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The '''London Gay Symphony Orchestra''' ('''LGSO''') was founded in May 1996 by a group of friends led by [[Robin Gordon-Powell]], who was the Orchestra’s first conductor. It gave its first performances as a full symphony orchestra in October 1996 at the [[Drill Hall Theatre]]. | [[File:LGSO.png|thumb|London Gay Symphony Orchestra logo]]The '''London Gay Symphony Orchestra''' ('''LGSO''') was founded in May 1996 by a group of friends led by [[Robin Gordon-Powell]], who was the Orchestra’s first conductor. It gave its first performances as a full symphony orchestra in October 1996 at the [[Drill Hall Theatre]]. | ||
The | The Orchestra aims to provide a safe and supportive space for musicians of all sexualities, playing to a high standard but still offering space for players of all abilities. It performs five full concerts per year, various regular and ad-hoc extras.<ref>http://www.lgso.org.uk/index.php/about-us/ LGSO: About Us</ref> | ||
The LGSO is a registered charity. Its patrons are: | The LGSO is a registered charity. Its patrons are: | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:08, 10 July 2026
The London Gay Symphony Orchestra (LGSO) was founded in May 1996 by a group of friends led by Robin Gordon-Powell, who was the Orchestra’s first conductor. It gave its first performances as a full symphony orchestra in October 1996 at the Drill Hall Theatre.
The Orchestra aims to provide a safe and supportive space for musicians of all sexualities, playing to a high standard but still offering space for players of all abilities. It performs five full concerts per year, various regular and ad-hoc extras.[1]
The LGSO is a registered charity. Its patrons are: Clare Summerskill, Paul Gambaccini, Sandi Toksvig, Amy Lamé, and Simon Fanshawe.
References
- ↑ http://www.lgso.org.uk/index.php/about-us/ LGSO: About Us