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• Hong Kong 2008 Tour
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Welcome

The University of London Symphony Orchestra is widely recognised as one of the leading student orchestras in the UK. Founded in 1955, ULSO was established to provide students from the diverse academic backgrounds of the University of London's component colleges with the opportunity to play together.

The orchestra seeks to provide students with the unique opportunity to study and perform some of the most challenging symphonic repertoire to the highest standard, catering both for those wishing to continue and develop their performance skills whilst completing degrees in non-musical subjects, as well as attracting members seeking to pursue careers in professional music.

In 2006 the internationally-renowned conductor John Forster took over as Music Director of ULSO, and repertoire highlights for the orchestra have since included Mahler's 3rd Symphony with Catherine Wyn-Rogers in March 2007 and Richard Strauss's Alpine Symphony in March 2008.

After a highly successful tour to Italy in summer 2006, ULSO will be going on tour to Hong Kong in August with Nicola Benedetti and Leonard Elschenbroich. The Orchestra is grateful for the generous sponsorship of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Durex and Scholl. Please click the link on the right for details of our concerts in Hong Kong and further information on how you can support this special event.

Autumn 2008 Concert