The London Symphony Orchestra

British Classical Music Ensemble

The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is one of the world's leading orchestras, renowned for its recordings, performances, and its deep association with the film music genre. Founded in 1904, the LSO has a rich history and has been based at London's Barbican Centre since 1982. Throughout its career, the orchestra has worked with a plethora of distinguished conductors and composers. The LSO gained widespread recognition for its work in film music, notably recording the score for the original "Star Wars" trilogy under the direction of composer John Williams. This collaboration helped to cement the orchestra's reputation for delivering powerful and iconic cinematic scores. Beyond film music, the LSO maintains an extensive classical repertoire and has produced numerous classic albums across a wide range of composers from Beethoven to Stravinsky. The orchestra continues to contribute to both live classical performances and recorded works, maintaining a significant presence in the international music scene.