London Schools Symphony Orchestra to celebrate 70th anniversary

The London Schools Symphony Orchestra (LSSO) will celebrate its 70th anniversary with a programme featuring trumpeter Pacho Flores, who will perform the world premiere of Eleanor Alberga's trumpet concerto, which is based on Caribbean and Latin American folk legends.

Entitled Invocation, Alberga’s new concerto was commissioned by the LSSO following a recent collaboration with Pacho Flores.

LSSO artistic director Peter Ash said: 'Eleanor is one of the most exhilarating orchestral composers working today. She has a unique sound palette and a glorious imagination, which has been inspired by the myths and legends of her native Caribbean, including one about the creation of the world and the first sunrise. Pacho is a brilliant soloist, who can produce a staggering range of colours from his trumpets. I feel certain the two will produce a thrilling evening’s entertainment.'

The London Schools Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1951. It gives young musicians from schools in London the opportunity to perform with professional conductors and soloists. 

It was described by Sir Simon Rattle as 'an incomparable ambassador for the dynamism and excellence of British youth'.

For more information and tickets visit: https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2021/event/lsso-languor-invocation-and-magic