Members
- Keith Millarpercussion · 1972current
- Ian Hardwickoboe, principal · 1991current
- Stewart McIlwhampiccolo · 1997current
- Pieter Schoemanprincipal · 2002current
- Simon Carringtonprincipal, timpani · 2002current
- Mark Templetontrombone · 2006current
- Vesselin Gellevviolin · 2007current
- John Ryanhorn, principal · 2009current
- Tania Mazzettiviolin · 2016current
- Adrian Urencurrent
- Alan Cumberlandcurrent
- Alison Strangecurrent
- Allan Frycurrent
- Andrew Barclaycurrent
- Andrew Thurgoodcurrent
- Angela Moorecurrent
- Anne McAneneycurrent
- Ashley Stevenscurrent
- Barbara Giepnerviolacurrent
- Ben Pollanicurrent
- Bernard Waltoncurrent
- Bjorn Petersoncurrent
- Brendan Thomascurrent
- Brian Rabycurrent
- Bryan Scottcurrent
- Caroline Simoncurrent
- Catherine Craigcurrent
- Celia Chamberscurrent
- Charys Greencurrent
- Chris Parkescurrent
- Chris Yatescurrent
- Clare Robsoncurrent
- Clive Ansteecurrent
- Colin Chamberscurrent
- Daniel Cornfordcurrent
- Daniel Jemisoncurrent
- Daniel Newellcurrent
- Dave Leecurrent
- Dave Stewartcurrent
- David Archercurrent
- David Cohencurrent
- David Greenleescurrent
- David Jamescurrent
- David Lalecurrent
- David Munrowcurrent
- David Nolancurrent
- David Pyattcurrent
- David Theodorecurrent
- David Whitehousecurrent
- Dean Williamscurrent
- Dean Williamsoncurrent
- Derek Honnerpiccolocurrent
- Derek Jamescurrent
- Douglas Whittakercurrent
- Duncan Riddellcurrent
- Elisabeth Wiklandercurrent
- Emlyn Singletoncurrent
- Emma Hardingcurrent
- Eugene Leecurrent
- Fiona Highamcurrent
- Francis Bucknallcurrent
- Frederick Riddlecurrent
- Galina Tanneycurrent
- Gareth Hulsecurrent
- Gareth Mollisoncurrent
- Gareth Newmancurrent
- Geoffrey Gilbertcurrent
- Geoffrey Lynncurrent
- Geoffrey Pricecurrent
- George Penistoncurrent
- Gerald Jarviscurrent
- Gill McIntoshcurrent
- Gordon Webbcurrent
- Greg Walmsleycurrent
- Gregory Aronovichcurrent
- Harry Kerrcurrent
- Helen Kammingacurrent
- Helen Rowlandscurrent
- Helena Rathbonecurrent
- Henry Shapardcello, principalcurrent
- Howard Ballcurrent
- Ilyoung Chaecurrent
- Imogen Taylorcurrent
- Isabel Pereiracurrent
- Ishani Bhoolacurrent
- James Merrettcurrent
- Janka Ryfcurrent
- Jason Koczurcurrent
- Jean Pougnetcurrent
- Jeff Bryantcurrent
- Jeongmin Kimcurrent
- John G. Pritchardcurrent
- John Pricecurrent
- John Robertscurrent
- John Turnercurrent
- Jonathan Daviesbassooncurrent
- Jonathan Snowdencurrent
- Joseph Mahercurrent
- Joyce Fieldsendcurrent
- Julian Shawcurrent
- Juliette Bausorcurrent
- Katalin Varnagycurrent
- Kate Birchallcurrent
- Katharine Leekcurrent
- Katherine Loynescurrent
- Keith Whitmorecurrent
- Kenneth Goodecurrent
- Kenneth Knussencurrent
- Kevin Rundellcurrent
- Kristina Blaumanecurrent
- Laura Donoghuecurrent
- Laura Vallejocurrent
- Laurence Lovellecurrent
- Lee Tsarmakliscurrent
- Leonard Dommettcurrent
- Lindsay Shillingcurrent
- Lionel Bentleycurrent
- Lyndon Meredithcurrent
- Manoug Parikiancurrent
- Marie-Anne Mairessecurrent
- Martin Hobbscurrent
- Martin Hohmanncurrent
- Maurice Checkercurrent
- Michael Hextcurrent
- Michael Kellettcurrent
- Michaela Bettscurrent
- Michelle Bruilcurrent
- Nancy Elancurrent
- Naomi Holtcurrent
- Neil Levesleycurrent
- Nicholas Bettscurrent
- Nicholas Carpentercurrent
- Norman Nelsoncurrent
- Oliver Yatescurrent
- Owen Sladecurrent
- Paul Benistoncurrent
- Paul Richardsbass clarinetcurrent
- Peter Nallcurrent
- Philip Dawsoncurrent
- Philip Tarltoncurrent
- Quintin Ballardiecurrent
- Rachel Gledhillcurrent
- Rachel Jacksoncurrent
- Rachel Masterscurrent
- Raymond Leppardcurrent
- Raymond Ovenscurrent
- Rebecca Kozamcurrent
- Rebecca Shorrockcurrent
- Regina Beukescurrent
- Reginald Kellcurrent
- Reginald Newcurrent
- Richard Bissillcurrent
- Richard Cooksoncurrent
- Richard Hosfordcurrent
- Richard McNicolcurrent
- Richard Morgancurrent
- Robert Cattermolecurrent
- Robert Duncancurrent
- Robert Hillcurrent
- Robert Poolcurrent
- Robert St. John Wrightcurrent
- Robert Trumancurrent
- Rodney Friendcurrent
- Roger Winfieldcurrent
- Santiago Carvalhocurrent
- Sarah Streatfeildcurrent
- Shelagh Sutherlandcurrent
- Simon Archercurrent
- Simon Estellcurrent
- Simon Streatfeildcurrent
- Simon Webbcurrent
- Sioni Williamscurrent
- Stanley Woodscurrent
- Sue Böhlingcurrent
- Susan Sutherleycurrent
- Susan Thomascurrent
- Susanna Riddellcurrent
- Susanne Beercurrent
- Susanne Martenscurrent
- Tim Gibbscurrent
- Tom Eisnerviolincurrent
- Tom Watmoughcurrent
- Tristan Frycurrent
- Valda Avelingcurrent
- Valentine Kennedycurrent
- Vic Saywellcurrent
- William Routledgecurrent
- William Webstercurrent
- Marie Goossensharp · 1932–1939
- Richard Temple Savagebass clarinet · 1934–1946
- Howard Leyton-Brownviolin · 1948
- Roger Birnstinglbassoon, principal · 1956–1958
- Bela Dekanyviolin · 1958–1962
- Neil Blackoboe · 1958–1960
- Brian Clarkeviola · 1963–1970
- Alexander Cameroncello, principal · 1967–1983
- Michael Skinnerpercussion, principal · 1970–1972
- Anthony Byrneviola · 1974–2010
- Nigel Thomaspercussion · 1980–1988
- Jacqueline Hartleyprincipal, violin · 1984
- John Kitchenviolin · 1984–2009
- Tim Jones1984–1985
- Corinna Deschviolin · 1993–2002
- Jörg Hammannviolin · 1998–2002
- Cyrille Mercierviola · 2013–2017
- Gabriel Faurcello, principal
- John McCawclarinet, principal
- Keith Harveycello
Malcolm Arnoldtrumpet · 1948- Peter Velcello
- Tina Gruenbergviolin
The London Philharmonic Orchestra was formed in 1932, making it one of the oldest orchestras in the UK.
Founded by Sir Thomas Beecham and Malcolm Sargent, the LPO was created to rival other prominent London orchestras.
The orchestra's notable recordings include the acclaimed album 'The Planets.'
Biography
Formation
The London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) was founded in 1932 by renowned conductors Sir Thomas Beecham and Malcolm Sargent. Established as a response to the need for a permanent orchestra of high caliber in London, the LPO aimed to rival the existing London Symphony and BBC Symphony Orchestras. The orchestra quickly became one of the five permanent symphony orchestras in London, marking a significant development in the city's musical landscape.
Key Releases and Influence
Throughout its history, the LPO has produced a diverse array of recordings, showcasing classical masterpieces and contemporary works alike. Notable releases include "Piano Concerto No.1," "The Planets," and "Messiah," which highlight the orchestra's versatility and commitment to excellence in classical music. The LPO has also been recognized with prestigious awards, such as the Spellemann Award for choir record of the year, further cementing its reputation in the classical music community.
Legacy
The London Philharmonic Orchestra continues to be a vital part of London's cultural fabric, contributing to the city's rich musical heritage. With a roster that has seen numerous talented musicians over the decades, including notable principals like Alexander Cameron and Ian Hardwick, the LPO remains a leading force in the classical music scene, influencing generations of musicians and audiences alike. Its recordings and performances continue to resonate, ensuring that the legacy of this esteemed orchestra endures well into the future.
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Discography
Symphony No. 9 in E Minor ("From the New World")1968
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La Boutique Fantasque1967
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Des Knaben Wunderhorn1966
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Mendelssohn: Concerto for Violin & Orchestra / Bruch: Scottish Fantasy1965
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Symphony No. 51963
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Symphony no. 3 (Eroica)1962
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Symphonie N°2 en Ré Majeur Opus 731959
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Peer Gynt Suites nos 1 and 21959
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Ravel: Bolero / Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice1959
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Elgar Centenary 1857–19571957
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The Wasps (Aristophanic Suite)1957
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Saint‐Saëns: Concerto no. 3 / Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen / Wieniawski: Legende1956
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The Planets1956
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Messiah1956
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Concerto in D Major for Violin and Orchestra op. 611955
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Job - A Masque for Dancing1954
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Symphonies no. 100 "Military" & no. 1021954
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Concerto for Piano and Orchestra1953
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Famous Overtures, No. 41951
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Peter and the Wolf (Opus 67)1949
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With This Ring Ceremony Music2001
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The Greatest Classical Hits of Tchaikovsky1999
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Grandes Maestros Del Barroco. Johann S. Bach1994
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Symphony No 2 / Symphony No 7 / Festival Overture1992
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Piano Concerto No.11975
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Romeo and Juliet / Hamlet
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Showstoppers, Volume 7
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Spatial Audio - The 3D Classical Collection
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World's Greatest Melodies
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Label
- Record label
- Decca
Achievements
- Award
- Spellemann Award for choir record of the year
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: LPO, London Filharmoniske Orkester, London Philharmonic, London Philharmonic Orchaestra, London Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra, Lontoon filharmoninen orkesteri
The London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) is a British orchestra based in London. One of five permanent symphony orchestras in London, the LPO was founded by the conductors Sir Thomas Beecham and Malcolm Sargent in 1932 as a rival to the existing London Symphony and BBC Symphony Orchestras.
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