Vaughan Williams Symphonies Nos 5 & 9 is out now! 💿🚨 Hear English music at its finest with the newest release from Sir Antonio Pappano’s Vaughan Williams symphony cycle. Enjoy the clip from Symphony No 9, and head to your streaming platform to listen to the album today: lnk.to/VaughanWilli...

We’re excited to welcome our new LSO Conservatoire Scholarships cohort! 🌟 This programme helps talented musicians from all backgrounds focus on their studies, while being supported by mentors from the LSO. Meet the ten brilliant Scholars and discover their stories: https://bit.ly/46giAfH

When Shostakovich meets Rossini 🤔 Did you know that Shostakovich was a master of musical quotes? Here’s a clip from his Symphony No 15, guess the quote in the comments! Listen to the newest single from our upcoming album of Shostakovich’s Complete Symphonies: lnk.to/Shostakovich...

Lovely interview with our Artist Portait Seong-Jin Cho on Presto Music talking about his forthcoming concerts with us at the Barbican and LSO St Luke's! www.prestomusic.com/classical/ar...

This season LSO Discovery has some exciting opportunities for teachers and schools. 🏫 📣 Last spaces for Music in the Classroom—supporting London teachers to deliver high-quality music. More info: https://www.lso.co.uk/learn-and-discover/activities-for-schools-and-teachers/teacher-training

The LSO is seeking a new Managing Director. With LSO St Luke’s reopening and global partnerships growing, we’re ready for a visionary leader to guide our next chapter. 📅 Apply by Monday 13 October, 9am BST 🔗 https://bit.ly/3I2MVoP

Jaw-dropping🎶 On this day in 1841 Antonin Dvořák was born! Known best for his Slavonic Dances, Cello Concerto and of course Ninth Symphony ‘From the New World’ which we are performing here with Jonathon Heyward What's your favourite Dvořák piece?

We’re kicking off the season with two American greats: Copland & Bernstein 🗽 But how did US classical music become what it is today? Alexandra Wilson explores its journey in our new article. Read more: https://www.lso.co.uk/the-evolution-of-american-classical-music/

We’re looking for a new musical colleague! 🎶 The LSO is recruiting for a Co-Principal Double Bass to join our Orchestra. 📅 Apply by 17 September 11pm 🔗 More information: https://www.musicalchairs.info/jobs/51550

New album out 26 September 🚨💿 Chief Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano leads the LSO in the next album from his Vaughan Williams symphony cycle: the beloved Fifth and enigmatic Ninth Symphonies, perfectly captured in magnificent live performances. Listen to the single today: lnk.to/VaughanWilli...

Meet Simon Johnson, our new Principal Trombone! We are really excited to welcome him to the Orchestra. From the piece that first made him fall in love with the trombone to the inspirations that keep him going today — read more about Simon’s musical journey: https://bit.ly/3Vk3zmZ 📷 :Joanne Green

On this day in 1824 Anton #Bruckner was born!🎂 Known best for his 'cathedrals of sound' symphonies and choral works the emotional depth makes his music an epic adventure. Learn more about Bruckner on our website: https://www.lso.co.uk/what-you-should-know-about-anton-bruckner/

Are you a composer?✍️ Would you like to collaborate and explore musical ideas with LSO Musicians?🎶 Then this is the opportunity for you! We are currently recruiting for our new Soundhub Members and Associates. Head to lso.co.uk/soundhub for more info and share with someone who should apply!❤️

Virtuosic playing ✅ Beautiful melodies ✅ Musical tributes to violin legends ✅ LSO Live presents a new album with Roman Simovic: Ysaÿe’s Six Sonatas for Solo Violin. Listen to the album today to discover these amazing works for yourself: lnk.to/YsayeSonatas04

The LSO is saddened to hear of the passing of Kurt-Hans Goedicke, our former Principal Timpani. Read more: https://www.lso.co.uk/obituary-kurt-hans-goedicke-1935-2025/

Coming 21 November: Shostakovich Complete Symphonies 🚨💿 Let Principal Guest Conductor Gianandrea Noseda take you on a musical journey through the lifetime of one of the great composers: Dmitri Shostakovich. Listen to Symphony No 13 today and pre-order the full album: lnk.to/Shostakovich...

How should you approach Ysaÿe’s Six Sonatas for solo violin? We asked LSO Leader Roman Simovic what makes the Ysaÿe Sonatas unique, and why they’re so great to listen to! Listen to the new single today: lnk.to/YsayeSonatas27

Final call: the LSO Live summer sale ends this Thursday! Let us know which sale recordings you picked out in the comments, and head to our website to grab some discounted albums before 31 July if you haven’t already: lsolive.lso.co.uk

Shostakovich Symphony 13 is coming soon 💿 Principal Guest Conductor Gianandrea Noseda conducts a powerful performance of one of Shostakovich’s most hauntingly original works. Listen to the single today, with the album out 8 August: lnk.to/LSOShostakov...

New album coming 29 August🚨 Our new recording of Ysaÿe’s Six Sonatas with LSO Leader Roman Simovic features the violin at its most virtuosic. Watch the video to learn about Roman’s favourite sonata, and head to your streaming platform to listen for yourself: lnk.to/YsayeSonatas27

Take a read of the wonderful work happening throughout our Discovery team and the responses from parents after our music workshops for under-5s❤️⬇️ #AnOrchestraInEverySchool

Beat the heat with some new music! Our summer sale features up to 20% off select recordings. Can’t decide what to get? Choose a Lucky Dip album and we’ll choose for you! Head to our website to grab your favourites by 31 July: lsolive.lso.co.uk

📖Lovely blog from Kelly Lovelady on her experience of conducting the LSO Brass om a pre-concert performance before out LSO Discovery Showcase🎺 buymeacoffee.com/kellylovelad...

🎩✨ It’s Alice in Wonderland Day! On this day in 1862, Lewis Carroll first told Alice’s tale. 🐇 Did you know the LSO helped bring it to life in music and learning resources with composer Paul Rissmann and @qmul.bsky.social? 🎶 Explore The Alice Sound ➡️ www.thealicesound.com

Summer is here and so is our LSO Live summer sale! 🌞 With up to 20% off select recordings, there's plenty of options from across our catalogue to refresh your music collection. The sale lasts for the month of July, so head to our website to explore selected titles: lsolive.lso.co.uk

The London Symphony Orchestra is deeply saddened by the passing of Lalo Schifrin – a legendary composer, conductor, and pianist who has worked with the Orchestra on numerous occasions.

Today we celebrate the legacy of Claudio Abbado, born 92 years ago — a remarkable musician and former principal conductor of the LSO. We remember his extraordinary musicianship and lasting impact with a few cherished moments from our archives. 📷🎵 Photos: Clive Barda, Peter Bloomfield, Anthony Haas

Next month we're closing our season with Richard #Strauss' daring opera, Salome🎭 We've got not one, but two players who have it as the concert they are most excited for this season – and they aren't alone!🎉 Take a watch of Olivier and Gareth below youtu.be/9YoO51JFJZk

The London Symphony Orchestra is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the legendary pianist Alfred Brendel. www.lso.co.uk/obituary-alf...

What a day!🎉☀️ We had a blast on Sunday with our BMW Classics concert in Trafalgar Square. Huge thanks to those who joined us in the Square and online. Let us know if you were there and keep an eye out for the performance clips coming soon! Photos: Doug Peters #LSOBMWClassics #LetsDoLondon

Our build is underway!👷 See you tomorrow in Trafalgar Square!❤️

Out now in Spatial Audio: Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream! Written to accompany Shakespeare’s play, Mendelssohn’s beloved work perfectly captures the dreaminess, romance and magical antics that inspired the composition. Hear our award-winning recording today: lnk.to/LSOMidsummer...

Cypress Hill – ‘Insane in the Brain’ @londonsymphony.bsky.social Orchestral rendition - famously foreshadowed by The Simpsons - reimagines their song with LSO textures & monumental flair. #CypressHill #HipHop #SymphonicHipHop #USMusic #ListenMusic #MusicSky www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-Vd...

Today we turn 121 years old!🎂 On 9 June 1904 we performed our first concert which was conducted by Hans Richter at the Queen’s Hall. Join us in celebrating and we look forward spending our birthday weekend in Trafalgar Square or on the livestream with you!☀️

What sort of sound worlds will you hear on our new Panufnik Legacies IV album? Find out with composer and conductor Jack Sheen! Jack talks us through what to expect (or not to expect!) from these new works by 14 of today’s most exciting early-career composers.

Ever wanted to sing on stage at the Barbican with the London Symphony Orchestra?🎶 We’re building a huge chorus of 250 people from our local community to sing with the LSO as part of our Symphonic Gospel concert on 9 November 2025 on the Barbican stage! Learn more: bit.ly/3SyESBQ

LSO Productions is on the lookout for a Technician (Lighting Bias) to join our team.💡 You'll play a key role in shaping the technical systems at a newly refreshed LSO St Luke's, ahead of its relaunch in Autumn 2025. 🕛 Deadline: 12pm, Friday 27 June 📍 Apply now: www.lso.co.uk/about-us/car...

What would a fairy forest sound like? 🧚🌲 Uncover a magical sound world with Grace-Evangeline Mason’s piece, beneath the silken silence. Listen to the new single today, with the Panufnik Legacies IV album out next Friday 6 June: lnk.to/ThePanufnikL...

How do you capture the essence of a Greek Titan in orchestral music? Find out with composer Daniel Kidane, and listen to the new single from our Panufnik Legacies IV album to hear this monstrous piece for yourself 💪: lnk.to/ThePanufnikL...

'I always wanted to do music properly… I’m making up for it now with this.'🎶 This #CreativityAndWellbeingWeek, we’re celebrating LSO Connect, bringing older adults in Islington together through music with Help on Your Doorstep, St Luke’s Community Centre & Claremont Project. 💛 🔗 bit.ly/3ZvrF0a

Get swept up in the drama and detail of two Strauss tone poems at this Sunday's concert. 🎻 Richard Strauss didn’t just write music—he told stories through sound. Dive into his vivid orchestral world and explore more in our latest article.

A dazzling evening✨ On Sunday conductor Susanna Mälkki opened with Julia Perry’s A Short Piece for Large Orchestra, followed by the wonderful Leila Josefowicz performing Stravinsky’s Violin Concerto, before with ended the evening with Bartók’s vibrant Concerto for Orchestra. 📸Mark Allan

Some pictures from Wednesday night's concert with Gustavo Dudamel and soprano Marina Rebeka (look at that dress!)❤️ This concert was filled with masterpieces by Ravel and Richard Strauss and marked the final date of our patch together after a beautiful tour in Spain! 📸Mark Allan

Presenting the newest album in our Panufnik series...🥁 Panufnik Legacies IV! Get to know the new single with composer Cassie Kinoshi! Just imagine Nina Simone meets self love, and all in an orchestral composition. Go have a listen ahead of the album release on 6 June: lnk.to/ThePanufnikL...

Out now in Spatial Audio, Beethoven’s Christ on the Mount of Olives with Sir Simon Rattle! This seldom performed work was Beethoven’s only oratorio and presents a poignant take on the Passion story. Listen to the dramatic oratorio today: lnk.to/BeethovenCMO27

We are proud to support @aborchestras.bsky.social campaign for an orchestra in every school🏫 A national call to ensure access to high-quality music education and creative subjects for all children and young people. Learn more: abo.org.uk/what-we-do/c... #AnOrchestraInEverySchool

★★★★★ THE EXCURSIONS OF MR BROUCEK @londonsymphony.bsky.social #SimonRattle @barbican.bsky.social - Janáček’s wacky space-and-time-travel opera glows and grips in every bar - @davidnice.bsky.social on a performance with sensuousness, fire and comedy in perfect balance theartsdesk.com/opera/excurs...

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Pierre Audi — a visionary director and a valued friend of the LSO. Our Managing Director and Family of Conductors have shared tributes reflecting on their friendship and work. He will be greatly missed.

Out now: our new recording of Jenůfa by Leoš Janáček! The third instalment in his series of Janáček operas with the LSO, Conductor Emeritus Sir Simon Rattle conducts this dramatic tale of human suffering and redemption. Enjoy the recording today: lnk.to/Jenufa27

We're in the midst of rehearsals for Janáček's wild #opera The Excursions of Mr Brouček with Sir Simon Rattle!🌙 Get to know Leoš Janáček from his tumultuous relationships to the game-changing operas in our article below⬇️ www.lso.co.uk/what-you-sho...