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Wishing a fond farewell to Jonathan Lipton
Angela Barnes reflects on the career of LSO Horn player Jonathan Lipton, who became a Member of the Orchestra in 1987.

Welcome to José Moreira, our new double bass
Last month we welcomed a new member to the Orchestra, José Moreira, who joins the Double Bass section.

Welcome to Laura Dixon, our new First Violin
Last month we welcomed a new member to the Orchestra, Laura Dixon, who joins the First Violin section.

Farewell to Nigel Broadbent, First Violin
On Thursday 21 December we say goodbye to one of the stalwarts of the London Symphony Orchestra, First Violinist Nigel Broadbent, who retires after 38 years in the Orchestra.

A farewell to Patrick Harrild, Principal Tuba
After nearly 30 years as the man in the Principal Tuba seat, Patrick Harrild’s last official day as a Member of the London Symphony Orchestra has dawned. Tonight he’ll play his last concert – Mahler 7 with Gianandrea Noseda and Berg Violin Concerto with Janine Jansen – before he heads off into retirement.