear of the passing of Kurt-Hans Goedicke, former Principal Timpani. 

Read Full Post about Obituary: Terence Johns, 1944-2025
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Obituary: Terence Johns, 1944-2025

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the passing of Terence Johns, former Assistant Principal Horn.

Read Full Post about Obituary: Brian Clarke 1933-2025
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Obituary: Brian Clarke 1933-2025

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the passing of Brian Clarke, former Co-Principal Viola.

Read Full Post about Obituary: Boris Claudio 'Lalo' Schifrin, 1932–2025
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Obituary: Boris Claudio 'Lalo' Schifrin, 1932–2025

The London Symphony Orchestra is deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary composer, conductor, and pianist Boris Claudio ‘Lalo’ Schifrin.

Read Full Post about Press Announcement: Dame Kathryn McDowell steps down as Managing Director in July 2026
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Press Announcement: Dame Kathryn McDowell steps down as Managing Director in July 2026

Dame Kathryn McDowell has decided to step down as Managing Director of the London Symphony Orchestra in July 2026 at the end of the 2025/26 season.

Read Full Post about Obituary: Alfred Brendel, 1931–2025
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Obituary: Alfred Brendel, 1931–2025

The London Symphony Orchestra is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the legendary pianist Alfred Brendel.

Read Full Post about Sing Gospel with André J Thomas and the LSO at the Barbican in 2025
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Sing Gospel with André J Thomas and the LSO at the Barbican in 2025

Sign up to sing gospel music in concert at the Barbican this November. Free to take part and open to any level of experience.

Read Full Post about LSO Jerwood Composer+: two new composers announced
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LSO Jerwood Composer+: two new composers announced

Welcoming the two new composers on the LSO Jerwood Composer+ scheme: Euchar Gravina and Lisa Robertson.

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