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Read Full Post about Obituary: John Wallace, 1949-2026
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Obituary: John Wallace, 1949-2026

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of John Wallace, former LSO Principal Trumpet.

Read Full Post about Press Announcement: London Symphony Orchestra Names Next Managing Director
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Press Announcement: London Symphony Orchestra Names Next Managing Director

Read Full Post about Obituary: Neil Watson, 1928-2025
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Obituary: Neil Watson, 1928-2025

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of Neil Watson, former Co-Principal Second Violin.

Read Full Post about Announcement – Landmark Barbican Transformation Plan
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Announcement – Landmark Barbican Transformation Plan

The City of London Corporation has formally approved the delivery plan for the Barbican Renewal Programme. 

Read Full Post about Applications now open for LSO Conservatoire Scholarships 2026/27
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Applications now open for LSO Conservatoire Scholarships 2026/27

The LSO is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the next round of the LSO Conservatoire Scholarships programme.

Read Full Post about Obituary: Michael Davis, 1944–2025
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Obituary: Michael Davis, 1944–2025

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of Michael Davis, former LSO Leader.

Read Full Post about Four new Soundhub Members Announced
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Four new Soundhub Members Announced

Welcoming the four new composers on the LSO Soundhub scheme: Cameron Graham, Connie Harris, Sam Longbottom and Xenia Pestova Bennett

Read Full Post about Welcome to Katie Smith, our new Trumpet
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Welcome to Katie Smith, our new Trumpet

Katie Smith joins the LSO Trumpet section. Get to know a little more about her.

Read Full Post about LSO St Luke's Re-Opens Following £8 Million Refurbishment
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LSO St Luke's Re-Opens Following £8 Million Refurbishment

The London Symphony Orchestra officially re-opens its musical home in the historic setting of the former St Luke’s Church in East London.

Read Full Post about Two Helen Hamlyn Panufnik Composers Awarded Commissions
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Two Helen Hamlyn Panufnik Composers Awarded Commissions

Two early-career composers commissioned through the LSO Helen Hamlyn Panufnik Composers’ Scheme to write for the LSO in 2026/27

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.

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