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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.

Read Full Post about Remembering Pierre Audi, 1957–2025
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Remembering Pierre Audi, 1957–2025

The London Symphony Orchestra was deeply saddened to hear of the death of the theatre and artistic director Pierre Audi.

Read Full Post about Press Release: The LSO announces its 2025/26 season
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Press Release: The LSO announces its 2025/26 season

The London Symphony Orchestra today announces its 2025/26 season at London’s Barbican Centre and LSO St Luke’s.

Read Full Post about Welcome to Helena Buckie, our new Second Violin
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Welcome to Helena Buckie, our new Second Violin

Helena Buckie joins the LSO Second Violin section. Get to know a little more about her.

Read Full Post about Press Release: BMW Classics 2025
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Press Release: BMW Classics 2025

Read Full Post about Sofia Gubaidulina, 1931–2025
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Sofia Gubaidulina, 1931–2025

The LSO is saddened to hear of the passing of Sofia Gubaidulina, a central figure in contemporary classical music.

Read Full Post about Obituary: Denis Wick, 1931–2025
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Obituary: Denis Wick, 1931–2025

The LSO is saddened to hear of the passing of Denis Wick, Principal Emeritus Trombone.

Read Full Post about Press Release: World's most outstanding postgraduate musicians celebrated at Serpentine Gallery
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Press Release: World's most outstanding postgraduate musicians celebrated at Serpentine Gallery

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