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    16 archive LSO concert programmes

    Look at these incredible programmes and flyers from the LSO's illustrious history, from fascinating concerts to big-name artists and conductors.

    1. LSO archive programmes

      1. The first LSO concert, 1904

      This is a poster for the very first London Symphony Orchestra concert, and it makes no bones about the players all having resigned from a rival orchestra to form. Picture: LSO archive

    2. LSO archive programmes

      2. Queen's Hall, London, 1904

      This 'Analytical Programme' comes from the LSO's first season in 1904, the same year of their formation. Picture: LSO archive

    3. LSO archive programmes

      3. Theatre du Chatelet, Paris, 1906

      How about that for a tour conductor? The great composer Charles Stanford took the podium for this concert in Paris. Picture: LSO archive

    4. LSO archive programmes

      4. Queen's Hall, London, 1909

      Incredibly, this programme is made of silk! Picture: LSO archive

    5. LSO archive programmes

      5. Baltic Concert, 1912

      The LSO were originally booked to sail on The Titanic, but at the last minute plans changed and they ended up on the RMS Baltic, where this concert programme comes from. Picture: LSO archive

    6. LSO archive programmes

      6. US tour programme, 1912

      Taken from the LSO's US tour of 1912, after they'd sailed on the RMS Baltic. Picture: LSO archive

    7. LSO archive programmes

      7. Massey Hall, Toronto, 1912

      They also made it all the way to Canada during the same tour, under the direction of Arthur Nikisch. Picture: LSO archive

    8. LSO archive programmes

      8. Titanic Band memorial concert, 1912

      When they returned from their travels, the LSO poignantly performed a tribute concert for the band that went down with the Titanic. Picture: LSO archive

    9. LSO archive programmes

      9. Metroplitan Opera House, New York, 1912

      Here you can see the highlights from the LSO's tour repertoire. Picture: LSO archive

    10. LSO archive programmes

      10. 21st anniversary concert, 1925

      Celebrating 21 years in existence in 1925. Picture: LSO archive

    11. LSO archive programmes

      11. Queen's Hall, London, 1936

      The composer Hamilton Harty was just one of a range of legendary conductors the LSO was able to secure in their early years. Picture: LSO archive

    12. LSO archive programmes

      12. Cambridge Theatre, London, 1942

      Good to know that light refreshments were available at the Cambridge Theatre in 1942. Picture: LSO archive

    13. LSO archive programmes

      13. Royal Albert Hall, 1945

      How about this for a headliner? Violin legend Yehudi Menuhin was the star attraction for this 1945 concert at London's Royal Albert Hall. Picture: LSO archive

    14. LSO archive programmes

      14. Coronation Concert, 1953

      Celebrating the Queen's coronation in 1953 with a special concert. Picture: LSO archive

    15. LSO archive programmes

      15. 70th anniversary concert, 1974

      Any orchestra that makes it to 70 years old deserves a celebration, and the LSO did so in style at Royal Festival Hall in 1974. Picture: LSO archive

    16. LSO archive programmes

      16. Mahler, Vienna and 20th Century season programme, 1985

      This series of themed concerts was brought to life by Claudio Abbado. Picture: LSO archive

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