Obituary

A statement from the London Symphony Orchestra: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The London Symphony Orchestra is deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Obituary: Terry Edwards, 1939–2022
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of choral conductor Terry Edwards.

Obituary: Alastair Putt, 1983–2022
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the passing of Alastair Putt, alumnus of the Panufnik Composers Scheme, in August 2022

Obituary: Benedict Cruft (1949–2022)
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of Benedict Cruft, former LSO violinist.

Obituary: William Bennett
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of William Bennett, former Principal Flute, on Wednesday 11 May at the age of 86.

Obituary: Harrison Birtwistle, 1934–2022
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of the composer Sir Harrison Birtwistle on 18 April 2022 at the age of 87.

Obituary: James Holland, 1933–2022
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death in January of former Principal Percussionist, James Holland.

Obituary: Bernard Haitink, 1929 – 2021
The LSO was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Bernard Haitink, who has passed away at the age of 92.

Obituary: John Duffy
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of John Duffy, former LSO Double Bass and later Personnel Manager, on 14 February.

Obituary: Osian Ellis (1928–2021)
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of Osian Ellis, former Principal Harp.

Obituary: John Georgiadis (1939–2021)
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of former Leader John Georgiadis.

Obituary: Dvora Lewis, 1936-2020
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of Dvora Lewis, former Head of PR for the LSO.