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Defying Gravity, Bach style
Fri 13 Mar 2026Christine, a member of our Viola section, tells us about the otherworldly qualities of Bach Chorales. -
Im-peck-able vibes
Fri 6 Mar 2026LMP Violinist Jess Coleman talks us through what gives Haydn’s ‘Hen’ Symphony its character. -
A rollercoaster of emotions
Fri 6 Mar 2026From heartbreak to springlike happiness, Cédric Tiberghien gives his insights into Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.23. -
Love, actually, is all around (even at Victoria station)
Sun 7 Dec 2025We were feeling the love at our Christmas pop-up in Victoria station. -
Who knew cats were so inspiring?
Fri 21 Nov 2025Violinist Fenella Humphreys tells us about her inspiration outside of music, including the benefits of watching her cat. -
The trials and tribulations of timpani
Sat 15 Nov 2025Our Principal timpani, Ben, talks us through the trials and tribulations of Beethoven’s writing. -
New appointment – Gemma Sharples as Second Violin, No.2
Thu 13 Nov 2025Gemma who has been with LMP since 2019, has been appointed as our Second Violin, No.2. -
Ryan's story
Tue 28 Oct 2025Ryan was the first winner of our Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Prize back in 2023. -
Meet our new Chief Executive, Chrissy
Tue 21 Oct 2025Exciting update – Chrissy Kinsella will be joining us as our new Chief Executive in January 2026. -
Celebrating a Croydon icon
Sun 19 Oct 2025We celebrated Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s 150th birthday with kora player and composer Tunde Jegede. -
You know where you stand with a Baroque-en heart
Fri 17 Oct 2025Principal oboe, Gareth, tells us about how you can be confident in Baroque’s emotional state. -
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Bach had banter
Fri 17 Oct 2025Our Principal flute, Michael, tells us about Bach’s playful side. -
Good things (coffee) come in threes
Wed 24 Sep 2025Here’s how our Principal Second Violin, Antonia, prepares for a concert day when it involves a lot of Mozart. -
Mozart in the modern day
Tue 23 Sep 2025We caught up with soprano Danielle de Niese about how she approaches Mozart -
Our 25/26 season is here!
Tue 8 Jul 2025We’ve got a whole load of exciting things in store, including Jonathan Bloxham in a new role. -
'Mezzo-forte-ist'? A classic(al) roast
Fri 30 May 2025LMP Principal conductor and Artistic Advisor Jonathan Bloxham describes how certain pieces can bring back vivid memories. -
Flynn to step down as our Chief Executive
Wed 28 May 2025Today, we’re announcing that Flynn Le Brocq will leave LMP at the end of August 2025 after an incredible 4… -
The launch of our American Friends
Wed 30 Apr 2025We took our Friends of LMP scheme overseas. -
Escape to the country (LMP edition)
Tue 15 Apr 2025Our Principal viola, Judith, explains how music can provide a sense of escapism. -
Is playing the violin a new extreme sport?
Tue 15 Apr 2025Are these parallels between performance and high-risk activities? Our Leader Simon thinks so. -
The quirks of the harp
Thu 13 Feb 2025Harpist Rosanna tells us about impressionist harp music, glissandos, and concert-day routines. -
Benefits of a 10 hour sleep
Thu 13 Feb 2025Pianist Zee Zee reveals her sleep routine for concert days, and tells us about her love for Ravel. -
Goodbye Sebastian
Tue 7 Jan 2025We’re wishing Sebastian Comberti a very fond farewell as he steps down as our Principal Cello in Summer 2025. -
New Appointment – Jessica Coleman as Violin 1, No.3
Fri 22 Nov 2024New update to our player members – Jessica Coleman has been appointed as our Violin 1, No.3. -
When you’re tired of Mozart, you’re tired of life
Mon 11 Nov 2024Can we ever get bored of Mozart? Pianist Angela Hewitt doesn’t think so. -
(Almost) in the words of Lizzo: ‘Hair check, soak reed, Go!’
Mon 11 Nov 2024Principal bassoon, Sarah, talks us through her pre-concert routine and how the Linz symphony brings back memories of her LMP… -
Italian sunshine is the recipe for genius
Fri 18 Oct 2024Jonathan Bloxham tells us about the inspiring imagery within Mendelssohn’s Symphony No.4. -
Japanese Bush Warblers to Kosovan Cab Rides
Thu 26 Sep 2024Roxanna Panufnik talks us through her inspo for Four World Seasons – a work that takes us around the globe. -
Side of vodka with your Vivaldi?
Tue 24 Sep 2024Our Leader, Ruth, talks us through the emotions and imagery in Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. -
New appointment – Christine Anderson as Viola No.2
Wed 7 Aug 2024News for our string section – Christine Anderson has been appointed as LMP Viola No.2. -
New appointment – Antonia Kesel as Principal Second Violin
Fri 12 Apr 2024We’ve got a new Principal! Antonia is now leading our Second Violins. -
An orchestra in the community
Thu 29 Feb 2024Father John Pritchard recalls the meet-cute that led to a relationship that has lasted a decade. -
Happy 75th birthday to us!
Sat 10 Feb 2024Jonathan Bloxham, our Principal Conductor, dons his party hat as he reflects on the planning process of a 75th party. -
The best kind of Déjà vu
Fri 10 Nov 2023Isata Kanneh-Mason looks back on her past performance of Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with us. -
Meet our finalists
Wed 20 Sep 2023Exciting news! We’ve announced our three finalists for our 2023 Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Prize. -
New appointment - George White as Violia No.5
Tue 1 Aug 2023The lovely George has joined our viola section. -
New appointment - Alan Thomas as our Principal Trumpet
Tue 4 Jul 2023Alan’s joining our trumpet section as our new Principal. -
How to create a video game soundtrack
Mon 5 Jun 2023Turns out you can create some pretty good dinosaur sound effects with a cello. -
An organ is just like a piano, right?
Sat 29 Apr 2023We’ll leave it to expert organist, Anna Lapwood, to decide. -
Have you ever been punched in the face by an organ?
Sat 29 Apr 2023How would you describe the sound of an organ. Loud? Grand?…Punchy? -
Pulling out all the stops
Sat 15 Apr 2023Ever wondered how a pipe organ actually work? Us too. -
Classical Christmas No. 1
Sat 17 Dec 2022No, it’s not Mariah Carey. Tom Allery’s here to tell us why Messiah is such a big hit. -
The significance of Hiawatha
Sun 9 Oct 2022How should we approach Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s monumental work today? -
We've got news!
Tue 4 Oct 2022The wonderful Jonathan Bloxham is joining as our Conductor in Residence and Artistic Advisor. -
Painting by bar numbers
Thu 10 Feb 2022Artist James Mayhew tells us about the process of painting to music.
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