On 25th of November 2022 the very last episode for the final series of Endeavour (Series 9) was recorded in Air Lyndhurst Hall. London Metropolitan Orchestra have recorded all the music for Endeavour since its commencement in 2012. Endeavour is a prequel to Inspector Morse which broadcast for 7 series between 1987 and 1993. All the Inspector Morse music was written by Barrington Pheloung and recorded by LMO, including the Inspector Morse Theme which was LMO’s very first recording session!
Endeavour composer Matt Slater who also conducted LMO, scored for 50 strings, 8 woodwinds (including piccolo, alto flute, cor anglais, bass clarinet and contra bassoon), 9 brass (including flugelhorn), harp, piano and guitar – the largest orchestra ever convened for Endeavour. LMO was led by Janice Graham.
At the end of the session, lead members of cast and crew sat among the orchestra, as LMO recorded the famous Inspector Morse Theme written by Barrington Pheloung for the very last time with solo guitarist Craig Ogden.
All of us at LMO would like to congratulate everyone involved in this unique piece of TV history which spans 36 years, and we hope very much that you’ll be watching with us as Endeavour series 9 broadcasts on ITV in February 2023.