Stories
From the Archive: Pierre Monteux, Principal Conductor 1961–64
Learn more about the LSO’s Principal Conductor between 1961–64, Pierre Monteux
Who was Anton Bruckner, composer of 'cathedrals of sound'?
Explore the music, life and legacy of Austrian composer Anton Bruckner, whose symphonies came to be dubbed ‘cathedrals of sound’.
Mantawoman: The Versatility of the Yangqin
Mantawoman, the alter ego of yangqin extraordinaire Reylon Yount, opens up about the instrument’s position on the musical outskirts, and the role it has played in her personal transformation.
Welcome to the LSO's newest Leaders
Get to know two of our newest Members.
Sir Simon Rattle, LSO Music Director 2017–23
Our musicians share some of their favourite moments of Sir Simon Rattle’s tenure as LSO Music Director (2017–23), from conga lines in the Barbican Hall to performing at Tate Modern.
Betsy Jolas: These Beautiful Years
An interview with 96-year-old composer Betsy Jolas before the premiere of her new work for the LSO and Sir Simon Rattle, Ces belles années… .
Re-imagining Julius Eastman's Piano Piece I-IV
Des Oliver, LSO Jerwood Composer+ participant, discusses the ins and outs of transcribing and arranging Piano Piece I-IV, based on piano miniatures by the American composer, pianist and vocalist Julius Eastman.
Sir Simon Rattle: Turangalîla & Betsy Jolas
From first being wowed by Messiaen’s Turangalîla-Symphonie aged eleven, to commissioning now 96-year-old Betsy Jolas, Sir Simon Rattle discusses the that will feature in his final concerts at the Barbican as LSO Music Director.
LSO Panufnik Scheme Interview: Litha Efthymiou
Ahead of the LSO Panufnik Scheme Workshops on 31 May, composer Litha Efthymiou to discusses her brand new work Through that Twilight Sky.
LSO Panufnik Scheme Interview: Robin Haigh
Ahead of the LSO Panufnik Scheme Workshops on 31 May, we interviewed LSO Panufnik composer Robin Haigh to discuss his brand new work DRIFTWOOD.
Rafael Marino Arcaro: i swallow clouds
Ahead of the workshopping of Rafael Marino Arcaro’s brand new piece i swallow clouds on 31 May at LSO St Luke’s, Arcaro gave us some insight on the inspiration and process behind writing his new work.
Composer Jonathan Woolgar on Symphonic Message: "Wach auf!"
Ahead of LSO Futures on 28 May, we interviewed LSO Panufnik composer Jonathan Woolgar to discuss his brand new work Symphonic Message: “Wach Auf”, a sonic wake-up call that begins with a blazing explosion of sound.
