Mission Statement: The London Medical Orchestra aims to entertain the public in the art of music, by the presentation of concerts and other activities.
It was formed in 1954, consisting mainly of refugee doctors and dentists from central Europe, with Dr Hans Ucko as conductor and Dr J Bachner as leader. In 1964 the LMO combined with the Three Hospitals Orchestra.
Although many of the present members of the Orchestra are not members of the medical or ancillary professions, the Orchestra continues to have as one of its main purposes supporting medical charities through our fund-raising concerts three times a year.
Professional section leaders
We rehearse on Tuesday evenings in a convenient venue near Finsbury Park, North London and to help the orchestra attain a high standard of performance and thoroughly enjoy the experience of playing together, we have professional leads for each of the strings sections. We’re grateful to all our professionals for their enthusiasm and expertise! Read their biographies using the links in the ‘Our Professionals’ menu.
Among former conductors are Norman Del Mar, Colin Davis and Bernard Keefe. Mr Dickson Wright was president for many years. Sir Adrian Boult and Jacqueline du Pré are among our past Vice Presidents.
If you are involved with a charity and would be interested in partnering with LMO to raise funds, please contact us with your ideas. LMO is a registered charity (No. 272002).
Thanks to Geoff Rousell for listing us at www.amateurorchestras.org.uk
