Album: Kabalevsky: Cello Concerto no. 2, op. 77 / Khachaturian: Cello Concerto / Glazunov: Chant du Ménestrel, op. 71 by London Philharmonic Orchestra (1988)
Genre: Classical
Format: Album

Artist Background: The London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO), based in London, is one of the major orchestras of the United Kingdom. It was founded by Sir Thomas Beecham in 1932 when he was approached by the rising young conductor Malcolm Sargent with a proposal to set up a permanent, salaried orchestra. Originally envisioned as a reshuffled version of the London Symphony Orchestra, Beecham and Sargent formed the orchestra after the LSO balked at weeding out and replacing underperforming players. Since 1951, the ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Orchestra movement. Known for Classical style.

Related Artists: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Berliner Philharmoniker, Wiener Philharmoniker

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Orchestra movement. Known for Classical style.

Tags: Classical, 1980s, Album


Kabalevsky: Cello Concerto no. 2, op. 77 / Khachaturian: Cello Concerto / Glazunov: Chant du Ménestrel, op. 71

London Philharmonic Orchestra

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