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Read Full Post about Patricia Kopatchinskaja: 2025/26 LSO Artist Portrait
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Patricia Kopatchinskaja holding her violin in her right hand with her left hand over her chest, looking at the audience with a smile on her face

Patricia Kopatchinskaja: 2025/26 LSO Artist Portrait

‘Whether it’s old or new music, it doesn’t matter to me. I am here and now, as are my musical partners and – most important – the listeners.’ Patricia Kopatchinskaja introduces her LSO Artist Portrait series, the three remarkable concertos she will be playing, and the ‘mysteries’ of music.

Read Full Post about Seong-Jin Cho: 2025/26 LSO Artist Portrait
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Pianist Seong-Jon Cho in front of a white wall, his shadow is visible on the wall. He is holding his hands in the air as if he would be playing the piano.

Seong-Jin Cho: 2025/26 LSO Artist Portrait

‘For me the music is the art of timing, as painting is the art of space.’ Pianist Seong-Jin Cho introduces his LSO Artist Portrait series, featuring three very different concertos, and a series of BBC Radio 3 Concerts at LSO St Luke’s.

Read Full Post about What you should know about Leoš Janáček
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What you should know about Leoš Janáček

Discover the fascinating story of Leoš Janáček, from tumultuous relationships to his game-changing operas.

Read Full Post about Lisa Batiashvili: 2024/25 LSO Artist Portrait
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Violinist Lisa Batiashvili and conductor Gianandrea Noseda performing in the Barbican Hall.

Lisa Batiashvili: 2024/25 LSO Artist Portrait

Violinist Lisa Batiashvili introduces her 2024/25 Artist Portrait series with the LSO.

Read Full Post about Sir Antonio Pappano: The 2025/26 Season
Sir Antonio Pappano Stories
Sir Antonio Pappano conducting the London Symphony Orchestra, facing the Orchestra on the conductor's podium, with both hands raised in the air

Sir Antonio Pappano: The 2025/26 Season

Sir Antonio Pappano begins his second season as Chief Conductor of the LSO, with works from British and American composers amongst the highlights.

Read Full Post about Classic FM Recommends in 2025/26
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Audience members taking their seats before a concert in the Barbican Hall.

Classic FM Recommends in 2025/26

Seven concerts in our 2025/26 season, hand-picked by our partner Classic FM.

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Read Full Post about Press Release: The LSO announces its 2025/26 season
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Press Release: The LSO announces its 2025/26 season

The London Symphony Orchestra today announces its 2025/26 season at London’s Barbican Centre and LSO St Luke’s.

Read Full Post about Welcome to Helena Buckie, our new Second Violin
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Helena Buckie standing while playing her violin looking to the right

Welcome to Helena Buckie, our new Second Violin

Helena Buckie joins the LSO Second Violin section. Get to know a little more about her.

Read Full Post about Press Release: BMW Classics 2025
Press Releases
Crowd listening to the LSO in Trafalgar Square, with the National Gallery in the background.

Press Release: BMW Classics 2025

Explore 2024/25

Our conductors introduce the programmes they’ve curated in the 2024/25 season.

Read Full Post about Sir Antonio Pappano: The 2024/25 Season
Sir Antonio Pappano Stories
Sir Antonio Pappano conducts and smiles with the LSO at the Barbican

Sir Antonio Pappano: The 2024/25 Season

Our Chief Conductor introduces his 2024/25 season, from brand new works to British symphonies and opera classics.

Read Full Post about Sir Simon Rattle: The 2024/25 Season
Sir Simon Rattle Stories
Sir Simon Rattle conducting the London Symphony Orchestra in the Barbican

Sir Simon Rattle: The 2024/25 Season

Our Conductor Emeritus introduces his 2024/25 season and the musical celebrations planned for his 70th birthday.

Read Full Post about Barbara Hannigan: The 2024/25 Season
Barbara Hannigan Stories
Barbara Hannigan conducting the LSO

Barbara Hannigan: The 2024/25 Season

Barbara Hannigan, LSO Associate Artist, introduces her concerts in 2024/25.

Read Full Post about Gianandrea Noseda: The 2024/25 Season
Gianandrea Noseda Stories
Gianandrea Noseda conducting the LSO

Gianandrea Noseda: The 2024/25 Season

Gianandrea Noseda, Principal Guest Conductor, introduces his 2024/25 season with the LSO, including music by Prokofiev, Shostakovich and Brahms.