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]
Sensation
London Symphony Orchestra Lyrics
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I overwhelm as I approach you
Make your lungs hold breath inside!
Lovers break caresses for me
Love enhanced when I've gone by.
You'll feel me coming,
From afar you'll see me
I'm a sensation.
They worship me and all I touch
Hazy eyed they catch my glance,
Pleasant shudders shake their senses
My warm momentum throws their stance.
You'll feel me coming
A new vibration
From afar you'll see me
I'm a sensation.
I leave a trail of rooted people
Mesmerized by just the sight,
The few I touch are now disciples
Love as one I am the light...
Soon you'll see me can't you feel me
I'm coming...
Send your troubles dancing he knows the answer
I'm coming...
I'm a sensation.
The lyrics to London Symphony Orchestra's song "Sensation" express a sense of power and influence that the singer possesses as they approach others. The opening lines suggest that their presence is so captivating that it takes people's breath away, causing them to break off their actions or affectionate gestures. It is as if the singer's arrival enhances the intensity of love and desire in the atmosphere.
The next lines convey the idea that the singer's arrival brings about a new energy, a different kind of vibration that can be sensed from a distance. The singer is described as a sensation, someone who is worshipped and admired by others. People seem to be entranced by their mere presence, and the singer's gaze captivates others, causing them to become almost spellbound. The intensity of their appearance shakes people's senses, creating pleasant shudders and even altering their physical stance.
The singer claims to leave a trail of people who are rooted in their fascination, mesmerized simply by the sight of the singer. Those who have been touched by the singer's influence become devoted followers, experiencing love as a unified force in the singer's presence. The closing lines convey a sense of anticipation, suggesting that soon everyone will witness the singer's arrival and feel their impact. The singer's arrival is seen as a solution to troubles, someone who brings enlightenment and serves as a guiding light.
Line by Line Meaning
I overwhelm as I approach you
My presence is so overpowering that it affects you intensely when I am near.
Make your lungs hold breath inside!
My arrival is so breathtaking that it leaves you breathless and unable to exhale.
Lovers break caresses for me
Even lovers pause their intimate gestures and affections when they encounter me.
Love enhanced when I've gone by.
The feeling of love intensifies and becomes more profound once I have passed by.
You'll feel me coming
You will sense my approach.
A new vibration
There is a fresh and exciting energy accompanying my presence.
From afar you'll see me
Even at a distance, you will be able to perceive and notice me.
I'm a sensation.
I am a remarkable and extraordinary phenomenon.
They worship me and all I touch
People adore and venerate me, valuing any interaction or connection they have with me.
Hazy eyed they catch my glance
People become entranced and mesmerized when they catch my gaze.
Pleasant shudders shake their senses
A pleasurable shiver runs through their senses, leaving them in a state of heightened excitement.
My warm momentum throws their stance.
The powerful force of my presence disrupts and unsettles their usual composure.
I leave a trail of rooted people
I have a lasting impact on those I encounter, leaving them deeply affected and rooted in my influence.
Mesmerized by just the sight
They become captivated and spellbound simply by seeing me.
The few I touch are now disciples
The individuals who I physically make contact with become dedicated followers and loyal disciples.
Love as one I am the light...
Through love, unity is achieved, and I serve as the guiding light that leads them on this path.
Soon you'll see me can't you feel me
In the near future, you will not only see but also intuitively sense my presence.
I'm coming...
I am rapidly approaching.
Send your troubles dancing he knows the answer
Give your worries and problems to me, and I will resolve them. I hold the solution.
I'm coming...
I am swiftly approaching.
I'm a sensation.
I am an extraordinary phenomenon that elicits strong emotions and reactions.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: PETER TOWNSHEND
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