The Orchestra is self-governing and made up of nearly a hundred talented players who also perform regularly as soloists or in chamber concerts.
The LSO is proud to be Resident Orchestra at the Barbican and our home has enabled us to establish a truly loyal audience and fulfil many artistic aspirations. The LSO also enjoys successful residencies in New York, Paris and Tokyo and our regular tour destinations include China, South Korea, plus many major European cities.
The LSO is set apart by the depth of its commitment to music education, reaching over 60,000 people each year. Ongoing LSO Discovery projects include LSO On Track, giving young musicians opportunities to perform in stand-out events such as BMW LSO Open Air Classics, and LSO Sing – a programme of singing for all ages and abilities. LSO St Luke’s, the UBS and LSO Music Education Centre, is the home of LSO Discovery; it also hosts chamber and solo recitals, dance, folk music and more.
The Orchestra is a world-leader in recording music for CD, film, television and events. LSO Live is the most successful label of its kind and has over a hundred titles, and the Orchestra has recorded music for hundreds of films, including Philomena, The Monuments Men, four of the Harry Potter films, Superman and the first six Star Wars movies.
