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London Symphony Orchestra announces changes to its family of conductors from the 2016/17 season

Gianandrea Noseda becomes Principal Guest Conductor
Michael Tilson Thomas becomes Conductor Laureate
André Previn becomes Conductor Emeritus

The London Symphony Orchestra today announces exciting changes to its line-up of conductors, taking effect from the 2016/17 season. Gianandrea Noseda joins Daniel Harding as Principal Guest Conductor; Michael Tilson Thomas becomes Conductor Laureate; and André Previn becomes Conductor Emeritus.

Press release: London Symphony Orchestra 2016/17 season at the Barbican

The London Symphony Orchestra today launches its 2016/17 season at London’s Barbican Centre, where the Orchestra has been Resident since it opened in 1982. An ambitious array of concerts are presented featuring the LSO’s close family of artists and guest stars. Highlights include:

Pierre Boulez: our Chairman's tribute

LSO Chairman and Sub-Leader Lennox Mackenzie remembers conductor and composer Pierre Boulez, who has died at the age of 90.

Pierre Boulez: Sir Simon Rattle's tribute

Sir Simon Rattle dedicated the performances of Pelléas et Mélisande on 9 & 10 January 2016 to Pierre Boulez. Here is the text of his tribute, spoken at the beginning of the performances, in full:

Obituary: Pierre Boulez (1925–2016)

The LSO is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Pierre Boulez, celebrated composer, conductor, musical thinker and modernist icon, on 5 January 2016.

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