London Symphony Orchestra

The London Symphony Orchestra is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading orchestras.

Its many activities include an energetic and ground-breaking education and community programme LSO Discovery, a record company LSO Live, a music education centre LSO St Luke's and pioneering work in the field of digital music.

Since its formation in 1904 it has always attracted excellent players from all over the world, many of whom have flourishing solo, chamber music and teaching careers alongside their orchestral work. The LSO draws on an enviable roster of soloists and conductors, including Principal Conductor Valery Gergiev and Principal Guest Conductors Daniel Harding and Michael Tilson Thomas.

Young classical pianist.

Sheku Kanneh-Mason is a Nottingham cellist and winner of BBC Young Musician of the Year 2016. He became a household name in 2018 after performing at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at Windsor Castle.