Stories
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.
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.
Sunwook Kim: My Concert Day
Get a quick fix of incredible music: My Half Six Fix Experience
Our Half Six Fix concerts are 60-minute bursts of music to kick-start your evening. James Drury went along to find out more.
André J Thomas: Gospel Explosion
‘Gospel music does not apologise. It comes straight out, fiery and quick. It’s like lighting a firecracker – you start with a sizzle and that’s it.’
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, former 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.
