Obituary: William Paton Brown, 1932–2022

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the passing of Bill Brown, former LSO violinist.

Six composers appointed to the LSO Panufnik Composers Scheme 2023/24

The London Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the six composers who will take part in its annual Panufnik Composers Scheme in 2023/24.

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.

Welcome to Rodrigo Moro Martín, our new Principal Double Bass

This month Rodrigo Moro Martín joins the LSO double bass section. Get to know a little more about him.

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.  

Basically Beethoven: Four questions for Ilker Arcayürek

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.

Theories of Forgetting: Hollie Harding

On Saturday 14 January at LSO St Luke’s, composer, curator and LSO Jerwood Composer+ participant Hollie Harding presents an evening of music inspired by time and memory including the world premiere of her brand new piece Theories of Forgetting. Here Hollie explains her approach to curating the evening, and how each piece connects itself back to the impermanent yet enduring nature of memory over time.

Obituary: Glynne Adams, 1928-2022

Four new composers appointed to LSO Soundhub

The LSO is delighted to announce the four new composers appointed to the LSO Soundhub scheme.