London Symphony Orchestra ⬩ Antonio Pappano

Name: London Symphony Orchestra ⬩ Antonio Pappano
Start: 2026-06-17T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-19T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Rudolfinum

took place · 17 Jun 2026

Rudolfinum, Prague

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The London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Antonio Pappano, performs at Rudolfinum in Prague.

About the venue: Rudolfinum

The Rudolfinum is a neo-Renaissance cultural monument on Alšovo nábřeží in Prague 1, built between 1876 and 1884 by architects Josef Zítek and Josef Schulz. Since 1992 it has been the home of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, whose main stages are Dvořák Hall and Suk Hall. The building also houses Galerie Rudolfinum, focused on contemporary art, and serves as the centre of the Prague Spring and Dvořák Praha festivals.

Alšovo nábřeží 79/12, 110 00 Praha 1 Get directions

About: London Symphony Orchestra

The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is a British symphony orchestra founded in 1904 and based at the Barbican Centre in London. It is one of the world's most celebrated orchestras, with an extensive discography spanning classical repertoire and film scores, and a history of collaboration with the foremost conductors and soloists of each era.

5.8M

monthly listeners on Spotify

~70

concerts per year at Barbican Centre

What's new

2026-04
In April 2026, LSO announced the complete program for the 2026/27 season: Pappano conducts 5 world premieres, 3 Vaughan Williams symphonies, and two concert performances of Verdi's La traviata.
2026-04
In the 2026/27 season, LSO will undertake an extensive Asian tour in September and October 2026, after which Pappano will open the Barbican season with the British premiere of Amber Alchemy by Daï Fujikura and Mahler's Second Symphony.
2026-01
In January 2026, LSO appointed John Harte as the new Executive Director, taking office in August 2026; he will replace Dame Kathryn McDowell, who has led the orchestra for many years.

Tour

LondonPragueLitomyšlSpoletoLos Angeles

Tracks

Star Wars (Original Soundtrack)iconic film recordings with John Williams, LSO is the most renowned orchestra for Hollywood soundtracks

Elgar: Enigma Variationshistorical recording; Elgar himself conducted LSO in the 1920s and 1930s

Shostakovich: Symphonies (LSO Live)ongoing recording cycle with Gianandrea Noseda, completion in the 2025/26 season

Mahler: Symphony No. 2 'Resurrection'opening program of the 2026/27 season under Pappano's baton at Barbican Centre

Prokofiev: Symphonies (LSO Live)complete cycle with Noseda, release planned for the 2025/26 season

Recent shows

Oct 29, 2025 Barbican Centre, London (GB)
Oct 23, 2025 Barbican Hall, London (GB)
Oct 19, 2025 Hall, London (GB)

About: Antonio Pappano

Antonio Pappano is a British-Italian conductor who served as Music Director of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden (2002–2024) and the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome. He is widely respected for his interpretations of Italian opera and Wagner, and has collaborated with major orchestras and opera houses worldwide.

700+

performance at Covent Garden

130+

recordings in discography

1× Grammy

Grammy Award (2016)

2× Gramophone

Gramophone Award for La Rondine (1997)

What's new

2025-05
The Royal Opera House Covent Garden appointed Pappano as its first Conductor Laureate - a title honoring his 22 years of service and more than 700 performances.
2025-05
Pappano returned to the Covent Garden stage after a year to conduct a new production of Wagner's Die Walküre directed by Barry Kosky.
2025-04
The LSO announced the program for Pappano's second season as chief conductor (2025/26): British music, American symphonic works, Shostakovich symphonies, and a concert performance of Wagner's Tristan and Isolde.

Tour

LondonPragueLitomyšlBonnParisMilanHanoi

Tracks

Puccini: Tosca (2001, EMI)studio recording with Gheorghiu and Alagna, soundtrack to Benoît Jacquot's film adaptation

Puccini: La Rondine (1997, EMI)two Gramophone Awards: Best Opera Recording and Record of the Year 1997

Puccini: Il trittico (2011, ROH)Gramophone Opera Award 2013, considered a reference modern recording

Verdi: Otello (2020, Sony Classical)recording with Jonas Kaufmann and Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia

Puccini: Turandot (2023, Warner Classics)first studio recording with Alfana's complete ending, recorded in Rome

Recent shows

Aug 28, 2024 Cankarjev Dom, Ljubljana (SI)
Jan 10, 1999 Koninklijke Muntschouwburg / Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Brussels (BE)

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