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Read Full Post about Barbara Hannigan: The 2024/25 Season
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Barbara Hannigan: The 2024/25 Season

Barbara Hannigan, LSO Associate Artist, introduces her concerts in 2024/25.

Read Full Post about Classic FM Recommends in 2024/25
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Classic FM Recommends in 2024/25

Nine concerts in our 2024/25 season, hand-picked by our partner Classic FM.

Read Full Post about Michael Tilson Thomas: The 2024/25 Season
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Michael Tilson Thomas conducting the LSO

Michael Tilson Thomas: The 2024/25 Season

As our Conductor Laureate joins us to celebrate his 80th birthday in December 2024, friends and Members of the LSO look back over his decades-long relationship with the Orchestra.

Read Full Post about André J Thomas: Where gospel music started
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André J Thomas: Where gospel music started

André J Thomas explains the roots of American and symphonic gospel music.

Read Full Post about Sir Simon Rattle: The 2024/25 Season
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Sir Simon Rattle conducting the London Symphony Orchestra in the Barbican

Sir Simon Rattle: The 2024/25 Season

Our Conductor Emeritus introduces his 2024/25 season and the musical celebrations planned for his 70th birthday.

Read Full Post about Sir Antonio Pappano: The 2024/25 Season
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Sir Antonio Pappano conducts and smiles with the LSO at the Barbican

Sir Antonio Pappano: The 2024/25 Season

Our Chief Conductor introduces his 2024/25 season, from brand new works to British symphonies and opera classics.

Read Full Post about Happy World Piano Day
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Happy World Piano Day

On the 88th day of the year (referencing the 88 keys of the piano), we celebrate Piano Day. Browse videos, articles and future concerts related to all things piano!

Read Full Post about What you should know about Ralph Vaughan Williams
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What you should know about Ralph Vaughan Williams

Discover the life of Ralph Vaughan Williams, the quintessential British composer, known for his evocative symphonies, folk music collecting and enduring legacy.

Read Full Post about Five reasons to love Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloé
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Five reasons to love Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloé

Uncover the enchanting world of Maurice Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloé — an ethereal ballet that weaves together Ancient Greek tales of danger and desire.

Read Full Post about Orchestral Music's Most Romantic Moments
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Orchestral Music's Most Romantic Moments

From Mahler’s love song without words, to Beethoven’s pastoral melodies replete with birdsong. Enjoy some moments of romance with this pick of heart-warming orchestral tunes.

Read Full Post about Bertrand Chamayou: 2023/24 Artist Portrait
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Pianist Bertrand Chamayou

Bertrand Chamayou: 2023/24 Artist Portrait

Pianist Bertrand Chamayou introduces his 2023/24 Artist Portrait series, at the Barbican and LSO St Luke’s.

Read Full Post about Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha on Mendelssohn's Elijah
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Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha on Mendelssohn's Elijah

Star soprano Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha tells us why Mendelssohn’s most monumental oratorio Elijah is so revered.

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