Stories

Sir Simon Rattle: The 2024/25 Season
Our Conductor Emeritus introduces his 2024/25 season and the musical celebrations planned for his 70th birthday.

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.

Happy World Piano Day
We celebrate Piano Day on the 88th day of the year, honouring the 88 keys of the piano. Browse videos, articles, future concerts and more, related to all things piano!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Meet Anselm McDonnell
Learn all about LSO Jerwood Composer+ Member Anselm McDonnell.

From the Archive: Sergei Prokofiev performs with the LSO, January 1924
Browse through a programme from 100 years ago today, when Prokofiev performed his First Piano Concerto with the LSO.

Meet Echo Morgan
Performance artist and art director for Tangram’s forthcoming production Nature Echo: meet Echo Morgan

Five Reasons to Love Mendelssohn's Elijah
Well-loved and steeped in tradition, Mendelssohn’s most monumental oratorio Elijah brings the sacred to life with operatic gusto.