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.
Des Oliver on his Jerwood event and new piece: The Diasporic Quartets
This Saturday, composer, filmmaker and LSO Jerwood Composer+ participant Des Oliver unveils two movements of a brand new piece, The Diasporic Quartets, musical portraits of four British-based composers from the African diaspora. Plus we’ll hear music by the four composers themselves, in a carefully curated evening exploring influence and heritage.
Ahead of the concert, we talked to Des Oliver about his musical influences, curating his concert at LSO St Luke’s and what else is keeping him busy.
Snippets from history: Walton & the LSO
On 28 October Antoine Tamestit returns to the Barbican stage as part of his LSO Artist Portrait. The star viola player performs William Walton’s Viola Concerto and Robin Ticciati conducts Brahms Symphony No 4. During his lifetime William Walton had a long and close relationship with the LSO. Read on to discover more about the composer, his history with the LSO and his majestic Viola Concerto.
Snippets from history: Walton & the LSO
During his lifetime William Walton had a long and close relationship with the LSO. Read on to discover more about the composer, his history with the LSO and his majestic Viola Concerto.
The Journey Behind 'D’un matin de printemps'
Find out more about composer Lili Boulanger and the story behind one of her most famous pieces, D’un matin de printemps.
Interview with Antoine Tamestit
We spoke to Antoine Tamestit ahead of his Artist Portrait series in the 2021/22 season, to learn more about his journey to becoming a musician, his relationship with the LSO, and more.
Retirement Wishes for Colin Paris, LSO Co-Principal Double Bass
This month Colin Paris, LSO Co-Principal Double Bass, says goodbye to the LSO, after 33 years as a Member of the Orchestra.
