Dame Kathryn McDowell to step down as LSO managing director

Florence Lockheart
Friday, June 27, 2025

McDowell will step down in July 2026 at the end of the 2025-26 season

Katherine McDowell: 'I feel the time is right to hand over to someone who can shape and develop this wonderful Orchestra in all its facets for the decades to come, whilst giving me an opportunity to explore other interests'
Katherine McDowell: 'I feel the time is right to hand over to someone who can shape and develop this wonderful Orchestra in all its facets for the decades to come, whilst giving me an opportunity to explore other interests'

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