Stories
Gianandrea Noseda on Shostakovich
LSO Principal Guest Conductor Gianandrea Noseda’s explains his motivation to showcase the complete cycle of Shostakovich symphonies cycle with the Orchestra, which began during its 2017/18 season.
In Profile: Janine Jansen
This season sees the return of violinist Janine Jansen, who will be performing Leonard Bernstein’s Serenade with the LSO conducted by Sir Antonio Pappano. Find out more about her career and her history with the LSO.
From the Archive: Elgar's Cello Concerto – 100 Year Anniversary
On 27 October 1919, the LSO performed the world premiere of one of the most popular works in the repertoire: Elgar’s Cello Concerto. It may be popular now, but it wasn’t always the case…
Ravel in Spain
We explore the Iberian influence on many of composer Maurice Ravel’s greatest works, from Rhapsodie espagnole to Boléro.
Five things you didn't know about Elgar
Learn more about Elgar as a composer and a conductor, his relationship with the LSO and some of his unique quirks.
Behind the scenes: why is a Green Room called a Green Room?
It all started with an Instagram post of the sign on the door of Sir Simon Rattle’s dressing room – or more accurately the Barbican Centre’s Conductor’s Green Room. One of our followers asked the question: ‘why is it called a Green Room?’
Eight things you didn’t know about Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No 2
Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No 2 is one of the most popular and recognisable concertos in the classical repertoire. Widely enjoyed but played only by the most skillful pianists, it has been performed in concert halls consistently since 1901. But how much do you really know about this landmark piece?
The LSO in World War I: The Dream of Gerontius
Following on from our 2014 series, we explore the activity of the LSO 100 years ago, during the Battle of the Somme.
The LSO in World War I: Eli Hudson
The sixth blog in our series exploring the Members of the LSO who served in World War I tells the story of flautist Eli Hudson.
110 Years of the LSO
We celebrate 110 years of the London Symphony Orchestra this June.
Recordings
I was hooked by the LSO at an early age, at first thanks to its prime-time television appearances, and later through trumpet lessons with one of its more flamboyant members.
