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"An ensemble of real distinction that plays with passion and enthusiasm"
The Leicester Mercury
"beautifully phrased. The Leicester Symphony Orchestra gave a wonderful performance"
The Leicester Mercury
Click here to hear the orchestra under the baton of Roland Melia playing part of the Carmen Suite No 1 by Bizet.
Conductor
The Leicester Symphony Orchestra is pleased to begin it's first full season with its new conductor John Andrews.
Vacancies
Click here to see the latest vacancies in the orchestra.
Composers' Competition
To celebrate its 90th Season in 2012/2013 the Leicester Symphony Orchestra is holding a Composers' Competition. The winning piece will be played at the first concert of the Anniversary season.
Please click here to read full details of the Composers' Competition
Leicester Symphony Orchestra 90th season, 2012/2013
The 89th season concluded with an exciting programme in which the Orchestra was joined by soprano Denise Leigh who performed a selection of songs and arias; including pieces by Delibes, Gounod and Rachmaninov. The Orchestra also performed Elgar's popular Froissart Overture along with some of the many highlights from Bizet's opera Carmen. The concert concluded with a rousing performance of Dvorak's spirited eighth symphony.
In June 2012 the Orchestra will be taking that programme on tour to France.
In November 2012, in what promises to be one of the highlights of the season, world-renowned percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie joins the orchestra for a superb evening of music making. Following her sell-out concert with the orchestra in 2005, Dame Evelyn returns to the De Montfort Hall stage to showcase her virtuosity and awe-inspiring skill. The orchestra is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year and what better way to get the season underway than a spectacular gala evening with a real star of the music world. This is an evening that is not to be missed!
Works by Sibelius start and conclude the February 2013 concert - both demonstrating the composer's ability to conjure vivid pictures from his music. His Karelia Suite is a nationalistic homage to his Finnish homeland, whilst his Second Symphony must rank amongst the most beautiful works in the symphonic repertoire. The orchestra is also delighted to be reunited with the sublime British pianist Charles Owen to once again demonstrate why he is such a favourite with Leicester audiences. Charles will be bringing his internationally acclaimed virtuosity and musical sensitivity to perform Grieg's much-loved Piano Concerto.
In May 2013 there will be a concert of music to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Elizabeth II. Two long-established musical groups in Leicester, who for several years were under the direction of Sir Malcolm Sargent, come together for this concert which features Zadok the Priest, I was glad and other pieces performed at Queen Elizabeth's Coronation Service. Also featured is a selection of traditional British music, including Greensleeves, Jerusalem, Orb & Sceptre and Land of Hope & Glory.
The Orchestra
The Leicester Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1922 by Dr (later Sir) Malcolm Sargent, then a local parish organist and chorus master. The orchestra continues the Sargent tradition of recruiting talented local players and bringing to Leicester soloists of international calibre and fame, to give the people of Leicester symphonic music of the highest possible standard. Each year it performs three concerts at its regular venue, the De Montfort Hall in Leicester, and is available for others.
The LSO is a registered charity and relies solely on income from ticket sales, members' subscriptions, Friends of the LSO, Patrons, and sponsorship from Sheehan's Music Services and Timothy Batchelar Stringed Instruments, to ensure that the long and fine tradition of music making established by Sir Malcolm Sargent continues. It receives no public funding apart from occasional grants for special projects. You can assist us this season by coming to our concerts in the De Montfort Hall, and by becoming a subscriber, Friend or Patron.
Last updated May 11th 2012
