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.
Retirement Wishes for Hilary Jones
This month we say a fond goodbye to Hilary Jones, Cello, who became a Member of the Orchestra in 1992.
Obituary: Dvora Lewis, 1936-2020
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of Dvora Lewis, former Head of PR for the LSO.
Welcome to Sofia Silva Sousa, our new Viola
This month, Sofia Silva Sousa will join the LSO viola section. Get to know a little more about her.
LSO Local: One weekend, 20+ Performances
Over the weekend of 25–27 September 2020, LSO musicians gave performances all across London (and beyond) as part of our very first LSO Local weekend. With players leading on every aspect of their own events, this special project brought music out to venues local to you, including LSO St Luke’s and our warehouse in Tottenham. 32 members (plus a few good friends) took part, not to mention members of the London Symphony Chorus, putting on over 20 performances in just three days.
Obituary: Rinat Ibragimov, 1960 – 2020
We were deeply saddened to receive the news of the death of the LSO’s beloved Principal Emeritus Double Bass, Rinat Ibragimov.
Obituary: Erich Gruenberg, 1924–2020
The LSO is saddened to learn of the death of our very distinguished former leader (1962-65), Erich Gruenberg, at the age of 95.
Keeping on trucking with St John Ambulance
When you find your usually busy truck and drivers at an an enforced standstill, what better thing to do than to offer your spare capacity to those on the frontlines?
