A regular podcast series of interviews and music, performed and curated by London's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. With interviews with the people behind the music, information about upcoming concerts, and excerpts from the RPO's extensive back catalogue, this podcast is the easiest way to get inside one of the world's leading orchestras. For tickets and further information, visit www.rpo.co.uk.
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RPO Spotlight Special: Interview with composer Jim Parker
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RPO Vice Chair and Co-Principal Trumpet Matt Knight interviews composer Jim Parker on his life, career and works ahead of the performance of his ‘A Londoner in New York’ at Cadogan Hall on Wed 30 September by the RPO brass and percussion sections. Visit www.rpo.co.uk/spotlight-series to find out more.…
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In our 10th podcast in this series, John Griff talks to the RPO’s Community and Education Director Ruth Currie and Natasha Zielazinski, Workshop leader, about the benefits to young participants of RPO Resound online workshops in lockdown. James Williams RPO’s Managing Director discusses the present and future role of the Orchestra in the Arts emerg…
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In Episode 9 of RPO Extra host John Griff is joined by Principal Associate Conductor Alexander Shelley to discuss a new virtual performance of Britten’s ‘Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra’ by the RPO, and how an orchestra can use the medium to reach out, perform and educate when concert halls are empty. Vice Chair and trombonist Matt Knight goe…
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This latest edition, Episode 8, was recorded especially for Mental Health Awareness Month and explores a new roundtable discussion format, with a number of RPO musicians joining directly from their own homes.Katy Ayling (Principal Bass Clarinet), Erik Chapman (First Violin) and Sali-Wyn Ryan (Second Violin) speak to BBC Radio Northampton's John Gri…
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In the seventh episode of the RPO Extra podcast series we turn the spotlight on the #RPOatHome campaign. We also interview the RPO’s Co-Principal cellist Jonathan Ayling and RPO viola section leader Abigail Fenna about social distancing and new video projects.Av Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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In this special feature edition of RPO Extra, Episode 6 offers an insight into the mind and future plans of the Orchestra’s Music Director Designate from August 2020, Vasily Petrenko. Host John Griff speaks to Vasily from his home about what he plans to bring to the Orchestra and what the future of music could be like after the current unprecedente…
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In this episode we explore the backstory to a special re-orchestration of Handel's Messiah through a conversation with the American conductor who played a significant role in uncovering the story and bringing the music to life. Plus, we speak with pianist Daniel Ciobanu on his approach to performing as well as the RPO's chair and double bass player…
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In the 4th episode of RPO Extra, Valentina Peleggi talks to John Griff about how she began her career as a conductor. We shine a light on the life and times of composer o Antonin Dvořák. Plus, RPO second violinist Sali-Wyn Ryan speaks about the community and education work of RPO Resound.Av Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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“How does the Orchestra choose what to play?” In this episode of RPO Extra, Louise Badger the Orchestra’s Concert Director talks about who chooses the music and why. Plus, RPO Flautist Jo Marsh introduces the role of the flute in large scale symphonic repertoire.Av Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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Which region of the UK keeps the biggest CD collection? Plus, find out how RPO Principal Cellist Richard Harwood likens the cello to a very demanding relative.All this and more in the second episode of RPOExtra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s seasonal podcast hosted by John Griff.Av Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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In the first episode of the RPO podcast, John Griff interviews James Williams, Managing Director of the RPO about the future of orchestral music following the publication of the YouGov report 2018; Violinist Francesca Dego describes what it is like to perform with the Nation’s favourite orchestra ahead of her national tour and a moving tribute to t…
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In a guest episode from our friends from the fantastic 'Above the Basement', RPO's Lisa Rodio and Fraser Gordon talk to Chuck Clough and Ronnie Hirschberg about RPO Resound's community work: including Strokestra and the Lullaby Project.Search 'Above the Basement' in your podcast provider to check out the rest of their episodes.…
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Exactly what does an Orchestra's Librarian do? In Episode 6 Patrick Williams talks us through his role in supporting the RPO. We also hear an interview with violinist Sali-Wyn Ryan, and music from Sondheim, Holst, Rutter and Respighi.Av Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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For Episode 5 we meet Hilary Davan Wetton, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the City of London Choir, as well as music from Offenbach, Haydn, Vaughan Williams and Tchaikovsky.Av Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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In Episode 4 we finally meet a few of the Orchestra's musicians, as well as hearing music from Rossini, Mascagni, Parry and Elgar.Av Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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For Episode 3 we present an interview with James Williams, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's Managing Director, as well as music from Tchaikovsky, Elgar, Beethoven and Burt Bacharach.Av Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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In the second episode of the RPO Podcast, we interview Tom King, Head of Show and Facilities at the Royal Albert Hall. We also feature music from Fauré, Bach and the Beatles, and an exciting announcement about an upcoming concert in St Paul's Cathedral.Av Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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In the first episode of the RPO podcast, we interview Adam McGinlay, General Manager of the RPO's home venue, Cadogan Hall. We also feature music by Tchaikovsky, Elgar and Saint-Saëns.Av Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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