Malcolm Sargent and the Rutland Musical Festival

Malcolm Sargent and the Rutland Musical Festival Malcolm Sargent and the Rutland Musical Festival: A Picture with a Story. This superb photograph comes with a wonderful story. One hundred years ago Leicester Symphony Orchestra’s founder Dr Malcolm Sargent was at the...

Leicester Orchestral Union

Leicester Orchestral Union The Leicester Orchestral Union was Leicester’s first symphony orchestra giving well attended annual concerts for nearly five decades before the Leicester Symphony Orchestra started. It was also an important precursor to the LSO supplying...

Benjamin Burrows

Benjamin Burrows (1891–1966) was a brilliant music teacher, organist, pianist, composer, and inventor. He came from a musical family and played for Leicester Symphony Orchestra (LSO) whenever an organist or supplementary pianist was needed. He was the brother of Grace...

Malcolm Sargent

Malcolm Sargent This article is based on my recent research into the life of Malcolm Sargent which I have found fascinating, intriguing and compelling in equal measure. I have read a great deal and talked to many people who have memories of him and people who knew him...

Arthur Thornley

Arthur Thornley Arthur Thornley (1905 – 1977): was a mainstay of the Leicester Symphony Orchestra for almost 50 years. His leadership and determination carried the LSO through the 1930s, the war and the post-war years. Such were the difficulties in these...