London Gay Symphony Orchestra

This channel features concert footage of London Gay Symphony Orchestra. The LGSO is the UK's oldest LGBT Orchestra and one of only a handful in the world. Founded in 1996, the orchestra has given concerts four times (or more) every year for the past sixteen years at venues throughout the UK including the Royal Festival Hall; toured internationally to Paris, Cologne and Zagreb; performed with Jimmy Somerville, Simon Callow, Rosalind Plowright and Sue Perkins; recorded a score for the cult film Pervirella; commissioned new work from upcoming composers; and raised thousands of pounds for charities including Amnesty International, The Food Chain, Crusaid and Albert Kennedy Trust. The orchestra's patrons include Sandi Toksvig, and Amy Lamé.