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.

Press Release: LSO appoints Sir Antonio Pappano as Chief Conductor

Retirement Wishes for Colin Renwick, the LSO’s longest serving member

This month we say a fond goodbye to Colin Renwick, the LSO’s longest serving member.

Obituary: John Duffy

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of John Duffy, former LSO Double Bass and later Personnel Manager, on 14 February.

Obituary: Osian Ellis (1928–2021)

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of Osian Ellis, former Principal Harp.

LSO Discovery: The Healing Power of Music

When the coronavirus pandemic started at the end of March 2020, LSO Discovery’s long-standing work in three Barts Health NHS Trust hospitals in East London, like so much of our other activity, ground to a halt.

Obituary: John Georgiadis (1939–2021)

The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of former Leader John Georgiadis.