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25/08/2026

Today we celebrate the birthday of Leonard Bernstein, a composer and conductor whose relationship with the LSO spanned more than two decades. ❤️

Between 1966 and 1990, Bernstein conducted 36 concerts with the Orchestra, leaving behind a remarkable musical legacy that continues to inspire us today.

To mark the occasion, watch our performance of his deeply moving Kaddish (Symphony No 3), recorded at the opening of our 2025/26 season with soprano Katharina Konradi and the London Symphony Chorus.

23/08/2026

Abducted to the Underworld, tricked into eating pomegranate seeds, and destined to spend part of each year below the earth... 🌿🍎

The ancient Greek myth of Persephone has inspired artists for centuries. In her evocative tone poem, Imogen Holst brings the story to life, showing the changing seasons and the journey between darkness and light.

Here we are performing Persephone with Sir Antonio Pappano at the Barbican in April 2026.

22/08/2026

Seas the day!🌊

On this day in 1862 Claude Debussy was born. The impressionist composer is most famous for Clair de lune, Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune and La mer - performed here with Jonathan Stockhammer.

What's your favourite Debussy work? Let us know in the comments⬇️

21/08/2026

From bagpipes...to the bass clarinet!

Some might call Janáček’s The Excursions of Mr Brouček a rather unusual opera. To find out more, we sat down with Principal Bass Clarinet Ferran Garcerà Perelló to take a closer look at Janáček’s writing for bass clarinet, along with a unique addition to the orchestra...

Watch the video to hear Ferran’s thoughts on the music and what it’s like to bring this fantastical journey to life.

Head to the link to the album coming on 4 September: https://lnk.to/MrBroucek02

20/08/2026

Discover the perfect end-of-summer vibes with our Chill playlist.😎

September is fast approaching, so why not slow down and enjoy the final days of summer with some calming music? Our curated selection features music from across the classical spectrum, perfect for relaxing or treating your ears to some nice easy listening.

Head to the comments for the link to your new favourite chill-out playlist.

19/08/2026

Happy Birthday to the wonderful Vilde Frang! 🎉🎻

To celebrate, we're revisiting her breathtaking performance of Elgar's powerful Violin Concerto with us and Sir Antonio Pappano.

We are looking forward to sharing the stage on tour in the season ahead. 💙

This weekend we had the pleasure of performing Berlioz's spectacular Requiem at the BBC Proms! 🌟 Our brilliant Chief Con...
18/08/2026

This weekend we had the pleasure of performing Berlioz's spectacular Requiem at the BBC Proms! 🌟

Our brilliant Chief Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano was at the helm for this cinematic work, a sonic portrait of 'mankind gathered together on the last day'. Requiring a colossal ten timpanists and four separate brass groups, this Requiem is undeniably epic. 🤩

We were overjoyed to be joined by tenor Julien Henric, the BBC Symphony Chorus and London Symphony Chorus for this monumental piece! 🎼

Photo credit: Chris Christodoulou

A concert with the 'Fifth Beatle!'🪲George Martin was The Beatles' long running producer and creative collaborator and in...
18/08/2026

A concert with the 'Fifth Beatle!'🪲

George Martin was The Beatles' long running producer and creative collaborator and in August 1990 as part of our Summer Pops series, Martin conducted the LSO and The King's Singers in a programme of Beatles music at the Barbican Centre. The evening featured hits like Eleanor Rigby, Yesterday, Penny Lane, Yellow Submarine as well as a special appearance by actor Victor Spinetti!

George Martin originally studied piano and composition at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama so it wasn't a concert far from his days as a student!

Have a read of the programme below and let us know if you ever attended one of our Summer Pops concerts.

Photos: LSO Archive

The LSO are seeking a First Violin Co-Leader (sitting No 2) and Sub-Leader (sitting No 3).🎻To apply, please submit an ap...
17/08/2026

The LSO are seeking a First Violin Co-Leader (sitting No 2) and Sub-Leader (sitting No 3).🎻
To apply, please submit an application and pre-recorded first round audition on Musicalchairs by Sunday 4 October 2026.

More info: https://www.musicalchairs.info/jobs/55020

16/08/2026

A glimpse of Haydn at his most refined. 🎻

Our Players perform the opening movement of Haydn’s String Quartet in E-flat major No 6: music full of warmth, elegance and thoughtful detail.

Written in 1790 as Haydn prepared for his first visit to London, this is the sound of a composer at the height of his powers. ✨

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