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London Symphony Orchestra
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London, United Kingdom (1904 – present)
The LSO was founded in 1904 as an independent, self governing organization, the first such orchestra in the UK. It played its first concert on 9 June of that year, with Hans Richter conducting. He remained principal conductor until 1911, when Edward Elgar took over for a year, leading six concerts as principal conductor.
More recently, its principal conductors have included Pierre Monteux (1961–64), Istvan Kertesz (1965–68), André Previn (1968–79) and Claudio Abbado (1979–88). From 1988-1995, the American Michael Tilson-Thomas took over, and in 1995, became principal guest conductor. Sir Colin Davis served as the LSO’s Principal Conductor from 1995-2006, and in 2007 took the post of President of the orchestra. On 1 January 2007, Valery Gergiev became the LSO’s Principal Conductor. Previn holds the title of Conductor Laureate. In 2006, Daniel Harding became the co-principal guest conductor alongside Tilson Thomas. Richard Hickox is the Associate Guest Conductor of the LSO.
The LSO became the first British orchestra to play overseas when it went to Paris in 1906. The LSO was due to sail on the RMS Titanic for a concert in New York in April 1912 but fortunately had to change the booking at the last minute. It was also the first to play in the United States, in 1912, and in 1973 it was the first to be invited to take part in the Salzburg Festival. It continues to make tours around the world.
In 1966 the London Symphony Chorus (LSC) was formed to complement the work of the LSO. with more that two hundred amateur singers, the LSC maintains a close association with the LSO; however it has developed an independent life, which allows it to partner other leading orchestras.
More recently, its principal conductors have included Pierre Monteux (1961–64), Istvan Kertesz (1965–68), André Previn (1968–79) and Claudio Abbado (1979–88). From 1988-1995, the American Michael Tilson-Thomas took over, and in 1995, became principal guest conductor. Sir Colin Davis served as the LSO’s Principal Conductor from 1995-2006, and in 2007 took the post of President of the orchestra. On 1 January 2007, Valery Gergiev became the LSO’s Principal Conductor. Previn holds the title of Conductor Laureate. In 2006, Daniel Harding became the co-principal guest conductor alongside Tilson Thomas. Richard Hickox is the Associate Guest Conductor of the LSO.
The LSO became the first British orchestra to play overseas when it went to Paris in 1906. The LSO was due to sail on the RMS Titanic for a concert in New York in April 1912 but fortunately had to change the booking at the last minute. It was also the first to play in the United States, in 1912, and in 1973 it was the first to be invited to take part in the Salzburg Festival. It continues to make tours around the world.
In 1966 the London Symphony Chorus (LSC) was formed to complement the work of the LSO. with more that two hundred amateur singers, the LSC maintains a close association with the LSO; however it has developed an independent life, which allows it to partner other leading orchestras.
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Shoutbox
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B-B-Mark wrote:
Love the Brave heart soundtrack :P Its like getting a hard d....(A)
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filamentnovice wrote:
I want to like them but they're too dull. Compared to something like the Berlin Phil...it just doesn't cut it.
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MissLouiseMarie wrote:
LSO plays MJ is FANTASTIC!
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Udders3 wrote:
Braveheart rulesssss
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Bubimann wrote:
me too^^
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Bartjay wrote:
Love the Star Wars Soundtrack!!
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Snyyppis wrote:
LSO plays classic rock!!!!!!!!!!! Found my dad's old LPs
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lolzunicorn wrote:
The MJ covers are brilliant. [2]
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SuperFknMario wrote:
The MJ covers are brilliant.
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Kristina_1 wrote:
Så förbaskat suverän musik !!
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calmev wrote:
Thriller cover and Time after time cover are amazing :D:D
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supergurg wrote:
Thriller cover is amazing!
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Kamil0607 wrote:
Their instrumental covers are amazing - great job!
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babamulon wrote:
The Michael Jackson Tribute songs are pretty good. Especially "Earth Song".
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suomirokr wrote:
The Who's Tommy by the LSO <3!!!!!
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-Toby-NL wrote:
Man. This version of stairway to heaven is even greater.
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kulta_mintlo wrote:
I love their version of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" and Michael Jackson's "She's Out of My Life". This group has always been very good at their music and are quite inspiring, as I play a cello. ;D
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mlml77inet3 wrote:
got 2 cd's of rock symphonies from The London Symphony Orchestra now, they're also great... they are climbing up my charts ladder very fast...
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Danik85 wrote:
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mlml77inet3 wrote:
BUT the orchestral version of 'time' from the london symphony is awesome..
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Hugh Masekela 70th Birthday Concert
Barbican Centre, London, United Kingdom
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Doctor Atomic Symphony (UK premiere)
Barbican Centre, London, United Kingdom
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City Noir (European premiere)
Barbican Centre, London, United Kingdom
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