Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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What does an over 110-year-old bass drum sound like? 🥁

Meet one of the London Symphony Orchestra's most remarkable instruments: a historic bass drum that has travelled thousands of miles with the Orchestra and continues to captivate audiences today.

In this video, LSO Principal Percussion Neil Percy and renowned instrument maker Pete Woods explore the fascinating history of this unique orchestral instrument. Discover how the drum was made, why it has stood the test of time, and what makes its sound so special more than a century after it first joined the Orchestra.

From concert halls around the world to some of the most iconic moments in the Orchestra's history, this extraordinary bass drum has been at the heart of the LSO's sound for over 110 years.

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