Patrons
Get closer to the music.
Patrons of the London Symphony Orchestra love great music and share our vision for the future. Our Patrons play a vital role in helping us to achieve our ambitions, from concerts at the Barbican and worldwide touring, to LSO Discovery learning programmes and projects in the local community. Patrons help to sustain the depth and integrity of our work and enable us to look forward to an exciting and secure future.
Join
Become an LSO Patron and play a vital role in helping us to achieve our ambitions.
‘You feel that the LSO can go anywhere with you. And you feel they’re a family. They look after each other.’ – Sir Simon Rattle
Benefits for Patrons
- Enhanced priority booking for the LSO’s Barbican concert season, with a personalised booking service
- Access to premium seats for the LSO’s London concert season
- Invitations to:
- The LSO Season Opening reception at the Barbican, in September of each year
- The annual Orchestra Supporter party*
- The annual Patrons’ Supported Concert and dinner*
- The annual LSO Discovery showcase and other Discovery events
- An annual celebration for the Closing of our Season at the Barbican and occasional drinks receptions
- Access to the annual series of LSO Insight events, which include interviews with artists, LSO musicians, and social events*
- Regular updates about the LSO’s work, including the LSO’s Living Music magazine
- Thanks in LSO-produced programmes
*Additional costs apply to selected special events.
Membership Levels
Bronze (£1,500–£2,499)
Bronze Patrons enjoy exclusive opportunities to connect with the Orchestra at concerts and special events throughout the year.
Benefit value £315
Donation £1,185–£2,184
Silver (£2,500–£4,999)
- An invitation to the annual Patrons’ Chair Endow event, usually hosted in a private home, featuring an intimate recital by an LSO musician
Benefit value £450
Donation £2,050–£4,549
Gold (£5,000–£9,999)
- An invitation to the annual Patrons’ Chair Endow event, usually hosted in a private home, featuring an intimate recital by an LSO musician
- Two VIP tickets for the LSO Season Opening at the Barbican
- An opportunity to attend one LSO Artists Dinner and meet some of the enviable family of soloists and conductors working with the LSO
Benefit value £750
Donation £4,250–£9,249
Diamond (£10,000–£14,999)
- An invitation to the annual Patrons’ Chair Endow event, usually hosted in a private home, featuring an intimate recital by an LSO musician
- Two VIP tickets for the LSO Season Opening at the Barbican
- An opportunity to attend one LSO Artists Dinner and meet some of the enviable family of soloists and conductors working with the LSO
- Attendance at the annual Season Preview Lunch, a rare opportunity to learn about the Orchestra’s artistic plans for the year ahead at an intimate lunch with the LSO Managing Director, Chair and playing Board members
Benefit value £1070
Donation £8930–£13,929
For tax reasons we inform you that a compulsory charge is made to cover the benefits we offer to our Patrons. A donation is requested, but not required to support the work of the LSO, which qualifies for Gift Aid.
Get In Touch
To join by getting in touch, or to find out more about becoming an LSO Patron, please contact:
Emma Kjellin Senior Individual Giving Manager
emma.kjellin@lso.co.uk | +44 20 7382 2542
If you wish to make a contribution as a Patron but you do not wish to receive benefits or attend events, you can make a donation-only gift to the LSO at each level of membership. Please contact us for more information, or to discuss a variation of full LSO Patrons membership.
Higher levels of support are available, including membership of our Chief Conductor’s Circle
Other Membership Options
Friends
Friends form a community at the heart of the LSO, sharing in our achievements and helping us to go further with our ambitions.
Pioneers
A membership programme aimed at under-45s who share our belief in the transformative power of music.
Artists’ Circle
Artists’ Circle members share our commitment to make outstanding music with the world’s finest musicians.
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