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Read Full Post about Obituary: John Gould, 1940–2023
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Obituary: John Gould, 1940–2023

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of John Gould, member of the Viola section from 1963 to 1966.

Read Full Post about Obituary: Ernest Greaves, 1927–2023
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Ernest Graves with his cello.

Obituary: Ernest Greaves, 1927–2023

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of Ernest Greaves, Sub-Principal Cello from 1965 to 1970. 

Read Full Post about Obituary: Roger Groves, 1943–2023
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Roger Groves

Obituary: Roger Groves, 1943–2023

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of Roger Groves, former member of the Trombone section.

Read Full Post about Obituary: William Paton Brown, 1932–2022
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William Paton Brown

Obituary: William Paton Brown, 1932–2022

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the passing of Bill Brown, former LSO violinist.

Read Full Post about Obituary: Glynne Adams, 1928-2022
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Glynne Adams

Obituary: Glynne Adams, 1928-2022

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of former LSO Principal Viola Glynne Adams.

Read Full Post about A statement from the London Symphony Orchestra: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II backstage at the Barbican in 2012, greeting Leader Roman Simovic.

A statement from the London Symphony Orchestra: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The London Symphony Orchestra is deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Read Full Post about Obituary: Terry Edwards, 1939–2022
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Obituary: Terry Edwards, 1939–2022

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of choral conductor Terry Edwards.

Read Full Post about Obituary: Alastair Putt, 1983–2022
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Composer Alastair Putt

Obituary: Alastair Putt, 1983–2022

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the passing of Alastair Putt, alumnus of the Panufnik Composers Scheme, in August 2022

Read Full Post about Obituary: Benedict Cruft (1949–2022)
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Obituary: Benedict Cruft (1949–2022)

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of Benedict Cruft, former LSO violinist.

Read Full Post about Obituary: William Bennett
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William Bennett

Obituary: William Bennett

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of William Bennett, former Principal Flute, on Wednesday 11 May at the age of 86.

Read Full Post about Obituary: Harrison Birtwistle, 1934–2022
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Obituary: Harrison Birtwistle, 1934–2022

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of the composer Sir Harrison Birtwistle on 18 April 2022 at the age of 87.

Read Full Post about Obituary: James Holland, 1933–2022
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Obituary: James Holland, 1933–2022

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death in January of former Principal Percussionist, James Holland.

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