Leonard Bernstein and the LSO
Videos, photos and more featuring conductor, composer and LSO President 1987–90, Leonard Bernstein
Leonard Bernstein was a composer, conductor, pianist, author, educator and activist. He first conducted the London Symphony Orchestra in 1966, and there began a 24-year relationship that would see him named LSO President.
In total, Bernstein conducted 36 performances with the LSO between 1966 and 1990, including seven tours throughout the UK and the world. Many of his concerts were recorded, and he also conducted seven dedicated recording sessions with the Orchestra. Over the last six decades, we have performed Bernstein’s music under 42 different conductors, on top of Bernstein himself.
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MacMillan and Shostakovich 12
Gianandrea Noseda and Nicola Benedetti
Thursday 3 April 2025 • 7pm
James MacMillan's dedicatee Nicola Benedetti performs his Violin Concerto No 2 and Principal Guest Conductor Gianandrea Noseda conducts Shostakovich Symphony No 12.
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On Tour in Bristol
Gianandrea Noseda and Nicola Benedetti
Saturday 5 April 2025 • 7pm
Shostakovich in both revolutionary and festive mood, alongside a MacMillan Concerto, written especially for Nicola Benedetti.
Half Six Fix: Schubert and Prokofiev
Gianandrea Noseda
Wednesday 9 April 2025 • 6.30pm
Gianandrea Noseda introduces works by Franz Schubert and Sergei Prokofiev in this early-evening Half Six Fix concert, filled with edge-of-your-seat intensity.
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Videos
Stories
What was Leonard Bernstein's relationship with the LSO?
From his first concert in 1966, to becoming LSO President in 1987, Bernstein had a close relationship with the LSO that spanned 24 years.
Five of Bernstein's Best Recordings with the LSO
From Mahler’s Symphonies to his own Candide, here are just five highlights of Bernstein’s recording sessions with the LSO.
