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Spencer Herbert And His OrchestraLondon Symphony Orchestra London Symphony Orchestra British symphony orchestra For the orchestra in London, Ontario, see Orchestra London Canada. The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is a British ensemble based in London. Founded in 1904, the LSO is the oldest of London's symphony orchestras. It was created by a group of players who left Henry Wood's Queen's Hall Orchestra because of a new rule requiring players to give the orchestra their exclusive services. The LSO itself later introduced a similar rule for its members. From the outset the LSO was organised on co-operative lines, with all players sharing the profits at the end of each season. This practice continued for the orchestra's first four decades. Quick facts Founded, Concert hall ...… (Source: Wikipedia)
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