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Bach Toccata and Fugue Remixtape

Details: Published: 18 January 2018

Given the popularity of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor, it’s not surprising that over the years it has been performed in a huge variety of arrangements. To compare what’s out there, we’ve put together this playlist of our favourite creative (or just plain wacky) versions of this familiar work.

Changing Faces: Stravinsky's Journey – Trailer

Details: Published: 10 January 2018

Hear Vladimir Jurowski, artistic director of Changing Faces: Stravinsky's Journey, talk about Stravinsky and his style in our new festival trailer.

We're off to China! - Music Map

Details: Published: 14 December 2017

Right after Christmas we'll be heading off to China! Teaming up with Vasily Petrenko and Andreas Brantelid for 10 busy days of concerts in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai and Beijing. Click on the map below to check out the route and check back on our social media channels for all the latest news from our adventures abroad.

Watch the trailer for Meow Meow: More Pandemonium

Details: Published: 06 November 2017

After her hugely entertaining and mildly terrifying performance with us last year, we are delighted that ‘kamikaze cabaret’ superstar Meow Meow is joining us for another round of orchestrated chaos! Watch the trailer here.

Share your LPO Education and Community stories

Details: Published: 20 October 2017

Our Education and Community department turns 30 this year! As part of the celebrations we’re on the lookout for stories from people like you. We'd love to hear about your experiences if you've ever been part of our Foyle Future Firsts, Young Composers or Junior Artists development schemes, attended a BrightSparks or FUNharmonics concert, or been part of our work with partner schools and organisations.

LPO Player Picks

Details: Published: 29 September 2017

With our 2017/18 season at Southbank Centre now well underway, what to come and hear next at Southbank Centre? We asked LPO musicians Alice Munday (oboe) and Thomas Eisner (first violin) what pieces they’re most looking forward to playing over the next couple of months.