Stories
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.’
What you should know about Joseph Haydn
Explore the music, life and legacy of Austrian composer Joseph Haydn, the ‘father of the symphony’
From the Archive: Pierre Monteux, Principal Conductor 1961–64
Learn more about the LSO’s Principal Conductor between 1961–64, Pierre Monteux
What you should know about Anton Bruckner
Explore the music, life and legacy of Austrian composer Anton Bruckner, whose symphonies came to be dubbed ‘cathedrals of sound’.
Mantawoman: The Versatility of the Yangqin
Mantawoman, the alter ego of yangqin extraordinaire Reylon Yount, opens up about the instrument’s position on the musical outskirts, and the role it has played in her personal transformation.
Welcome to the LSO's newest Leaders
Get to know two of our newest Members.
Sir Simon Rattle: LSO Music Director 2017–23
Our musicians share some of their favourite moments of Sir Simon Rattle’s tenure as LSO Music Director (2017–23), from conga lines in the Barbican Hall to performing at Tate Modern.
Betsy Jolas: These Beautiful Years
An interview with 96-year-old composer Betsy Jolas before the premiere of her new work for the LSO and Sir Simon Rattle, Ces belles années… .
The Birth of the London Symphony Orchestra
In 1904 four brass players hatched a plan on a train to Manchester to form a new orchestra, run as a co-operative, and so the London Symphony Orchestra was born.
Re-imagining Julius Eastman's Piano Piece I-IV
Des Oliver, LSO Jerwood Composer+ participant, discusses the ins and outs of transcribing and arranging Piano Piece I-IV, based on piano miniatures by the American composer, pianist and vocalist Julius Eastman.
Sir Simon Rattle: Turangalîla & Betsy Jolas
From first being wowed by Messiaen’s Turangalîla-Symphonie aged eleven, to commissioning now 96-year-old Betsy Jolas, Sir Simon Rattle discusses the that will feature in his final concerts at the Barbican as LSO Music Director.
LSO Panufnik Scheme Interview: Litha Efthymiou
Ahead of the LSO Panufnik Scheme Workshops on 31 May, composer Litha Efthymiou to discusses her brand new work Through that Twilight Sky.
