London Symphony Orchestra & Sir Simon Rattle: National Forum of Music
About the Event
Rejoice in music's ability to lift the spirits as Sir Simon Rattle conducts the legendary London Symphony Orchestra in two works full of the joys of life.
Now in its twelfth decade, The was the first British orchestra owned by its players. The ensemble is self‐governing and made up of nearly a hundred musicians who also perform as soloists and in chamber groups at LSO St Luke's. The LSO was one of the first orchestras to make gramophone records and film scores and has more recordings to its name than any other orchestra in the world to date. Additionally, the LSO was the first to have its own peak‐time television series, which it still enjoys. Their principle conductors include Sir Simon Rattle as Music Director, Gianandrea Noseda, Michael Tilson Thomas as Conductor Laureate, and André Previn as Conductor Emeritus.
Practical Information
Programme:
B. Bartók Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta
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A. Bruckner Symphony No. 6 in A major WAB 106
Cast / Production
Sir Simon Rattle – conductor
London Symphony Orchestra
