Stories
An Introduction to Helmut Lachenmann
Ahead of our performance of My Melodies, Philip Clark explores the fascinating sonic world of German composer Helmut Lachenmann.
Beethoven: a Guide to the Symphonies
Composer and author Jan Swafford guides us through the game-changing symphonies of Ludwig van Beethoven, from first to last.
Interview with Sir Antonio Pappano
‘At the age of 12, I knew that music was going to be my life.’ As he starts a new chapter as Chief Conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Antonio Pappano tells us more about his background, influences, and what it’s like to conduct the LSO.
Five reasons to love Holst's The Planets
Gustav Holst’s The Planets is an iconic British work written on a cosmic scale. Discover more about the charm of a piece that still surprises listeners today.
Sir James MacMillan and the LSO
After the world premiere of his Concerto for Orchestra on 11 September, we look back on three decades of collaboration with Sir James MacMillan.
Tangram, Our Associate Artists at LSO St Luke's
Over the last two years, the trailblazing collective Tangram have combined music, theatre and visual projections in their spectacular performances. Look back at their incredible work and find out more about what is coming next.
Gianandrea Noseda: The 2024/25 Season
Gianandrea Noseda, Principal Guest Conductor, introduces his 2024/25 season with the LSO, including music by Prokofiev, Shostakovich and Brahms.
Interview with Mané Galoyan
Soprano Mané Galoyan discusses her performance of Berthe in LSO Live’s new release of Giacomo Meyerbeer’s Le Prophète.
Interview with Sally Beamish
Sally Beamish discusses her work Distans ahead of it’s UK premiere at the Barbican on 20 June.
From the Archive: Thomas Busby's Speech
Images and transcript of the never-before-seen speech from our archive, written by founding member, Thomas Busby.
How the LSO became THE film music orchestra
Is your favourite film music the bursting opening of Star Wars? The stirring brass of Superman? The eerie swirl of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets? Whichever you love, it’s likely the London Symphony Orchestra recorded it.
The Making of 'Always Moving' 2024/25
Go behind the scenes of the LSO’s 2024/25 season film and artwork, which uses EEG technology to capture the emotions of LSO audience members as they listen to the Orchestra.
