News

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

Welcome to Katie Smith, our new Trumpet

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

LSO St Luke's Re-Opens Following £8 Million Refurbishment

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

Obituary: Dame Patricia Routledge, 1929–2025

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

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.

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.

Welcome to Simon Johnson, our new Principal Trombone

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

Obituary: Kurt-Hans Goedicke, 1935-2025

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

Obituary: Terence Johns, 1944-2025

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

Obituary: Brian Clarke 1933-2025

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

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.