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Welcome to David Cohen, our new Principal Cello

This month David Cohen joins the LSO cello section. Get to know a little more about him.

Welcome to James Fountain, our new Principal Trumpet

This month James Fountain joins the LSO brass section. Get to know a little more about him.

Obituary: Bernard Haitink, 1929 – 2021

The LSO was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Bernard Haitink, who has passed away at the age of 92.

Retirement Wishes for Colin Paris, LSO Co-Principal Double Bass

This month Colin Paris, LSO Co-Principal Double Bass, says goodbye to the LSO, after 33 years as a Member of the Orchestra.

Press Release: LSO appoints Sir Antonio Pappano as Chief Conductor

Retirement Wishes for Colin Renwick, the LSO’s longest serving member

This month we say a fond goodbye to Colin Renwick, the LSO’s longest serving member.

Obituary: John Duffy

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of John Duffy, former LSO Double Bass and later Personnel Manager, on 14 February.

Obituary: Osian Ellis (1928–2021)

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of Osian Ellis, former Principal Harp.

LSO Discovery: The Healing Power of Music

When the coronavirus pandemic started at the end of March 2020, LSO Discovery’s long-standing work in three Barts Health NHS Trust hospitals in East London, like so much of our other activity, ground to a halt.

Obituary: John Georgiadis (1939–2021)

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of former Leader John Georgiadis.

Retirement Wishes for Hilary Jones

This month we say a fond goodbye to Hilary Jones, Cello, who became a Member of the Orchestra in 1992.

Obituary: Dvora Lewis, 1936-2020

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of Dvora Lewis, former Head of PR for the LSO.