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Obituary: Kurt-Hans Goedicke, 1935-2025
The LSO is saddened to hear of the passing of Kurt-Hans Goedicke, former Principal Timpani.
Obituary: Terence Johns, 1944-2025
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the passing of Terence Johns, former Assistant Principal Horn.
Obituary: Brian Clarke 1933-2025
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the passing of Brian Clarke, former Co-Principal Viola.
Obituary: Boris Claudio 'Lalo' Schifrin, 1932–2025
The London Symphony Orchestra is deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary composer, conductor, and pianist Boris Claudio ‘Lalo’ Schifrin.
Press Announcement: Dame Kathryn McDowell steps down as Managing Director in July 2026
Dame Kathryn McDowell has decided to step down as Managing Director of the London Symphony Orchestra in July 2026 at the end of the 2025/26 season.
Obituary: Alfred Brendel, 1931–2025
The London Symphony Orchestra is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the legendary pianist Alfred Brendel.
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Obituary: Kurt-Hans Goedicke, 1935-2025
The LSO is saddened to hear of the passing of Kurt-Hans Goedicke, former Principal Timpani.
Obituary: Terence Johns, 1944-2025
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the passing of Terence Johns, former Assistant Principal Horn.
Obituary: Brian Clarke 1933-2025
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the passing of Brian Clarke, former Co-Principal Viola.
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Our conductors introduce the programmes they’ve curated in the 2024/25 season.
Obituary: Kurt-Hans Goedicke, 1935-2025
The LSO is saddened to hear of the passing of Kurt-Hans Goedicke, former Principal Timpani.
Obituary: Terence Johns, 1944-2025
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the passing of Terence Johns, former Assistant Principal Horn.
Obituary: Brian Clarke 1933-2025
The London Symphony Orchestra is saddened to hear of the passing of Brian Clarke, former Co-Principal Viola.
Obituary: Boris Claudio 'Lalo' Schifrin, 1932–2025
The London Symphony Orchestra is deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary composer, conductor, and pianist Boris Claudio ‘Lalo’ Schifrin.
