Contessa Yoko Ceschina
1932–2015
The London Symphony Orchestra was greatly saddened to learn of the death over the weekend of 10/11 January 2015 of Contessa Yoko Ceschina, a loyal supporter of the Orchestra and a generous patron of music and the arts across the world.
Jonathan Moulds, philanthropist, awarded CBE for services to the LSO
LSO supporter Jonathan Moulds has been awarded a CBE for services to philanthropy in the New Year’s Honours list 2015.
Managing Director of the LSO, Kathryn McDowell, said: 'Jonathan Moulds has been on the LSO’s Board of Directors since 2005. He is Chair of the Orchestra’s Development Board, Advisory Council and Moving Music Campaign, and has been a patron of the LSO since 2001, making the largest single gift in the Orchestra’s history in 2012. We are very proud that his long service to the LSO has been recognised in this way.'
Singapore and Australia Tour
17–30 November 2014
For the first time in 30 years the Orchestra will visit Australia on this 2-week trip that also takes in Singapore. Principal Conductor Valery Gergiev will conduct Russian works from his homeland, and pianist Denis Matsuev will perform piano concertos by Rachmaninov and Prokofiev.
Philip J King
1948–2014
The London Symphony Orchestra is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Philip King – dedicated volunteer for 11 years – on 27 December 2014 following a prolonged illness.