News
Welcome to Thomas Beer, our new viola player
This month we welcome a new member to the Orchestra, Thomas Beer, who joins the Viola section.
Welcome to Stefano Mengoli, our new first violin
This month we welcome a new member to the Orchestra, Stefano Mengoli, who joins the First Violin section.
Two Panufnik Composers Awarded Commissions
Two early-career composers commissioned through the LSO Panufnik Composers Scheme to write for the LSO in 2024/25.
Join our Discovery Choirs for Young People
Sign ups are open now for young people aged 8 to 18 to join the LSO Discovery Choirs in the 2023/24 academic year.
Welcome to Mizuho Ueyama, our new Viola player
This month we welcome a new member to the Orchestra, Mizuho Ueyama, who joins the Viola section.
Jerwood Composer+ Scheme: Apply now for 2023/24
Applications are now open for the 2023/24 LSO Jerwood Composer+ artist development scheme.
Press Release: The Alice Sound
The London Symphony Orchestra and Queen Mary University of London launch a collection of learning resources exploring the sound world of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass.
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.
