Tangram's Naomi Woo: What, where and why is silent music?

On 28 and 29 August at LSO St Luke’s, Tangram present Our Silence is Your Silence, a concert exploring the boundaries between sound and silence in music on the 70th anniversary of John Cage’s pioneering silent piece, 4’33”. In preparation for the performance, Naomi Woo reflects on many facets of silent music, including Cage and beyond.

Introducing Our Soundhub Associates (Part 1)

Welcoming the new composers on the LSO Soundhub scheme: Alex Groves, Joe Bates

Introducing Our Soundhub Associates (Part 2)

On Wednesday 15 June four LSO Soundhub Associates present a composer-curated evening of music at LSO St Luke’s. We recently caught up with Arthur Keegan-Bole and Marilyn Herman to find out more about their creations, compositional style, experiences working with the LSO and what’s coming up next for them. Read on to find out more.

Retirement Wishes for Christine Pendrill

This month we say a fond goodbye to Christine Pendrill, LSO Principal Cor Anglais, one of our longest-serving Members, and a prominent presence on the front row of the woodwind section. Gareth Davies, Principal Flute, writes for his colleague.

A Lifelong Love of the Trumpet: Håkan Hardenberger

Interview by James Drury

'It is vital we protect them'. LSO viola Steve Doman on keeping bees

Friday 20 May is World Bee Day, a worldwide celebration of bees and beekeepers. It aims to raise awareness of how bees contribute to food security, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, the mitigation of climate change and the conservation of the environment.

Meet Tangram, Associate Artists at LSO St Luke's

As humans become more global, living outside places of birth or inhabiting multiple cultures, trailblazing collective Tangram’s mission will feel familiar to many. The group explores ideas of ‘transnational identity’ through celebrating Chinese and Western cultures in music. But their aims are deeper than that. The group wants to break down the idea that China and the West are mutually exclusive entities and connect both ancient traditions in multiple ways.

Obituary: William Bennett

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of William Bennett, former Principal Flute, on Wednesday 11 May at the age of 86.

Silvestrov's Prayer for Ukraine: a musical response to war

On Wednesday 18 (LSO St Luke’s in London) and Thursday 19 May (Brighton Festival), we perform works by Lili Boulanger, Marc-André Dalbavie and Tchaikovsky conducted by Marta Gardolińska. Marta has decided to add a short work to the programme, Silvestrov’s Prayer for Ukraine, a work which is now receiving performances all over the world as an expression of solidarity with Ukrainian people.

Artist Spotlight: Insights from LSO Principal Flute Gareth Davies

On Friday 13 May LSO Principal flute Gareth Davies takes to the stage at LSO St Luke’s to perform some of his favourite chamber music for the instrument alongside recital partner Michael McHale, in a concert in partnership with BBC Radio 3. We spoke to Gareth about his instrument and what to expect from the concert.

Press Release: London Symphony Orchestra names leading American composer and conductor André J Thomas as Associate Artist

André J Thomas: The Gospel of Gospel Music

One of the world’s greatest experts in choral and American gospel music, André J Thomas, spoke to James Drury about his passion for this hugely influential genre as he prepares for a celebration of its variety on Sunday 29 May at the Barbican, with the LSO and the massed voices of choirs from across London, including the London Community Gospel Choir, British Gospel Arts Choir and London Symphony Chorus.