Stories
On master violin maker Antonio Stradivari
Across the 2019/20 season, the LSO will be joined by a number of soloists who are lucky enough to play Stradivarius violins (and a viola!). Here’s a look this Autumn’s featured ‘Strad’ and some history on the master violin maker himself!
From the Archive: Elgar's Cello Concerto – 100 Year Anniversary
On 27 October 1919, the LSO performed the world premiere of one of the most popular works in the repertoire: Elgar’s Cello Concerto. It may be popular now, but it wasn’t always the case…
Alex Ho's advice for the next four Soundhub members
We catch up with Alex Ho, who tells us about his year on the LSO Soundhub composers’ scheme, and gives his advice to those applying for next year.
Panufnik Legacies III: Donghoon Shin
Following the release of the third album in the Panufnik Legacies series, which features brand new music from alumni of the LSO Panufnik Composers Scheme, we asked the composers themselves to tell us a little more about their experience writing for and recording with the Orchestra. In this interview, get to know Donghoon Shin.
Sir Simon Rattle on the music of Betsy Jolas
Sir Simon Rattle talks to us about Franco-American composer Betsy Jolas and how her latest work A Little Summer Suite came about.
Ravel in Spain
We explore the Iberian influence on many of composer Maurice Ravel’s greatest works, from Rhapsodie espagnole to Boléro.
