the London Symphony Orchestra
/ðə ˌlʌndən ˈsɪmfəni ɔːkɪstrə/
/ðə ˌlʌndən ˈsɪmfəni ɔːrkɪstrə/
(abbreviation the LSO)
- a leading British orchestra established in London in 1904. Famous conductors of the orchestra have included André Previn (1968-79), Claudio Abbado (1979-87), Colin Davis (1995-2007), and Valery Gergiev (2007-2016). It is based at the Barbican Centre.