Principal Contra Bassoon (1963–1992)
The LSO is sad to hear that Peter Francis passed away on 25 January 2014, peacefully at home in the Isle of Wight. He was 87.
Peter was a member of the Bassoon section from 1963 to 1992 becoming Principal Contra Bassoon in 1970. He served as a Director on the LSO Board from 1977 to 1980.
The LSO is deeply saddened to hear of the death, on Monday 20 January 2014 at the age of 80, of its former Principal Conductor Claudio Abbado.
Abbado was the LSO's 12th Principal Conductor, succeeding André Previn in 1979, and holding the post until 1987. He also held the titles of Principal Guest Conductor (1975–79) and Music Director (1984–87).
Principal Oboe (1989–2012)
The LSO is greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Principal Oboe Kieron Moore on 22 October 2012 after a long illness.
Kieron Moore was born in 1963 in Bishops Stortford. Whilst studying with Lady Evelyn Barbirolli at the age of 16, Kieron was awarded an Associated Board Scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Music. During his studies at the Academy, he won all the prizes for wind playing, including the oboe prize in his first year.
It is with deep sadness that the LSO announces the death of its esteemed President, Sir Colin Davis.
Sir Colin first conducted the LSO in 1959 and became Principal Conductor in 1995. He was the longest serving Principal Conductor in the LSO’s history and has been at the head of the LSO family for many years. His musicianship and his humanity have been cherished by musicians and audiences alike.
First Violin (1966–1991); Personnel Manager (1991–1999)
The LSO was saddened to hear of the death of former LSO violinist Terry Morton on 15 January 2012.
Terry was born in Sheffield and studied the violin at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. He joined the LSO as a member of the Second Violin section in 1966 following nine years with the Hallé Orchestra.
