Classic FM Recommends in 2025/26
Seven concerts in our 2025/26 season, hand-picked by our partner Classic FM.
Press Release: The LSO announces its 2025/26 season
The London Symphony Orchestra today announces its 2025/26 season at London’s Barbican Centre and LSO St Luke’s.
Welcome to Helena Buckie, our new Second Violin
Helena Buckie joins the LSO Second Violin section. Get to know a little more about her.
Shostakovich: a Guide to the Symphonies
Timmy Fisher guides us through an intense musical journey spanning almost 50 years, as we explore the symphonies of Dmitri Shostakovich.
Press Release: BMW Classics 2025
Sofia Gubaidulina, 1931–2025
The LSO is saddened to hear of the passing of Sofia Gubaidulina, a central figure in contemporary classical music.
The Sound of New York: Marsalis and Ellington
Ahead of our performance of Wynton Marsalis’ Symphony No 4 ’The Jungle’ and works by Duke Ellington, Philip Clark compares their musical interpretation of New York City.
Five Reasons to love Bartók's The Miraculous Mandarin
Discover Bartók’s The Miraculous Mandarin, from the shocking story to the scandalous premiere.
Obituary: Denis Wick, 1931–2025
The LSO is saddened to hear of the passing of Denis Wick, Principal Emeritus Trombone.
Interview with Barbara Hannigan
‘As a singer, I’m also an actor.’ LSO Associate Artist Barbara Hannigan on balancing of singing and conducting, curating programmes and her love of Joseph Haydn.
Press Release: World's most outstanding postgraduate musicians celebrated at Serpentine Gallery
Six composers appointed to the LSO Helen Hamlyn Panufnik Composers’ Scheme
The London Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the six composers who will take part in its annual LSO Helen Hamlyn Panufnik Composers’ Scheme in 2025/26, part of the Orchestra’s artist development programme supporting the next generation of musical talent.
