News and Stories
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Latest Stories
Five Reasons to Love Strauss' Salome
Timmy Fisher explores Strauss’ infamous opera, from the startling plot and daring new music to its seismic effect on all that came after.
Gianandrea Noseda: The 2025/26 Season
Gianandrea Noseda continues his exploration of iconic Russian works, alongside concertos by Berg and Chopin.
The Tone Poems of Richard Strauss
Stephen Johnson delves into the rich orchestral world of Richard Strauss’ tone poems.
Interview with the Jenůfa Cast
The four main soloists discuss the plot and the experience of performing Leos Janáček’s riveting opera, Jenůfa.
Patricia Kopatchinskaja: 2025/26 LSO Artist Portrait
‘Whether it’s old or new music, it doesn’t matter to me. I am here and now, as are my musical partners and – most important – the listeners.’ Patricia Kopatchinskaja introduces her LSO Artist Portrait series, the three remarkable concertos she will be playing, and the ‘mysteries’ of music.
Seong-Jin Cho: 2025/26 LSO Artist Portrait
‘For me the music is the art of timing, as painting is the art of space.’ Pianist Seong-Jin Cho introduces his LSO Artist Portrait series, featuring three very different concertos, and a series of BBC Radio 3 Concerts at LSO St Luke’s.
Latest News
Obituary: Boris Claudio 'Lalo' Schifrin, 1932–2025
The London Symphony Orchestra is deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary composer, conductor, and pianist Boris Claudio ‘Lalo’ Schifrin.
Press Announcement: Dame Kathryn McDowell steps down as Managing Director in July 2026
Dame Kathryn McDowell has decided to step down as Managing Director of the London Symphony Orchestra in July 2026 at the end of the 2025/26 season.
Obituary: Alfred Brendel, 1931–2025
The London Symphony Orchestra is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the legendary pianist Alfred Brendel.
Explore 2024/25
Our conductors introduce the programmes they’ve curated in the 2024/25 season.
Sir Antonio Pappano: The 2024/25 Season
Our Chief Conductor introduces his 2024/25 season, from brand new works to British symphonies and opera classics.
Sir Simon Rattle: The 2024/25 Season
Our Conductor Emeritus introduces his 2024/25 season and the musical celebrations planned for his 70th birthday.
Barbara Hannigan: The 2024/25 Season
Barbara Hannigan, LSO Associate Artist, introduces her concerts in 2024/25.
Gianandrea Noseda: The 2024/25 Season
Gianandrea Noseda, Principal Guest Conductor, introduces his 2024/25 season with the LSO, including music by Prokofiev, Shostakovich and Brahms.
