Stories
Gianandrea Noseda on the 2023/24 Season
‘What is crucially important when we perform is to be able to tell a story, to be narrators,’ says Gianandrea Noseda, LSO Principal Guest Conductor. He introduces his 2023/24 season, including music by Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich and Carl Orff.
Sir Simon Rattle: The 2023/24 Season
‘This is music that suits the LSO so perfectly, with their virtuosity, passion, and their sense of humour and refinement.’
Matthew Gibson on Shostakovich Symphony No 7
Matthew Gibson, LSO Double Bass, listens to the LSO’s recording of Shostakovich’s Seventh Symphony on Apple Music Classical, and recalls performing it in December 2019.
An Interview with Soundhub Composer Tonia Ko
Soundhub Member Tonia Ko’s creative evolution has been largely guided by three conceptual pillars: texture, physical movement and the relationship between melody and memory.
Dreams, Myths and Histories: John Adams' Harmonielehre
A deep dive into John Adams’ symphonic epic.
Five things you might not know about Prokofiev's Symphony No 3
Sergei Prokofiev’s creativity was evident from his early years as a child prodigy, when he was said to have composed his first opera at the age of nine. The composer believed his Symphony No 3 to be one of his greatest creative achievements (and he was right!), but how well do you know the piece? Read on to find out more about the story behind this fascinating work.
LSO St Luke’s: 20th Anniversary
March 2023 marks 20 years since LSO St Luke’s first opened to the public. In that time, we have been thrilled to welcome thousands of performers, creatives and audience members, from London and further afield.
Five Questions with Lisa Batiashvili: Beethoven Edition
The History of LSO St Luke's: Frequently Asked Questions
Delve into the history of LSO St Luke’s, our venue on Old Street housed in a deconsecrated Hawksmoor Church.
Six Questions with Eric Lu: Beethoven Edition
We caught up with Eric Lu about what initially attracted him to the piano in his early years and the significance of Ludwig van Beethoven’s music, ahead of his concert debut with the Orchestra next week.
Five things you should know about Kurt Weill's Lady in the Dark (and the Symphonic Nocturne)
Have you heard of it before? Read on to find out more about the piece and the story behind it.
