Meet the Composers: Panufnik Workshops 2022 (Part 2)

On Thursday 31 March at LSO St Luke’s, the six composers of the 2020/21 LSO Panufnik Composers Scheme will experience a pivotal point in the process of writing a new piece for orchestra: for the very first time, their musical ideas will be performed by the full forces of the London Symphony Orchestra, and opened up to guidance and feedback from musicians, mentors and peers. Ahead of these free, public workshop sessions, we caught up with the composers to hear about their music and time on the Scheme so far.

London Symphony Orchestra names Barbara Hannigan as Associate Artist

Obituary: James Holland, 1933–2022

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death in January of former Principal Percussionist, James Holland.

Seven Things You Didn't Know About Sibelius

In December 2024, we celebrate the 159th anniversary of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius’ birth. A towering figure in classical music, Sibelius is a national hero in Finland and revered worldwide for his powerful, nature-inspired works that continue to captivate audiences to this day.

Read on to find out seven surprising facts about the composer’s life and listen to his symphonies on our record label LSO Live’s newly remastered Spatial Audio version conducted by Sir Colin Davis.

Seven times John Williams wowed the world – and it wasn’t on a film!

It seems unbelievable, but the pre-eminent film composer John Williams turns 90 today.

The Barbican at 40

40 years ago this year, on 3 March 1982, the Barbican Centre opened its doors for the first time, with a performance by the LSO conducted by then Principal Conductor Claudio Abbado, marking their new role of Resident Orchestra of the City of London.

Tales From the Podium with Nathalie Stutzmann

What makes a great conductor? Musicality, ambition, fearlessness? Conductor Nathalie Stutzmann has these qualities by the bucket-load. We spoke to her recently about her return to the Barbican stage on Thursday 27 January with a programme comprising Tchaikovsky, Mozart and Ravel. Read on to find out more about what drew her in to the world of conducting, her concert routines and what she’s looking forward to most in 2022.

Tangram’s Lunar New Year Premieres: Sticky Rice, Beijing Duck, and a Musical Party

Join trailblazing Associate Artists, Tangram, for their third Lunar New Year Premieres concert

Retirement Wishes for Dominic Morgan

This month we say a fond goodbye to Dominic Morgan, Principal Contrabassoon, who became a Member of the Orchestra in 1994.

Welcome to David Cohen, our new Principal Cello

This month David Cohen joins the LSO cello section. Get to know a little more about him.

Welcome to James Fountain, our new Principal Trumpet

This month James Fountain joins the LSO brass section. Get to know a little more about him.

Obituary: Bernard Haitink, 1929 – 2021

The LSO was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Bernard Haitink, who has passed away at the age of 92.