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Read Full Post about Welcome to the LSO's newest Leaders
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Welcome to the LSO's newest Leaders

Get to know two of our newest Members.

Read Full Post about Sir Simon Rattle: LSO Music Director 2017–23
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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.

Read Full Post about Betsy Jolas: These Beautiful Years
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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… .

Read Full Post about The Birth of the London Symphony Orchestra
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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.

Read Full Post about Re-imagining Julius Eastman's Piano Piece I-IV
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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.

Read Full Post about Sir Simon Rattle: Turangalîla & Betsy Jolas
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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.

Read Full Post about LSO Panufnik Scheme Interview: Litha Efthymiou
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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.

Read Full Post about LSO Panufnik Scheme Interview: Robin Haigh
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LSO Panufnik Scheme Interview: Robin Haigh

Ahead of the LSO Panufnik Scheme Workshops on 31 May, we interviewed LSO Panufnik composer Robin Haigh to discuss his brand new work DRIFTWOOD.

Read Full Post about Rafael Marino Arcaro: i swallow clouds
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Rafael Marino Arcaro: i swallow clouds

Ahead of the workshopping of Rafael Marino Arcaro’s brand new piece i swallow clouds on 31 May at LSO St Luke’s, Arcaro gave us some insight on the inspiration and process behind writing his new work.

Read Full Post about Pappano: 'That's what a conductor is, you are serving the music'
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Pappano: 'That's what a conductor is, you are serving the music'

Sir Antonio Pappano discusses what it means to be a conductor, and his own personal conducting style.

Read Full Post about Composer Jonathan Woolgar on Symphonic Message: "Wach auf!"
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Composer Jonathan Woolgar on Symphonic Message: "Wach auf!"

Ahead of LSO Futures on 28 May, we interviewed LSO Panufnik composer Jonathan Woolgar to discuss his brand new work Symphonic Message: “Wach Auf”, a sonic wake-up call that begins with a blazing explosion of sound.

Read Full Post about What to Expect from LSO Futures 2023
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What to Expect from LSO Futures 2023

One orchestra, twelve notes, infinite possibilities. Find out what’s in store from our LSO Futures concert this May.

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