Hannah Kendall: 'Creolised' sounds in O flower of fire
‘Through my music, I’m usually trying to evoke or even provoke various different emotions and feelings. That’s the case with O flower of fire, which is about the wrestle of faith.’
Kirill Gerstein: 2023/24 Spotlight Artist
Pianist Kirill Gerstein introduces the four pieces he will perform with the LSO as Spotlight Artist in the 2023/24 season.
Five Questions for the Notos Quartett
The Notos Quartett answer five questions on Richard Strauss’ music, and how they got together as a group.
Pappano: My relationship with the LSO
‘I’ve always had a very close relationship with the Orchestra. But I want that relationship to deepen. I hope I surprise them. I know they’ll surprise me.’
What you should know about Joseph Haydn
Explore the music, life and legacy of Austrian composer Joseph Haydn, the ‘father of the symphony’
LSO Jerwood Composer+: two new composers announced
Welcoming the two new composers on the LSO Jerwood Composer+ scheme: Rufus Isabel Elliot and Anselm McDonnell.
From the Archive: Pierre Monteux, Principal Conductor 1961–64
Learn more about the LSO’s Principal Conductor between 1961–64, Pierre Monteux
What you should know about Anton Bruckner
Explore the music, life and legacy of Austrian composer Anton Bruckner, whose symphonies came to be dubbed ‘cathedrals of sound’.
Welcome to Thomas Beer, our new viola player
This month we welcome a new member to the Orchestra, Thomas Beer, who joins the Viola section.
Welcome to Stefano Mengoli, our new first violin
This month we welcome a new member to the Orchestra, Stefano Mengoli, who joins the First Violin section.
Mantawoman: The Versatility of the Yangqin
Mantawoman, the alter ego of yangqin extraordinaire Reylon Yount, opens up about the instrument’s position on the musical outskirts, and the role it has played in her personal transformation.
Two Panufnik Composers Awarded Commissions
Two early-career composers commissioned through the LSO Panufnik Composers Scheme to write for the LSO in 2024/25.
