Stories

Gianandrea Noseda on the 2023/24 Season

‘What is crucially important when we perform is to be able to tell a story, to be narrators,’ says Gianandrea Noseda, LSO Principal Guest Conductor. He introduces his 2023/24 season, including music by Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich and Carl Orff.

Sir Simon Rattle: The 2023/24 Season

‘This is music that suits the LSO so perfectly, with their virtuosity, passion, and their sense of humour and refinement.’

Dreams, Myths and Histories: John Adams' Harmonielehre

A deep dive into John Adams’ symphonic epic.

Five things you might not know about Prokofiev's Symphony No 3

Sergei Prokofiev’s creativity was evident from his early years as a child prodigy, when he was said to have composed his first opera at the age of nine. The composer believed his Symphony No 3 to be one of his greatest creative achievements (and he was right!), but how well do you know the piece? Read on to find out more about the story behind this fascinating work.

LSO St Luke’s: 20th Anniversary

March 2023 marks 20 years since LSO St Luke’s first opened to the public. In that time, we have been thrilled to welcome thousands of performers, creatives and audience members, from London and further afield.

Five Questions with Lisa Batiashvili: Beethoven Edition

The History of LSO St Luke's: Frequently Asked Questions

Delve into the history of LSO St Luke’s, our venue on Old Street housed in a deconsecrated Hawksmoor Church.

Six Questions with Eric Lu: Beethoven Edition

We caught up with Eric Lu about what initially attracted him to the piano in his early years and the significance of Ludwig van Beethoven’s music, ahead of his concert debut with the Orchestra next week.

Five things you should know about Kurt Weill's Lady in the Dark (and the Symphonic Nocturne)

Have you heard of it before? Read on to find out more about the piece and the story behind it.

Seven things you didn’t know about Sibelius’ Violin Concerto 

Jean Sibelius’ only concerto is considered a staple piece of violin repertoire and amongst the Finnish composer’s greatest works. But how well do you really know it? This list reveals some interesting facts about the music that you might not be familiar with.  

Five Reasons to Love Janáček's Jenůfa

There’s lots to love about Jenůfa, the opera that propelled Czech composer Leoš Janáček to fame, from its dramatic plot and multi-dimensional characters, to the colourful, folk-inspired music.

André J Thomas on marking Black History Month with the LSO

Announced as LSO Associate Artist in May 2022, André J Thomas is a world-leading expert on choral and American gospel music. He has already brought his passion for gospel to two concerts with the LSO (March 2020 and May 2022), and this Autumn he does it all again, paired with a second concert of orchestral works from contemporary US composers Joel Thompson, Carlos Simon and Wynton Marsalis.

Read on to find out more about each concert.