We are delighted to share the latest news from our LSO Discovery composer schemes, including details of new music performances available to watch online, two commissions and the composers progressing on the LSO Soundhub Scheme.

The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) announced today the appointment of Sir Antonio Pappano as its Chief Conductor from September 2024, becoming Chief Conductor Designate in September 2023. He steps down from his post as Music Director of the Royal Opera House at the end of July 2024.

A statement from Kathryn McDowell, Managing Director London Symphony Orchestra following the announcement of the second round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund:

Sir Antonio Pappano's latest recording with the London Symphony Orchestra features a pairing of Vaughan Williams Symphonies that span the build-up and aftermath of the Second World War. Vaughan Williams: Symphonies Nos 4 & 6 will be released via the Orchestra's LSO Live label on CD, download and for streaming from 16 April.