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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.

Obituary: Denis Wick, 1931–2025

The LSO is saddened to hear of the passing of Denis Wick, Principal Emeritus Trombone.

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.

Farewell to Carmine Lauri

This month we say a fond goodbye to Carmine Lauri, LSO Co-Leader, who became a Member of the Orchestra in 1997. He departed from the LSO in January 2025 to pursue his own musical projects in his home country, Malta.

Welcome to Ferran Garcerà Perelló, our new Principal Bass Clarinet

Ferran Garcerà Perelló joins the LSO Clarinet section. Get to know a little more about him.

Welcome to Olatz Ruiz de Gordejuela, our new second Violin

Olatz Ruiz de Gordejuela joins the LSO Second Violin section. Get to know a little more about her.

Four new Soundhub Members Announced

Welcoming the four new composers on the LSO Soundhub scheme: Hugo Bell, Sze Ying Chan, Rachael Gibson and Joseph Howard

Welcome to Eivind Ringstad, our new Principal Viola

Eivind Ringstad joins the LSO Viola section. Get to know a little more about him.

Martin France: 1964–2024

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Martin France, a legendary drummer from the jazz world who played with the LSO on numerous occasions.

Press Release: London Symphony Orchestra starts work on transformation of LSO St Luke's

State of the art facilities for its acclaimed education, community and recording programmes opening in Autumn 2025.