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The London Philharmonic Orchestra's podcasts offer a mix of interviews with conductors and soloists, CD news and pre-concert talks to explore the repertoire performed by the orchestra at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall. Visit www.lpo.org.uk for more information about the orchestra.

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London Philharmonic Orchestra episodes:

05.28.2010
Robert McDuffie on Philip Glass: June 2010
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...
04.26.2010
Debut Sounds - young composers: May 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...
03.25.2010
A trio of conductors: April 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...
02.23.2010
Season launch and The Band: March 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...
01.26.2010
Jurowski and Nezet-Seguin: February 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...
01.05.2010
Sibelius Symphonies - January 2010
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...
11.23.2009
Renga Ensemble - December 2009
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...
10.26.2009
Alfred Schnittke festival - November 2009
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...
09.28.2009
Bruckner and Rautavaara - October 2009
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...
08.26.2009
Mahler, Sibelius, Schnittke and Tchaikovsky - September 2009
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...

What's London Philharmonic Orchestra about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

London Philharmonic Orchestra episodes:

Robert McDuffie on Philip Glass: June 2010

Debut Sounds - young composers: May 2010

A trio of conductors: April 2010

Season launch and The Band: March 2010

Jurowski and Nezet-Seguin: February 2010

Sibelius Symphonies - January 2010

Renga Ensemble - December 2009

Alfred Schnittke festival - November 2009

Bruckner and Rautavaara - October 2009

Mahler, Sibelius, Schnittke and Tchaikovsky - September 2009