Obituary
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Obituary: David Cripps
The LSO was saddened to hear of the death of David Cripps, former Principal Horn of the Orchestra, who passed away on 22 June 2024.
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Sir Andrew Davis, 1944–2024
The LSO was saddened to hear of the death of conductor Sir Andrew Davis, a central figure in British music for many decades.
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Obituary: Peter Eötvös, 1944–2024
The LSO was saddened to hear of the death of conductor and composer Péter Eötvös, who passed away on 24 March.
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Obituary: Robin Brightman, 1949–2023
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of Robin Brightman, member of the Violin section from 1977 to 2009.
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Obituary: Dennis Gaines, 1935–2023
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of Dennis Gaines, member of the Violin section from 1966 to 1988.
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Obituary: John Gould, 1940–2023
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of John Gould, member of the Viola section from 1963 to 1966.
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Obituary: Ernest Greaves, 1927–2023
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of Ernest Greaves, Sub-Principal Cello from 1965 to 1970.
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Obituary: Roger Groves, 1943–2023
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of Roger Groves, former member of the Trombone section.
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Obituary: William Paton Brown, 1932–2022
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the passing of Bill Brown, former LSO violinist.
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Obituary: Terry Edwards, 1939–2022
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of choral conductor Terry Edwards.
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Obituary: William Bennett
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of William Bennett, former Principal Flute, on Wednesday 11 May at the age of 86.