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London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· Jul 10

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: https://lnk.to/BigMusicforLittleListeners27

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London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· Jul 8

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: https://www.musicalchairs.info/jobs/54608

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London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· Jul 6

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: https://lnk.to/LSOMixtape27

London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· Jul 1

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: https://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.

London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· Jun 25

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 https://lso.co.uk/sing for more info!

A large orchestra and choir perform on stage at the Barbican Centrel, with colorful lights illuminating the scene. The audience watches from tiered seating.

A large choir dressed in colorful outfits stands on multi-tiered platforms at the back of a concert hall stage, with an orchestra seated in front of them. The conductor leads the ensemble. The setting appears formal, with wooden paneling and decorative elements on the walls.

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London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· Jun 13

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: https://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.

London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· Jun 8

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: https://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.

London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· Jun 5

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: https://lnk.to/CoplandWalker27

London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· May 31

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: https://lnk.to/LSOMixtape27

London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· May 8

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: https://youtube.com/shorts/78bus3zcKYU?feature=share

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.

London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· May 3

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: https://lnk.to/LSOMixtape27

London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· May 1

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: https://www.lso.co.uk/learn-and-discover/digital-activities-and-resources/the-planets

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London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· Apr 30

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· Apr 27

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: https://www.lso.co.uk/learn-and-discover/activities-for-schools-and-teachers/teacher-training

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London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· Apr 7

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: https://lnk.to/LSOMixtape27

London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· Mar 27

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: https://lnk.to/Prokofiev727

London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· Mar 22

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: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/the-orchestra/pl.c2d461a57b9d4482ba6216727636e05e

London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· Mar 8

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: https://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.

London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· Mar 8

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

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London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· Mar 5

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: https://bit.ly/3MFnqw8

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London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· Mar 2

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

London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· Feb 24

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: https://apple.co/4kJkpHy

London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· Feb 15

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 https://bit.ly/3Oc1UiY

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London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· Feb 13

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· Feb 6

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: https://lnk.to/Tchaikovsky627

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London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· Feb 2

Dance your way through February with this month’s LSO Mixtape! Curated by conductor Elim Chan, this month’s playlist dives into an eclectic mix of classical favourites inspired her February concert programme. 💃 Click here to listen: https://lnk.to/LSOMixtape27

London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· Jan 30

We’re hiring!🎻 The LSO is looking for a talented musician to join as Principal Second Violin (50%). 📅 Application deadline: Sunday 1 March 2026 🔗 Find out more and apply here: https://www.musicalchairs.info/jobs/53093

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London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· Jan 28

Last call for the LSO Live January sale! Grab your discounted favourites before 31 January. Which new music are you adding to your collection? Tell us in the comments below ⏬ Explore the sale here: https://bit.ly/2026januarysale

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London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· Jan 5

Happy Janáček January! This month’s LSO Mixtape is jointly curated by Marlis Petersen and Aleš Briscein, two of the soloists from our upcoming performances of The Makropulos Affair. Have a listen to the opera inspired playlist today: https://lnk.to/LSOMixtape27

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London Symphony Orchestra@londonsymphony· Jan 2

New year, new music! 🎵💿 It's January, which means it’s time for an LSO Live CD sale! Head to the LSO Live website to explore select titles with up to 20% off, available until Saturday 31 January: https://bit.ly/4p9djg9