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Retirement Wishes for Christine Pendrill
This month we say a fond goodbye to Christine Pendrill, LSO Principal Cor Anglais, one of our longest-serving Members, and a prominent presence on the front row of the woodwind section. Gareth Davies, Principal Flute, writes for his colleague.

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.

Press Release: London Symphony Orchestra names leading American composer and conductor André J Thomas as Associate Artist

Obituary: Harrison Birtwistle, 1934–2022
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of the composer Sir Harrison Birtwistle on 18 April 2022 at the age of 87.

Welcome to Jonathan Maloney, our new Fourth Horn
This month Jonathan Maloney joins the LSO horn section. Get to know a little more about him.

Retirement Wishes for Jennie Brown
This month we say a fond goodbye to Jennie Brown, cello, who became a Member of the Orchestra in 1982.

London Symphony Orchestra names Barbara Hannigan as Associate Artist

Obituary: James Holland, 1933–2022
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death in January of former Principal Percussionist, James Holland.

Tangram’s Lunar New Year Premieres: Sticky Rice, Beijing Duck, and a Musical Party
Join trailblazing Associate Artists, Tangram, for their third Lunar New Year Premieres concert

Retirement Wishes for Dominic Morgan
This month we say a fond goodbye to Dominic Morgan, Principal Contrabassoon, who became a Member of the Orchestra in 1994.

Welcome to David Cohen, our new Principal Cello
This month David Cohen joins the LSO cello section. Get to know a little more about him.

Welcome to James Fountain, our new Principal Trumpet
This month James Fountain joins the LSO brass section. Get to know a little more about him.