Podcasts
Each month during the season the London Philharmonic Orchestra releases a new edition of its audio podcast. We bring you interviews with conductors and soloists, pre-concert talks recorded at Royal Festival Hall and previews of our latest CD releases on the LPO Label.
All episodes available below, or click the button to subscribe on iTunes to listen on your mobile
Tchaikovsky, Vladimir Jurowski and Russia
In a Russian themed podcast, Conductor Vladimir Jurowski describes hearing Tchaikovsky's music as a child, and explains the impact the music has had on later generations of composers. Then, in an interview with BBC Radio 3's Andrew McGregor, he discusses growing up in Russia, his memories, training, and influences.
Glyndebourne and the first symphonic performance
The orchestra is at Glyndebourne. Conductor Vladimir Jurowski and BBC Radio 3's Andrew McGregor discuss the benefits of playing in the pit, how the great conductors often come from the opera, and the excitement of playing in the Royal Albert Hall at the first symphonic performance after the run at the festival.
Julian Bliss in conversation
Anoushka Shankar and David Murphy
Anoushka Shankar and David Murphy talk about the completion and staging of the final work of sitar legend Ravi Shankar, Sukanya.
Gavin Bryars - Continual Invention
Season 9 of the LPO podcast arrives this month, promising more recordings of pre-concert talks and interviews with our conductors and artists each month.
Macbeth - performances in the 1880s
Performances of Macbeth from the 1880s brought to life by Dr Lucy Munro (April 2016)
Inspired by Shakespeare
Professor Russ McDonald on composers throughout the ages who used Shakespeare's plays as inspiration. (March 2016)
