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Obituary: Dvora Lewis, 1936-2020
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of Dvora Lewis, former Head of PR for the LSO.
Welcome to Sofia Silva Sousa, our new Viola
This month, Sofia Silva Sousa will join the LSO viola section. Get to know a little more about her.
Obituary: Rinat Ibragimov, 1960 – 2020
We were deeply saddened to receive the news of the death of the LSO’s beloved Principal Emeritus Double Bass, Rinat Ibragimov.
Obituary: Erich Gruenberg, 1924–2020
The LSO is saddened to learn of the death of our very distinguished former leader (1962-65), Erich Gruenberg, at the age of 95.
Obituary: Barry Tuckwell (1931-2020)
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of Barry Tuckwell, former Principal Horn of the LSO.
Saying goodbye and good luck to Tim Hugh
In October 2019 we say a heartfelt goodbye to Principal Cello Tim Hugh, who became a Member of the LSO in 1995. Here we take a look back at his career with the Orchestra.
Wishing a fond farewell to Jonathan Lipton
Angela Barnes reflects on the career of LSO Horn player Jonathan Lipton, who became a Member of the Orchestra in 1987.
Welcome to José Moreira, our new double bass
Last month we welcomed a new member to the Orchestra, José Moreira, who joins the Double Bass section.
Welcome to Laura Dixon, our new First Violin
Last month we welcomed a new member to the Orchestra, Laura Dixon, who joins the First Violin section.
Farewell to Nigel Broadbent, First Violin
On Thursday 21 December we say goodbye to one of the stalwarts of the London Symphony Orchestra, First Violinist Nigel Broadbent, who retires after 38 years in the Orchestra.
A farewell to Patrick Harrild, Principal Tuba
After nearly 30 years as the man in the Principal Tuba seat, Patrick Harrild’s last official day as a Member of the London Symphony Orchestra has dawned. Tonight he’ll play his last concert – Mahler 7 with Gianandrea Noseda and Berg Violin Concerto with Janine Jansen – before he heads off into retirement.
