Since its inception as "something akin to a musical republic" in 1904, the London Symphony Orchestra has established itself as one of the world's great orchestras. Richard Morrison's new chronicle--published to coincide with a major U.S. tour--reveals the pioneering spirit of this independent, self-governing ensemble; it follows the LSO from an idealistic infancy through to its position today as a prestigious classical ensemble in an age of uncertainty for classical music, exploring how the orchestra has managed to retain its swashbuckling quality and high standards rather than following the safer path of uniformity and reliability.
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Richard Morrison is the chief music critic for The Times of London.
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More than a history of the London Symphony Orchestra, this book gives a great overview of London musical life through the 20th Century into the 21st. Why does London have five orchestras? You'll find out in this detailed history of the institutions, personalities, and politics of the British orchestral scene. Punctuated by insightful quotes from witnesses and participants, we see how some of the history of the LSO may be viewed differently by those who were there, depanding on where they were standing. If you enjoy "The Cleveland Orchestra: Second to None" or "Season With Solti", you will enjoy this story of another musical culture, similar, but so different.
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