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Season Opening: MacMillan and Sibelius 1
Sir Antonio Pappano
Wednesday 11 September 2024 • 7pm
Sir Antonio Pappano opens a new chapter as Chief Conductor of the LSO, conjuring stunning landscapes from Nielsen and Sibelius – and a world premiere by Sir James MacMillan.
Elgar and Holst The Planets
Sir Antonio Pappano and Vilde Frang
Thursday 12 September 2024 • 7pm
Two giants of British music, and two blistering orchestral works from the early 20th century. Sir Antonio Pappano begins his first season as Chief Conductor of the LSO, joined by Vilde Frang for Elgar's Violin Concerto.
Rachmaninoff and Saint-Saëns 'Organ' Symphony
Sir Antonio Pappano, Yuja Wang and Anna Lapwood • NB: Change of programme
Sunday 15 September 2024 • 7pm
Berlioz goes to a Roman Carnival, Saint-Saëns gives a Symphony from the organ, and Serge Rachmaninoff shows youthful exuberance in his First Piano Concerto. Sir Antonio Pappano continues his first season as Chief Conductor, joined by Anna Lapwood and Yuja Wang.
Chopin and Mahler 1
Sir Antonio Pappano and Yuja Wang • NB: Change of programme
Thursday 19 September 2024 • 7pm
A celebration of pure romance in Frédéric Chopin’s lyrical Second Piano Concerto, while Gustav Mahler embraces the earth in his brilliant, bold First Symphony. Sir Antonio Pappano continues his opening concerts as Chief Conductor, joined by soloist Yuja Wang.
Life on Our Planet in Concert (PG)
A Netflix Original Documentary
Thursday 17 October 2024 • 7.30pm
A natural history concert experience: Netflix’s Life on Our Planet, with highlights from the series and an incredible live score.
Mahler 2, 'Resurrection'
Michael Tilson Thomas at 80
Sunday 20 October 2024 • 7pm
Gustav Mahler’s glorious Second Symphony, conducted by the LSO's Conductor Laureate MTT as he celebrates his 80th birthday.
Mahler 2, 'Resurrection'
Michael Tilson Thomas at 80
Wednesday 23 October 2024 • 7pm
Gustav Mahler’s glorious Second Symphony, conducted by the LSO's Conductor Laureate MTT as he celebrates his 80th birthday.
Half Six Fix: Beethoven
François-Xavier Roth
Wednesday 30 October 2024 • 6.30pm
François-Xavier Roth introduces and conducts the LSO in Beethoven's Symphony No 1 in this 60-minute Half Six Fix concert.
Adámek and Beethoven
François-Xavier Roth and Isabelle Faust
Thursday 31 October 2024 • 7pm
Hear early Beethoven in a playful mood, plus Ondřej Adámek's concerto featuring violinist Isabelle Faust, conducted by François-Xavier Roth.
Symphonic Gospel: Celebration and Praise
André J Thomas
Sunday 3 November 2024 • 7pm
Experience the unrestrained power of American gospel music, combined with the symphonic sound of the LSO and a chorus of over 250 voices.
Mendelssohn and Schubert 'The Great'
Daniele Rustioni and Francesca Dego
Thursday 7 November 2024 • 7pm
Three beautifully contrasting piece: Liszt in fine form, Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto and Schubert's 'Great' Symphony.
Sibelius, Prokofiev and Stravinsky
Klaus Mäkelä and Andrej Power
Sunday 10 November 2024 • 7pm
Klaus Mäkelä conducts Stravinsky's groundbreaking ballet that changed the classical world forever and Prokofiev's globe-trotting Second Violin Concerto, performed by LSO Leader Andrej Power.
