London Philharmonic Orchestra

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).

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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.

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

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)

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)

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).

Osmo Vänska conducts a four-concert series Sibelius's seven symphonies (27 January - 5 February 2010). He speaks to Edward Seckerson about the works he has chosen to complement the symphonies and what this Finnish composer means to him.

Plus a look back at the Schnittke Festival with LPO violinist Clare Duckworth and news of a Grammy Award Nomination for the recording of Jennifer Higdon's Percussion Concerto with soloist Colin Currie on the LPO Label.

The Renga Ensemble is a group of musicians from the London Philharmonic Orchestra who work with performers and composers from outside the classical mainstream - such as jazz, folk, Indian and African styles. Director Scott Stroman talks to Edward Seckerson about the ensemble, and introduces the concert on 2 December at the Vortex Jazz Club in London. Plus contributions from two members of Renga, and some Christmas CD gift recommendations.

London Philharmonic Orchestra's Principal Conductor Vladimir Jurowski introduces the festival Between Two Worlds - exploring the life and work of Alfred Schnittke. A Russian composer, who grew up in Germany in the 1930s, Schnittke's music is renowned for its eclectic juxtaposition of a wide range of styles. The festival explores his music for film, theatre and the concert hall, alongside music that inspired him. Violinist Leonidas Kavakos performs in two concerts of the festival, and tells us about his first violin and the Berg concerto. Find out more on the Schnittke minisite: www.lpo.org.uk/schnittke

Double Bass player George Peniston looks back at reviews from the recent tour to Australia.

November's CD release on the LPO Label is of Dvorak's Requiem, recorded in February 2009 at the Royal Festival Hall with conductor Neeme Järvi.

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.

Vladimir Jurowski, the London Philharmonic Orchestra's Principal Conductor, looks ahead to the 2009-10 season's concerts at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall. He introduces the opening concerts (25 and 26 September) of Mahler's Symphony No.2 "Resurrection". One of the Orchestra's players, Sue Bohling, gives a glimpse of what it's like to play at Glyndebourne Opera and rounds up the press reviews. Plus the new iPhone app is launched, and CDs of Tchaikovsky Symphonies 1 and 6 and a John Ireland celebration are released.