Tour to Paris 2018

At the end of May the Orchestra made its tenth overseas tour. The destination was Paris. There we met up with the Festival Chorus from Hackney, London, the Chœur Résonances de Suresnes and players from the Sinfonia Pop Orchestra to play two concerts. The pieces in...

Malcolm Sargent

Malcolm Sargent This article is based on my recent research into the life of Malcolm Sargent which I have found fascinating, intriguing and compelling in equal measure. I have read a great deal and talked to many people who have memories of him and people who knew him...

97th CONCERT SEASON

97th CONCERT SEASON 2018/2019 – De Montfort Hall, Leicester – Programmes subject to change Conductor: John Andrews Book Subscription Series Now Special Deal and only valid up until the end of October 2018 Relates to ALL Three Concerts being held at DMH...

96th CONCERT SEASON

96th CONCERT SEASON 2017/2018 – De Montfort Hall, Leicester – Programmes subject to change Saturday 25th November 2017, 7.30pm LEGACY OF A MAESTRO A programme of pieces to commemorate 50 years since the death of Sir Malcolm Sargent, founder of the...

Arthur Thornley

Arthur Thornley Arthur Thornley (1905 – 1977): was a mainstay of the Leicester Symphony Orchestra for almost 50 years. His leadership and determination carried the LSO through the 1930s, the war and the post-war years. Such were the difficulties in these...