London Mozart Players announces new chief executive Flynn Le Brocq

The London Mozart Players (LMP) have today announced the appointment of Flynn Le Brocq as its new chief executive. Commenting on his new role, he said: ‘I am thrilled to be joining LMP at such an exciting point for the orchestra. I look forward to continuing Julia's excellent work, ensuring that the extraordinary ethos of collaboration and innovation is upheld, and that we continue to serve communities both local and further afield.’ The LMP is the UK's longest established chamber orchestra, formed in 1949, and in 2014 became the first UK orchestra to be led by its players.

Le Brocq studied music at the University of Edinburgh and his subsequent career spanned a variety of sectors in the arts including education, festivals and orchestral management. He joins LMP from his roles as general manager of both the Southwell Music Festival and the Oxford Bach Soloists, and as company manager at Nevill Holt Opera. His recent start-up projects have included the Stay At Home Choir and music concierge service Haus Musik.

Julia Desbruslais, LMP executive director commented: ‘I am delighted that Flynn is joining LMP at this crucial time. We are proud of our long heritage but we are a forward-looking orchestra and this injection of new blood is just what is needed to shape the orchestra for the post-pandemic musical landscape. Flynn's background and experience across the classical music world ideally position him to lead this small but dynamic ensemble, and his energy and drive will be pivotal in inspiring the LMP team to take the orchestra to the next level, building on our enviable reputation for artistic excellence and innovation in performance, and in education and outreach work. I am delighted to be able to leave LMP in such safe hands.’

Taking over from Desbruslais upon her retirement in January 2022, Le Brocq will lead LMP’s busy 2021/22 season, in which the orchestra will embark on a new series of concerts at St Martin-in-the-Fields as well as its continuing residencies in Croydon's Fairfield Halls, St John's Upper Norwood, and Hastings. LMP will also be returning to international performance with tours to South Korea and Eilat, Israel this season as well as continuing their education and outreach work.

Neville Osrin, chairman of the LMP said: ‘We are immensely grateful to Julia Desbruslais for her inspiring leadership over the past six years. Since turning the orchestra around at a critical time it has thrived, gaining an international reputation for excellence, and for innovative and ambitious programming.  Having joined the LMP fold, Flynn will build on this success, bringing his knowledge and experience of all genres of performance, including in the digital space, which are essential for a twenty-first century ensemble. I am delighted that he is joining the LMP and along with the whole LMP management team and players, I am looking forward to working with him.’

You can find more information about the London Mozart Players at their website.