122. City Livery Concert 26 June at the Barbican Theatre

The London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, premiered the late Sir Peter Maxwell Davis’ children’s opera – The Hogboon – assisted by students from the Guildhall School and local children. This was followed by Berlioz’ Symphonie Fantastique. Sir Simon becomes Music Director at the City-based LSO in 2017. The evening was well attended by the Livery and raised money for the Lord Mayor’s Appeal.