Obituary
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.
Obituary: Rinat Ibragimov, 1960 – 2020
We were deeply saddened to receive the news of the death of the LSO’s beloved Principal Emeritus Double Bass, Rinat Ibragimov.
Obituary: Erich Gruenberg, 1924–2020
The LSO is saddened to learn of the death of our very distinguished former leader (1962-65), Erich Gruenberg, at the age of 95.
Obituary: Barry Tuckwell (1931-2020)
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the death of Barry Tuckwell, former Principal Horn of the LSO.
