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What was Leonard Bernstein's relationship with the LSO?
From his first concert in 1966, to becoming LSO President in 1987, Leonard Bernstein had a close relationship with the LSO that spanned 24 years.
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Five of Bernstein's Best Recordings with the LSO
From Mahler’s Symphonies to his own Candide, here are just five highlights of Leonard Bernstein’s recording sessions with the LSO.
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Seven times classical music was used in film
Delve into this list of iconic classical music pieces featured in film which you may recognise.
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What you should know about Béla Bartók
Delve into the life and history of Béla Bartók, composer and ethnomusicologist, who had a dedication to collecting and transcribing folk music and dances.
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Susanna Mälkki: Journey to worlds of dreams
Susanna Mälkki discusses why she chose music by Scriabin, Ravel and Debussy for her upcoming concert with the LSO and pianist Kirill Gerstein.
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Duncan Ward: Showcasing Global Groove and Dramatic Tales
‘The audience should float away from the 16 November concert with a new sense of community … they will have sung their hearts out, and I hope they feel the warmth and spirit of collective musical magic’ – Duncan Ward
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Hannah Kendall: 'Creolised' sounds in O flower of fire
‘Through my music, I’m usually trying to evoke or even provoke various different emotions and feelings. That’s the case with O flower of fire, which is about the wrestle of faith.’
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Kirill Gerstein: 2023/24 Spotlight Artist
Pianist Kirill Gerstein introduces the four pieces he will perform with the LSO as Spotlight Artist in the 2023/24 season.
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Five Questions for the Notos Quartett
The Notos Quartett answer five questions on Richard Strauss’ music, and how they got together as a group.
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Pappano: My relationship with the LSO
‘I’ve always had a very close relationship with the Orchestra. But I want that relationship to deepen. I hope I surprise them. I know they’ll surprise me.’
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What you should know about Joseph Haydn
Explore the music, life and legacy of Austrian composer Joseph Haydn, the ‘father of the symphony’
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From the Archive: Pierre Monteux, Principal Conductor 1961–64
Learn more about the LSO’s Principal Conductor between 1961–64, Pierre Monteux