More recently, its principal conductors have included Pierre Monteux (1961–64), Istvan Kertesz (1965–68), André Previn (1968–79) and Claudio Abbado (1979–88). From 1988-1995, the American Michael Tilson-Thomas took over, and in 1995, became principal guest conductor. Sir Colin Davis served as the LSO's Principal Conductor from 1995-2006, and in 2007 took the post of President of the orchestra. On 1 January 2007, Valery Gergiev became the LSO's Principal Conductor. Previn holds the title of Conductor Laureate. In 2006, Daniel Harding became the co-principal guest conductor alongside Tilson Thomas. Richard Hickox is the Associate Guest Conductor of the LSO.
The LSO became the first British orchestra to play overseas when it went to Paris in 1906. The LSO was due to sail on the RMS Titanic for a concert in New York in April 1912 but fortunately had to change the booking at the last minute. It was also the first to play in the United States, in 1912, and in 1973 it was the first to be invited to take part in the Salzburg Festival. It continues to make tours around the world.
In 1966 the London Symphony Chorus (LSC) was formed to complement the work of the LSO. with more that two hundred amateur singers, the LSC maintains a close association with the LSO; however it has developed an independent life, which allows it to partner other leading orchestras.
The LSO has long been considered the most extraverted of the London orchestras. For most of its life it refused to allow women to become members, ostensibly on the grounds that women would affect the sound of the orchestra (there has been a similar controversy at the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra). There is an air of youthful high spirits to much of its music-making that is shown off in performances of such composers as Berlioz and Prokofiev. The LSO has often had internationally-known players as wind soloists, including such artists as James Galway (flute), Gervase de Peyer (clarinet), Roger Lord (oboe), Osian Ellis (harp), John Georgiadis (violin) and Barry Tuckwell (horn). Like most ensembles, the orchestra has a great ability to vary its sound, producing very different tone colours under such diverse conductors as Stokowski (with whom it made a series of memorable recordings), Adrian Boult, Jascha Horenstein, Georg Solti, André Previn, George Szell, Claudio Abbado, Leonard Bernstein, John Barbirolli, and Karl Böhm, who developed a close relationship with the orchestra late in his life. Böhm and Bernstein each held the title of LSO President in their later years.
Clive Gillinson, a former cellist with the orchestra, served as the LSO's Managing Director from 1984 to 2005, and is widely credited with bringing great stability to the LSO's organization after severe fiscal troubles.[1] Since 2005, Kathryn McDowell is the Managing Director of the LSO.[2]
All Time High
London Symphony Orchestra Lyrics
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Had no intention to do the things we've done
Funny how it always goes with love, when you don't look, you find
But then we're two of a kind, we move as one
We're an all time high
We'll change all that's gone before
Doing so much more than falling in love
We'll take on the world and win
So hold on tight, let the flight begin
I don't want to waste a waking moment; I don't want to sleep
I'm in so strong and so deep, and so are you
In my time I've said these words before, but now I realize
My heart was telling me lies, for you they're true
We're an all time high
We'll change all that's gone before
Doing so much more than falling in love
On an all time high
We'll take on the world and win
So hold on tight, let the flight begin
So hold on tight, let the flight begin
We're an all time high
The London Symphony Orchestra's song "All Time High" is a love song that explores the theme of unexpected love. The first few lines suggest that the singer was looking for a temporary respite from his or her life and stumbled upon love. He or she had no intentions of doing any of the things they have done, but they ended up doing them anyway. The song then takes a turn towards optimism and speaks of two people who "move as one" and are experiencing the high of newfound love. The lyrics suggest that the two people are so in love that they are willing to take on the world and change it. They are on a high that they never want to come down from and want to hold on tight to the feeling.
The song's chorus repeats the phrase "We're an all-time high" which signals an unending, ongoing feeling of elation. The singer wants to make the most of this feeling and not waste any moment. He or she is ready to take on the world, knowing that he or she can conquer it with the newfound love. The singer acknowledges that he or she has said similar things before, but this time, it is different. The singer's heart had been lying to him or her before, but with this love, his or her heart speaks the truth.
Overall, the song "All Time High" is an uplifting, optimistic love song that explores the power of unexpected love. It suggests that love can change everything and that when two people are in love, they can conquer the world.
Line by Line Meaning
All I wanted was a sweet distraction for an hour or two
I was looking for a brief escape from reality
Had no intention to do the things we've done
I didn't plan for things to go this far
Funny how it always goes with love, when you don't look, you find
Love often surprises people when they least expect it
But then we're two of a kind, we move as one
We share a deep connection and understand each other well
We're an all time high
We are experiencing an intense emotional and spiritual peak
We'll change all that's gone before
Our relationship is transcending the norm and will redefine what is possible
Doing so much more than falling in love
Our connection goes beyond mere infatuation and encompasses a wide range of experiences
On an all time high
Our shared experience of love is taking us to new heights
We'll take on the world and win
Together we can conquer anything and overcome any obstacle
So hold on tight, let the flight begin
Get ready for a wild ride, because we are in for an exhilarating adventure
I don't want to waste a waking moment; I don't want to sleep
I am completely consumed by my love for you and don't want to miss a single moment with you
I'm in so strong and so deep, and so are you
Our love is intense and profound, and we share a deep connection
In my time I've said these words before, but now I realize
I've said 'I love you' to others in the past, but I understand now what it truly means
My heart was telling me lies, for you they're true
I thought I understood what love was, but it was only when I met you that I realized the truth
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: John Barry, Tim Rice
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Bloom Bloom
Lovely.
But the contradiction of masks!
What is being masked?
The violinist and the cellist have nappies on their face, but Mr. Rattle is immune?
The harp fears germs but the flute doesn't?
How do the cooties know not to bother the trombonist but might the base drummer?
This is a grand and wonderful performance. Gonna close my eyes and listen.
Y ZHANG
Went to the exact concert in May. It was absolutely a treasure to see real-life music coming back, and I could feel that musicians were same enthusiastic. Simon's BEFORE CONCERT speech should be included in this video :-)
David Burton
So almost five years ago and such playing of the Faure, my goodness! How about the conductor named Rattle? He's about the best at this point. Best
Wout DC
I've come to realise, on my second listen, that this concert is almost brilliant! Especially the Britten and Fauré stand out to me. Looking very much forward to hearing/seeing the LSO for the second time (and Rattle for the first!) in september in Antwerp.
Susana Noemi Rio
Amazing concert !! Congratulations. Thanks very much.
Mia Feigelson
London Symphony Orchestra; first and foremost, thank you enormously !!!!
I hope you don't mind I share a short story with you. When my two daughters were little kids, I bought a book in English which dealt with the instruments of an orchestra. The book had a CD which featured Britten's 'Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra' under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle. The performance was stunning and it helped my little daughters recognise the sound and timbre of each and every instrument of the orchestra.
One of the many things that have moved me deeply about this Video, is the fact that not only did you perform live to an audience after 14 months but that Benjamin Britten wrote his wonderful piece as soon as had WWII had finsihed...
May your live performances to an audience never have to be postponed once more.
London Symphony Orchestra bravo to all of your memebers and to Sir Simon Rattle, the one and only Conductor !!!
Paul Delcour
OMG. Even just 'online' this is so wonderful to be able to be part of again. Let's just hope and prey it will stay this way if not all the way!
Magdalena Filbrandt
Jestem pod wrażeniem.🤔Sir Simonie ,twoja muzyka działa jak narkotyk,uzależnia i wpływa na moją wyobraźnię.❤Dziękuję, 🙏to Ty nauczyłeś mnie sluchać tej pięknej muzyki.❤🔥
Mark Emanuele
BRAVO! Maestro Rattel, BRAVI! LSO!!!!!!!!!!
This is the best performance of all three works that I have heard in my entire 63 year life!!!! (Although I joke about the fact that I stopped counting at 29. 8^)..) As a conductor, I am familiar with all 3 of these works, and this was a perfect program for a "welcome back" concert. Again, BRAVO!!!!!!!!!
Gisela Urbahn
❤ Fauré Dvorak Britten eine wunderbare Lebens bejahende Musik 🎶 danke LSO und Sir Simon Rattle 👍
Gisela Urbahn
Einfach FREUDE 😃 Dankeschön ⭐️🦉❣️