Stories
Panufnik Legacies III: Patrick Giguère
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 Patrick Giguère.
Interview with Elim Chan
In December 2014, Elim Chan became the first female winner of the Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition, subsequently becoming Assistant Conductor of the Orchestra for one year. Since then, she’s returned to guest conduct the Orchestra every season.
Gianandrea Noseda on Shostakovich
LSO Principal Guest Conductor Gianandrea Noseda’s explains his motivation to showcase the complete cycle of Shostakovich symphonies cycle with the Orchestra, which began during its 2017/18 season.
In Profile: Janine Jansen
This season sees the return of violinist Janine Jansen, who will be performing Jean Sibelius’ Violin Concerto with the LSO conducted by Sir Simon Rattle. Find our more about her career and her history with the LSO.
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.
