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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

New month, new LSO Mixtape! Chief Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano curates a playlist inspired by some of the incredible music he’s conducting during our Europe and Asia tour in this new Mixtape. Click here to listen: lnk.to/LSOMixtape27

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

When the music is out of this world 🌙 Janáček’s The Excursions of Mr Brouček follows the beer-fuelled misadventures of our titular anti-hero. Sir Simon Rattle conducts this hidden gem in our new album, click here to listen: lnk.to/MrBroucek27

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Dance your way into the weekend with our newest album.💃 From Tchaikovsky to Bernstein, this new compilation features some of classical music’s most danceable tunes. Grab some headphones and Let’s Dance: lnk.to/LSOLetsDance27

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Join the team at LSO St Luke's as our new Events Co-ordinator and help deliver an exciting programme of concerts, LSO Discovery projects and commercial events at one of London's most unique music venues. Application deadline: 12pm, Sunday 6 September Find out more and apply: bit.ly/4pRvdpA

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

It’s been a hot summer, so chill out with a new Mixtape from the LSO Percussion Ensemble! Head to the link for the perfect ✨summer vibes✨playlist: lnk.to/LSOMixtape27

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Summer holiday listening: sorted. ✅🌞 Big Music for Little Listeners brings together iconic film themes and beloved classical favourites to inspire a love of orchestral music in children of all ages. Listen to the new compilation now: lnk.to/BigMusicforLittleListeners27

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The LSO are seeking a talented musician to fill a Principal Double Bass (50%) position. Click the link to learn more or share with someone who needs to apply! 📅Deadline: 6 September 🔗More info: www.musicalchairs.info/jobs/54608

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Playlist vibes=summery ☀️🎧 The LSO Mixtape has gone full summer mode, courtesy of the LSO Flutes! From classical bangers to pop hits, these curated tracks are perfect listening for sunshine and warm weather. Click here to listen to these flute-y favourites: lnk.to/LSOMixtape27

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

New music + summer days = the perfect combination 🎵☀️ Our LSO Live summer sale is on for the month of July, with discounts off new releases, compilations and some of our summer favourites. Head to our website to get some new summer listening: lsolive.lso.co.uk

Nine album covers from the London Symphony Orchestra. Top row: HAYDN with large bold text and colorful abstract design; QUARTET QUINTET with a mix of purples and pinks; OCEAN FLOOR featuring Ayanna Witter-Johnson with a flowing hairstyle. Middle row: WHITE JUJU with vibrant African art motifs; BEETHOVEN Symphonies Nos. 1-9 in dark red with minimalistic design; NAZARENO with green and yellow text. Bottom row: RÓZSA BARTÓK with classical motifs; MOZART Wind Concertos in large bold white text against orange; RAVEL with a swirling colorful pattern.

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Fancy singing alongside the LSO on the Barbican stage?🎶 Applications are now open to be part of our huge chorus of people from the local community to sing at our Symphonic Gospel concert on 6 December. Head to lso.co.uk/sing for more info!

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

‘It changed me as a musician forever’ … Our Chief Conductor, Sir Antonio Pappano, gives his thoughts on Wagner’s monumental Tristan and Isolde ahead of our performances of this epic work on 1 and 12 July at the Barbican as the final concerts of our 2025/26 season. 🎵🔥

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Sir Antonio Pappano on Wagner's Tristan and Isolde

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Our Principal Contrabasson, Martin Field shares his 2025/26 season pick: His choice is a monumental love story that's usually heard in the opera house rather than the concert hall, making this performance all the more special. Watch to find out why it's his pick of the season. 🎶

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2025/26 Season Highlight by Martin Field | Wagner's Tristan and Isolde

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Today's the day! ☀️ 🎵 BMW Classics in Trafalgar Square starts at 4pm. If you're planning on coming down make sure to arrive early! If you can't make it to the Square there's no need to miss out. Watch the livestream from 3.50pm BST: bit.ly/4vabVxK #LSOBMWClassics

An outdoor stage is set up in Trafalgar Square, London, for the BMW Classics event, featuring the London Symphony Orchestra. The stage is covered by a large canopy with banners displaying the event name. Nelson’s Column is visible in the background, and several buildings surround the square. There are a few people walking and gathering in the area under a partly cloudy sky.

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Today, the LSO turns 122! 🎂 For more than a century, our musicians have been at the heart of everything we do, creating the sound, the stories and the community that make the LSO what it is. To celebrate, we asked some of our players: What does being part of the LSO mean to you?

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The best thing about being part of the LSO

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Take a journey through The Planets with Sir Antonio Pappano! Our Chief Conductor does a deep dive into our release of Holst’s The Planets and Bax’s Tintagel. Uncover the hidden stories behind the music in this Track by Track, exclusively on Apple Music Classical: apple.co/4xtdgBp

The image is a promotional graphic for The Planets on Apple Music Classical. It features the album cover with a planet and text that reads, "Holst: The Planets, Bax:Tintagel" The graphic invites listeners to discover Antonio Pappano's commentary on this album. The background is primarily red and black.

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Is this the most epic fanfare in classical music history?🎺 Sir Antonio Pappano conducts Copland’s Symphony No 3 and Walker’s Sinfonia No 5 in this release of two American masterworks, including Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man. Click here to listen to the album: lnk.to/CoplandWalker27

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Join us in celebrating Pride Month with the LSO Mixtape!🏳️‍🌈 This month’s playlist is curated by violist Steve Doman, and features favourites from some of classical music’s greatest LGBTQ+ composers. Click here to enjoy the playlist: lnk.to/LSOMixtape27

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

As we countdown to our BMW Classics 2026 concert in Trafalgar Square we're soundtracking our days with our own playlist! Listen to some of the hits featured in the concert with some other works to help you get excited for the 13th of June!☀️ Listen here: lnk.to/BMWClassics #LSOBMWClassics

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

New album coming 5 June 💿🎵 Sir Antonio Pappano conducts the London Symphony Orchestra in two American masterworks: Copland Symphony No 3 and Walker Sinfonia No 5. Enjoy this clip from the Copland, and hear the single wherever you stream: youtube.com/shorts/78bus3zcKYU?feat…

Cover art for the London Symphony Orchestra's live performance featuring Sir Antonio Pappano. The image includes reflective surfaces and warm lighting with text highlighting "Copland Symphony No 3" and "Walker Sinfonia No 5.

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Sir Antonio Pappano on Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No 6, 'Pathétique' – a symphony he calls 'unique in the world of classical music' – and Bernstein's Symphony No 2, 'The Age of Anxiety', based on the poetry of W H Auden. Watch as he shares what makes these works so powerful.

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Sir Antonio Pappano on Bernstein and Tchaikovsky

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Singing our way into May with the LSO Mixtape 🎵 Soprano Lucy Crowe curates this month’s playlist, with tracks from Bach to Janáček and beyond. Discover some of her favourite vocal inspired selections, ahead of her performances of Strauss and Mahler later this month: lnk.to/LSOMixtape27

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Happy National Space Day! 🪐 Explore Holst’s The Planets with our astronaut-approved learning resources — a fun and creative way to take young minds on a musical cosmic adventure: www.lso.co.uk/learn-and-discover/di…

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

We’re excited to announce the winner of the 18th Donatella Flick Conducting Competition and our new Assistant Conductor: Matteo Dal Maso 🎉 Welcome, Matteo! Congratulations to all finalists and participants. Watch the final episode of Maestro in the Making on Sky Arts, Wed 6 May, 8pm. 📸 Mark Allan

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Primary Schools!🧑‍🏫 Music in the Classroom is a transformative year-long CPD programme designed to develop and support primary teachers in delivering vibrant, high-quality classroom music. Learn more: www.lso.co.uk/learn-and-discover/ac…

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

🎻This month, we say a fond farewell to Paul Robson, LSO Second Violin, who became a Member of the Orchestra in 1991. Read some of the farewell messages from our Orchestra Members in the article below and join us in wishing Paul all the very best for his retirement! bit.ly/4tX1BrK

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Retirement Wishes for Paul Robson | London Symphony Orchestra

Retirement wishes from LSO players for Paul Robson, Member since 1991.

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

New from LSO Live: Gianandrea Noseda conducts Prokofiev’s wistful final work, Symphony No 7. This masterpiece is brought to life with Noseda’s trademark precision and energy, recorded live at the Barbican. Enjoy the performance clip and listen to the album wherever you stream bit.ly/4cv9wpb

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Prokofiev: Symphony No 7, III. Andante espressivo // Gianandrea Noseda & London Symphony Orchestra

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

This week and next, we perform Edward Elgar’s monumental choral masterpiece The Dream of Gerontius, a work that crowned him as one of the great contemporary writers for voice. Want to know more? Dive into our article giving our five reasons to love The Dream of Gerontius! 🎵

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Five Reasons to Love Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius | London Symphony Orchestra

Timmy Fisher looks back at Elgar's choral masterpiece.

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Quiz of the day: can you guess the piece? 👀 ✨ Angels & demons ✨ Elgar’s 'finest work' ✨ Based on a poem + epic choir Clue: a soul’s journey through the afterlife… Still unsure? Hear Sir Antonio Pappano’s take, or experience it live at the Barbican Centre with us 🎶

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Sir Antonio Pappano on Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Next week we are performing Shostakovich’s Symphony No 5: a work of fear, defiance and brilliance. Written after Stalin’s criticism, it seems to follow the rules… but listen closer 👀 There’s tension, darkness and a mysterious finale. Discover more in our guide 🎧

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Shostakovich: a Guide to the Symphonies | London Symphony Orchestra

Timmy Fisher guides us through an intense musical journey spanning almost 50 years, as we explore the symphonies of Dmitri Shostakovich.

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

It’s for this month’s LSO Mixtape...this time from the London Symphony Chorus! With choral classics by Berlioz, toe-tapping Bernstein and dramatic Elgar, the world of choral music awaits on this month’s playlist: lnk.to/LSOMixtape27

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

New album coming 17 April, Prokofiev’s Symphony No 7 with Principal Guest Conductor Gianandrea Noseda! Click here to enjoy the new single, the exuberant final movement: lnk.to/Prokofiev727

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

The stars have aligned...our release of The Planets is featured on Apple Music’s new playlist, The Orchestra!🔭💫 Head to Apple Music Classical to listen: music.apple.com/us/playlist/the-orc…

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

The Planets touching down in 3...2...1...🪐 Join us in exploring the science behind Holst’s epic suite with British astronaut Tim Peake. As the face of our Planets campaign, including this year’s BMW Classics, Tim gives us an expert comparison on the music versus the reality: bit.ly/4uQBEeS

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Get to Know Holst's The Planets with Astronaut Tim Peake

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

We’re over the moon 🌙 to announce this year’s BMW Classics! Join us in Trafalgar Square on 13 June 4pm, for music from Holst’s The Planets & British classics, conducted by Sir Antonio Pappano, with astronaut Tim Peake leading our online campaign 🚀 Event info: bit.ly/4rEo9Mc #LSOBMWClassics

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BMW Classics 2026 in Trafalgar Square

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Did you know Gustav Holst was a big fan of astrology? This fascination inspired his writing for The Planets, with each movement representing the astrological character of its respective planet. Listen to the new single, Venus, the Bringer of Peace, wherever you stream: lnk.to/HolstBax27

Cover art for the new album "The Planets" by Holst and "Tintagel" by Bax, featuring the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Antonio Pappano. The background is an abstract image of a planet, with large text overlay.

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

We are seeking to fill Tutti First and Second Violin positions. Share this with someone who needs to apply! 📅Deadline: 13 March 🔗 Applications & info: bit.ly/4bmDex4

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Join us for an LSO Create Open session at LSO St Luke’s! Friendly, one-off workshops for learning disabled and/or neurodiverse adults, alongside supporters and carers. Explore new ways of making music with LSO musicians in a relaxed, accessible space. Info and booking: bit.ly/3MFnqw8

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Tomorrow Barbara Hannigan, LSO Associate Artist, explores two extraordinary sound worlds: Richard Strauss’ Also sprach Zarathustra and György Ligeti’s Lontano. From the blazing sunrise of Strauss to the mysterious textures of Ligeti🎵 Watch the video below and grab the final tickets on our website

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Strauss' Also sprach Zarathustra and Ligeti's Lontano | Barbara Hannigan on her LSO programming

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Principal Flute Gareth Davies curates a musical portrait of America in this month’s LSO MIxtape playlist, inspired by his upcoming performance of Liebermann's Flute Concerto No 2 with the LSO. Explore Gareth Davies’ LSO Mixtape today: lnk.to/LSOMixtape27

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Our new release of ‘Jupiter’ from Holst’s The Planets is featured on Apple Music Classical’s The Works playlist! Head to Apple Music to listen to the new single with Chief Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano. Enjoy The Works playlist here: apple.co/4kJkpHy

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Discover Laura Bowler’s powerful new work inspired by Han Kang’s The White Book at our Half Six Fix on 5 March. A large orchestra, from deep contrabassoon to bass trombone, yet light, delicate and atmospheric in sound. Curious? Read Edward Bhesania’s article and join us live. 🎶

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Get to Know: Laura Bowler's The White Book | London Symphony Orchestra

Edward Bhesania explores the inspiration behind Laura Bowler's The White Book, ahead of its UK Premiere at the Barbican with Barbara Hannigan.

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Happy birthday to composer Lowell Liebermann 🎉 We can’t wait to perform his vibrant Second Flute Concerto this March, with our very own Principal Flute Gareth Davies as soloist. Curious to discover more about the music and the composer behind it? Dive into Daria Challah’s article.

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First Encounters: Liebermann's Flute Concerto No 2 | London Symphony Orchestra

Music presenter and writer Daria Challah guides us through the soaring new Flute Concerto from Lowell Liebermann, ahead of its UK premiere with the LSO on 26 March.

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Full of surging melodies, orchestral colour, Russian dance rhythms and the haunting shadow of the Dies irae … Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No 1 remains one of classical music’s most fascinating redemption stories. In this video, Gianandrea Noseda explores his take on this extraordinary work 🔥

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Gianandrea Noseda on Rachmaninoff's Symphony No 1

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Blast off with our new recording of Gustav Holst’s The Planets, due to land on 20 March! Sir Antonio Pappano leads the LSO on an exciting voyage through the solar system in this live recording from his first season as Chief Conductor. 🪐 Listen to the single here: lnk.to/HolstBax27

Album cover for "HOLST: The Planets" and "BAX: Tintagel" by the London Symphony Orchestra, featuring imagery of a planet with a dark background. The text includes "Sir Antonio Pappano" and "LSO Live."

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

From today, we’re on tour with Principal Guest Conductor Gianandrea Noseda and our Artist Portrait artist Patricia Kopatchinskaja. Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes moments from the road ✨ In the meantime, hear PatKop share her thoughts on her special relationship with the LSO. 🎻

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Patricia Kopatchinskaja | 2025/26 LSO Artist Portrait

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

We’re on the lookout for a Head of Technology This senior role will lead IT governance, cyber security, GDPR and infrastructure across the LSO, LSO St Luke’s and the Warehouse, strengthening and future-proofing our technology to support the whole LSO. Apply by 13 March on bit.ly/3Oc1UiY

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Happy birthday to Colin Matthews 🎂 We loved performing his newest Oboe Concerto last week, such a brilliant addition to the repertoire. Here’s to many more! 🎶 Photo: Mark Allan

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

A scientist, a researcher – and one of Russia’s 'Mighty Five' composers. Meet Alexander Borodin. 🎶 Our Principal Guest Conductor Gianandrea Noseda on Borodin’s folk-inspired Second Symphony, ahead of tonight’s and Sunday’s performances.

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Gianandrea Noseda on Borodin's Symphony No 2

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Introducing our newest album with Principal Guest Conductor Gianandrea Noseda: Tchaikovsky’s deeply emotional Symphony No 6 and Mussorgsky's atmospheric Prelude to 'Khovanshchina'. Listen to the album here: lnk.to/Tchaikovsky627

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