Flagship Projects
Since the very beginning, SLO has loved doing things a little differently. See below a set of flagship projects — ones where we’ve pushed boundaries and done something truly unique for an amateur orchestra in the UK.
We call these “flagship” because they’re the moments that really show what SLO is all about: creativity, ambition, and making great music accessible to everyone. We’re so proud of what we’ve achieved so far — and even more excited about what’s next!
Diwali at the V&A South Kensington
October 2025
On 18 October 2025, SLO performed a Diwali Concert in collaboration with Guest Conductor Anita Datta in the V&A South Kensington. This sell-out performance featured numerous global premieres of orchestral arrangements and was generously funded by the Arts Council England.
August 2023
On 4 August 2023, SLO performed a concert in collaboration with the Battersea Jazz Festival in the Clapham Grand. This sell-out performance featured SLO playing alongside some of the UK's top jazz musicians, premiering Scheherajazz for an audience of 600+.
