London Philharmonic Orchestra's Principal Guest Conductor, Yannick Nézet-Séguin reflects on his first year with the Orchestra, including their performance of Bruckner's Symphony No.7. He looks ahead to his performance of Bruckner Symphony No 8 on 24 October and reveals the musical preferences of his cats. Percussionist Colin Currie talks about the challenges of playing an instrument that changes for every work, and introduces Rautavaara's Incantations.

From the archive: looking back at the 1940s and Sir Adrian Boult with Nick Tschaikov. Also from the archive, October's CD release on the LPO Label is of pioneering recordings from the 1930s with Sir Thomas Beecham. It includes stereo test recordings and a concert given in Germany on tour in 1936.

Bruckner and Rautavaara - October 2009

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American violinist Robert McDuffie speaks to Edward Seckerson about performing Philip Glass, and in particular the second violin concerto, The American Four Seasons, which was written for him. 

Recordings: The LPO's recent release of Brahms Symphonies 1 and 2 conducted by Vladimir Jurowski is disc of the month in BBC Music Magazine. And the new release on the LPO Label is from the archive - Vernon Handley conducts Elgar's Symphony 1 and Sea Pictures (with soloist Dame Janet Baker).

We want to hear from you - tell us your views on our podcasts for a chance to win a package of recent LPO CDs. Closing date 25 June 2010.

Robert McDuffie on Philip Glass: June 2010

Conductor Clement Power introduces Debut Sounds - a concert showcasing the work of four young composers who have been given workshop and mentoring opportunities via the LPO Young Composers scheme; and composers Isa Khan and Aaron Parker share their experiences of working with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

We want to hear from you - tell us your views on our podcasts for a chance to win a package of recent LPO CDs. Closing date 25 June 2010.

Plus: marking the end of Mark-Anthony Turnage's period as composer in residence - his Hidden Love Song on the LPO Label.

Debut Sounds - young composers: May 2010

Three conductors speak about the music they are performing with the London Philharmonic Orchestra in April 2010 at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall.

As part of The Bernstein Project festival, Festival Director Marin Alsop conducts Bernstein's Symphony No. 2 with soloist Nicolas Hodges. Principal Conductor Vladimir Jurowski introduces Myaskovsky's Sixth Symphony, and Yannick Nézet-Séguin explores the musical links between the works in his programme of 10 April.

Plus: this month's featured release is Principal Guest Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin's first appearance on the LPO Label. Brahms' German Requiem was recorded at a concert in April 2009, and the conductor reveals the importance of the work to him. (LPO-0045 £9.99)

A trio of conductors: April 2010

The 2010-11 season of concerts at the Royal Festival Hall has been revealed, and Chief Executive and Artistic Director Timothy Walker introduces the themes and highlights.

How does the Orchestra work with young musicians from different musical backgrounds? We present its youth fusion group The Band through interviews with its director Phil Mullen, and some of the players.

Plus: this month's release on the LPO Label is a 1989 concert recording of Mahler's Second Symphony with conductor Klaus Tennstedt. Two members of the Orchestra share their memories of working with this legendary musician.  (LPO-0044 2 CD set - £10.99)

Season launch and The Band: March 2010

Principal Guest Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin reveals his approach to working on French repertoire with the LPO and talks about his favourite work by Poulenc. Vladimir Jurowski, the London Philharmonic Orchestra's Principal Conductor introduces Shostakovich's opera The Gamblers and the huge and tragic work by Josef Suk - the Asrael Symphony.

Plus a preview of the new CD release on the LPO Label: Brahms Symphonies Nos. 1 and 2 conducted by Vladimir Jurowski and recorded live in concerts in 2008 (LPO-0043 £10.99).

Bruckner and Rautavaara - October 2009

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