Esa-Pekka Salonen speaks to us about his appointment as Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor to the Philharmonia Orchestra from September 2008. We also speak to the players of the Philharmonia about what this appointment means for them, and have an interview with tenor Alfie Boe.

We explore the music of Olivier Messiaen in a series of films linked to our forthcoming concerts. The podcast includes films about Messiaen's Turangalîla Symphonie, as well as exploring Messiaen's connection with the organ at La Trinité Church in Paris. This is an updated version of the podcast, with apologies for the broken link first time around.

Second Violinist Julian Milone welcomes in the New Year with a look forward to the Philharmonia Orchestra's plans for 2008, including a preview of the Olivier Messiaen season. Elsewhere cellist David Cohen interviews Maestro Vladimir Ashkenazy and we take a look at the Creative Orchestra workshops.

The Philharmonia Orchestra is pleased to announce its own e-Christmas card, together with BT. The Christmas card contains three video performances by members of the Philharmonia's brass section. Away in a Manger, Ding Dong Merrily on High and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Click on the headline to send your own cards now.

Join double bassist, Dominic Worsley for the December video podcast. Hear from pianist and conductor András Schiff, as he speaks about his feelings for Schubert; take a look inside the new Philharmonia Orchestra Online Shop; Follow percussionist Pete Fry for the day and receive an update on forthcoming Philharmonia Orchestra concerts.

Oboist Jill Crowther introduces November's podcast, which includes features on the Orchestra's Dennis Brain Anniversary concerts (and interviews with members of the Philharmonia's horn section), an extract from the Orchestra's recent performance of The Planets with Charles Dutoit and an update on forthcoming Philharmonia concerts.

Behind the scenes with the Philharmonia Orchestra's series of Podcasts.