Roger Groves joined the LSO in 1975 and was a member of the Trombone section for over ten years. He can be heard on the Star Wars soundtrack. He sat on the Board of Directors from 1984-85. Roger passed away on 26 April 2023 after a brave battle with cancer.
We send our condolences to Roger’s family and friends.
Further Reading

Sofia Gubaidulina, 1931–2025
The LSO is saddened to hear of the passing of Sofia Gubaidulina, a central figure in contemporary classical music.

Obituary: Denis Wick, 1931–2025
The LSO is saddened to hear of the passing of Denis Wick, Principal Emeritus Trombone.

Martin France: 1964–2024
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Martin France, a legendary drummer from the jazz world who played with the LSO on numerous occasions.