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Kathryn McDowell, LSO Managing Director, Recognised in King's Birthday Honours
Congratulations to Kathryn McDowell, LSO Managing Director, on the announcement of her Damehood in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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.
Press Release: BMW Classics 2023
Sir Simon Rattle conducts BMW Classics 2023, a free summer open-air concert in Trafalgar Square by the London Symphony Orchestra.
Retirement Wishes for David Alberman
This month we say a fond goodbye to David Alberman, LSO Principal Second Violin, and Chair of the Orchestra Committee of the Board, who became a Member of the Orchestra in 1998. He retired from the LSO at the end of our tour to Australia.
Retirement Wishes for Edward Vanderspar
This month we say a fond goodbye to Edward Vanderspar, LSO Principal Viola, who became a Member of the Orchestra in 1991.
Press Release: The LSO launches its 2023/24 season
The London Symphony Orchestra today launches its 2023/24 season at London’s Barbican Centre and LSO St Luke’s. An ambitious series of concerts is presented featuring the LSO’s growing family of conductors and guest soloists.
Obituary: William Paton Brown, 1932–2022
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the passing of Bill Brown, former LSO violinist.
Six composers appointed to the LSO Panufnik Composers Scheme 2023/24
The London Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the six composers who will take part in its annual Panufnik Composers Scheme in 2023/24.
Obituary: Terry Edwards, 1939–2022
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of choral conductor Terry Edwards.
Retirement Wishes for Christine Pendrill
This month we say a fond goodbye to Christine Pendrill, LSO Principal Cor Anglais, one of our longest-serving Members, and a prominent presence on the front row of the woodwind section. Gareth Davies, Principal Flute, writes for his colleague.
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.
