What does an orchestra do when it's not on stage? Since its inception, the Philharmonia has been renowned for its work as a recording orchestra. We can regularly be found in the studio recording for film and video games, as well as recording concert works. Join Patrick Bailey to explore the off-stage work of the orchestra, featuring music by composer Jessica Curry. --- We’re in this together. As a charity, we rely on the generosity of individuals like you to support the work we do through successes as well as these periods of difficulty. Please consider making a donation to our Keep the Philharmonia Playing appeal to secure our future and help us stay digitally connected with our audiences around the world. Like many performing arts organisations, the Philharmonia is facing significant disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic. We want to thank all of our supporters, Friends, audience members and wider community at this challenging time. We are doing everything possible to be performing live again soon. https://tickets.philharmonia.co.uk/contributions/donations

What does an orchestra do when it's not on stage? Since its inception, the Philharmonia has been renowned for its work as a recording orchestra. We can regularly be found in the studio recording for film and video games, as well as recording concert works. Join Patrick Bailey to explore the off-stage work of the orchestra, featuring music by composer Jessica Curry. --- We’re in this together. As a charity, we rely on the generosity of individuals like you to support the work we do through successes as well as these periods of difficulty. Please consider making a donation to our Keep the Philharmonia Playing appeal to secure our future and help us stay digitally connected with our audiences around the world. Like many performing arts organisations, the Philharmonia is facing significant disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic. We want to thank all of our supporters, Friends, audience members and wider community at this challenging time. We are doing everything possible to be performing live again soon. <a href="https://tickets.philharmonia.co.uk/contributions/donations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tickets.philharmonia.co.uk/contributions/donations</a>

Philharmonia in the Studio

How do 60 individual violins, violas, cellos and basses transform into the lush sound of an orchestral string section? Who do they follow? What makes them all move together? Find out all of their secrets in this film. And subscribe to our YouTube channel to be alerted when our brand new series on the sections of the orchestra continues with the woodwind section. Keep the Philharmonia Playing: https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/donate

How do 60 individual violins, violas, cellos and basses transform into the lush sound of an orchestral string section? Who do they follow? What makes them all move together? Find out all of their secrets in this film. And subscribe to our YouTube channel to be alerted when our brand new series on the sections of the orchestra continues with the woodwind section. Keep the Philharmonia Playing: <a href="https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/donate</a>

The Orchestral String Section: An Introduction

Xian Zhang

Mahler’s The Song of the Earth is an hour-long, soul-searching journey in the company of a composer examining his own mortality and love for life from all angles. --- While we can't perform it for you tonight, conductor Xian Zhang spoke to us about the challenges of conducting the piece, as well as her time learning her craft under the tuition of Lorin Maazel. Like many performing arts organisations, the Philharmonia is facing significant disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic. We want to thank all of our supporters, Friends, audience members and wider community at this challenging time. We are doing everything possible to be performing live again soon. https://philharmonia.co.uk/donate

Mahler’s The Song of the Earth is an hour-long, soul-searching journey in the company of a composer examining his own mortality and love for life from all angles. --- While we can't perform it for you tonight, conductor Xian Zhang spoke to us about the challenges of conducting the piece, as well as her time learning her craft under the tuition of Lorin Maazel. Like many performing arts organisations, the Philharmonia is facing significant disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic. We want to thank all of our supporters, Friends, audience members and wider community at this challenging time. We are doing everything possible to be performing live again soon. <a href="https://philharmonia.co.uk/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://philharmonia.co.uk/donate</a>

Conductor Xian Zhang on Mahler's Das Lied von der Erde

Last, but certainly not least. Join presenter Paul Rissmann to discover the final symphony from the remarkably prolific composer, Joseph Haydn. You’ll learn the importance of symmetry within the work, Haydn’s creative use of tiny motifs, and the importance of silence.

Last, but certainly not least. Join presenter Paul Rissmann to discover the final symphony from the remarkably prolific composer, Joseph Haydn. You’ll learn the importance of symmetry within the work, Haydn’s creative use of tiny motifs, and the importance of silence.

Listening Guide: Haydn Symphony No. 104 "London"

“If after this concert you don’t fall in love with classical music, you never will.” – Pablo Heras-Casado Meet Spanish conductor Pablo Heras-Casado ahead of his concerts of Russian classics this April. Maestro Heras-Casado shares his appreciation of the Philharmonia, his thoughts on the accessibility of classical music, and chats about Mussorgsky’s colourful classic, Pictures at an Exhibition, arranged by composer Maurice Ravel. Concerts: 1 April, Leicester:  https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/200401_pictures-at-an-exhibition/ 2 April, London: https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/190402-heras-casado/ 3 April, Cardiff: https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/cardiff-liszt-stravinsky/ 5 April, Basingstoke:  https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/200405-pictures-at-an-exhibition/ With thanks to Sea Containers London.

“If after this concert you don’t fall in love with classical music, you never will.” – Pablo Heras-Casado Meet Spanish conductor Pablo Heras-Casado ahead of his concerts of Russian classics this April. Maestro Heras-Casado shares his appreciation of the Philharmonia, his thoughts on the accessibility of classical music, and chats about Mussorgsky’s colourful classic, Pictures at an Exhibition, arranged by composer Maurice Ravel. Concerts: 1 April, Leicester: <a href="https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/200401_pictures-at-an-exhibition/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/200401_pictures-at-an-exhibition/</a> 2 April, London: <a href="https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/190402-heras-casado/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/190402-heras-casado/</a> 3 April, Cardiff: <a href="https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/cardiff-liszt-stravinsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/cardiff-liszt-stravinsky/</a> 5 April, Basingstoke: <a href="https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/200405-pictures-at-an-exhibition/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/200405-pictures-at-an-exhibition/</a> With thanks to Sea Containers London.

Conductor Pablo Heras-Casado on Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition

Perfectionism... Swans... Finland... What do these all have to do with music? Discover the story behind Jean Sibelius’s famous 5th Symphony as described by presenter Paul Rissmann. You’ll learn what to listen out for and how this masterful work was written. Featuring extracts played in the studio by Philharmonia musicians. Catch Sibelius Symphony No. 5 live in concert on 21 May 2020 in London at Royal Festival Hall, conducted by our Principal Conductor Designate, Santtu-Matias Rouvali: https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/philharmonia-21-05-20/

Perfectionism... Swans... Finland... What do these all have to do with music? Discover the story behind Jean Sibelius’s famous 5th Symphony as described by presenter Paul Rissmann. You’ll learn what to listen out for and how this masterful work was written. Featuring extracts played in the studio by Philharmonia musicians. Catch Sibelius Symphony No. 5 live in concert on 21 May 2020 in London at Royal Festival Hall, conducted by our Principal Conductor Designate, Santtu-Matias Rouvali: <a href="https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/philharmonia-21-05-20/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/philharmonia-21-05-20/</a>

Listening Guide: Sibelius Symphony No. 5

The Virtual Orchestra travelled to our UK residencies in 2018 and 2019, offering audiences the chance to experience a symphony orchestra from the inside. We worked with local partners including community centres, charities, arts organisations and councils to bring orchestral music to new audiences. Check out this film to find out more about the project or head to the website to read our new report that shares our highlights, challenges, and outcomes from the project.  https://philharmonia.co.uk/initial-report-into-the-virtual-orchestra

The Virtual Orchestra travelled to our UK residencies in 2018 and 2019, offering audiences the chance to experience a symphony orchestra from the inside. We worked with local partners including community centres, charities, arts organisations and councils to bring orchestral music to new audiences. Check out this film to find out more about the project or head to the website to read our new report that shares our highlights, challenges, and outcomes from the project. <a href="https://philharmonia.co.uk/initial-report-into-the-virtual-orchestra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://philharmonia.co.uk/initial-report-into-the-virtual-orchestra</a>

The Virtual Orchestra

“The moment Lise sang the first phrase, everybody’s jaw dropped in the orchestra. I have never seen this kind of thing before.” – Esa-Pekka Salonen Hear Lise Davidsen and Esa-Pekka Salonen in concert with the Philharmonia Orchestra on 19 March 2020 at Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London:  https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/200319-esa-pekka-salonen-mahler-and-schumann/ Link to the recording of Lise Davidsen with the Philharmonia Orchestra on Decca: https://decca.lnk.to/LiseDavidsen0F The Mahler: Songs of Life concerts are supported by members of the Mahler Syndicate: Naomi and Christophe Kasolowsky, Caroline Tate, Marina Vaizey, John and Carol Wates, and others who wish to remain anonymous.

“The moment Lise sang the first phrase, everybody’s jaw dropped in the orchestra. I have never seen this kind of thing before.” – Esa-Pekka Salonen Hear Lise Davidsen and Esa-Pekka Salonen in concert with the Philharmonia Orchestra on 19 March 2020 at Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London: <a href="https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/200319-esa-pekka-salonen-mahler-and-schumann/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/200319-esa-pekka-salonen-mahler-and-schumann/</a> Link to the recording of Lise Davidsen with the Philharmonia Orchestra on Decca: <a href="https://decca.lnk.to/LiseDavidsen0F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://decca.lnk.to/LiseDavidsen0F</a> The Mahler: Songs of Life concerts are supported by members of the Mahler Syndicate: Naomi and Christophe Kasolowsky, Caroline Tate, Marina Vaizey, John and Carol Wates, and others who wish to remain anonymous.

Esa-Pekka Salonen on the Artistry of Soprano Lise Davidsen

Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor, Esa-Pekka Salonen, chats about how composer Gustav Mahler used and re-used vocal music. Music from his song cycles can later be heard in his symphonies. Discover more in this film and join us for in London for our concert series, Mahler: Songs of Life, throughout our 2019/20 season:  https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/?date=all&amp;location=all&amp;type=all&amp;event-group=1562 The Mahler: Songs of Life concerts are supported by members of the Mahler Syndicate: Naomi and Christophe Kasolowsky, Caroline Tate, Marina Vaizey, John and Carol Wates, and others who wish to remain anonymous.

Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor, Esa-Pekka Salonen, chats about how composer Gustav Mahler used and re-used vocal music. Music from his song cycles can later be heard in his symphonies. Discover more in this film and join us for in London for our concert series, Mahler: Songs of Life, throughout our 2019/20 season: <a href="https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/?date=all&amp;location=all&amp;type=all&amp;event-group=1562" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/?date=all&amp;location=all&amp;type=all&amp;event-group=1562</a> The Mahler: Songs of Life concerts are supported by members of the Mahler Syndicate: Naomi and Christophe Kasolowsky, Caroline Tate, Marina Vaizey, John and Carol Wates, and others who wish to remain anonymous.

Esa-Pekka Salonen on Gustav Mahler’s Vocal Music

“Everything was just a disaster. Most likely, people who survived it, when they walked out of there, they were completely confused and bewildered. There is something really attractive about the total excess of it.” – Esa-Pekka Salonen Listen to Esa-Pekka Salonen, our Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor, talk about why he’s reconstructing one of the most famous concerts ever: Beethoven’s legendary 1808 concert in Vienna. The concert was plagued by mishaps and ran for four hours, but those who were there heard the premieres of some of the greatest music of all time: Beethoven’s 5th and 6th Symphonies and the 4th Piano Concerto, performed by Beethoven himself. You can join us for a reconstruction of this concert in March 2020, conducted by our Principal Conductor, Esa-Pekka Salonen. 14 March 2020, The Anvil, Basingstoke:  https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/2658/basingstoke_beethoven_250 15 March 2020, Royal Festival Hall, London:  https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/2528/beethoven_1808_reconstructed Watch our animated film telling the story of this concert in our podcast feed.

“Everything was just a disaster. Most likely, people who survived it, when they walked out of there, they were completely confused and bewildered. There is something really attractive about the total excess of it.” – Esa-Pekka Salonen Listen to Esa-Pekka Salonen, our Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor, talk about why he’s reconstructing one of the most famous concerts ever: Beethoven’s legendary 1808 concert in Vienna. The concert was plagued by mishaps and ran for four hours, but those who were there heard the premieres of some of the greatest music of all time: Beethoven’s 5th and 6th Symphonies and the 4th Piano Concerto, performed by Beethoven himself. You can join us for a reconstruction of this concert in March 2020, conducted by our Principal Conductor, Esa-Pekka Salonen. 14 March 2020, The Anvil, Basingstoke: <a href="https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/2658/basingstoke_beethoven_250" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/2658/basingstoke_beethoven_250</a> 15 March 2020, Royal Festival Hall, London: <a href="https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/2528/beethoven_1808_reconstructed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/2528/beethoven_1808_reconstructed</a> Watch our animated film telling the story of this concert in our podcast feed.

Esa-Pekka Salonen on Beethoven’s Famous 1808 Concert in Vienna

Our monthly series of video podcasts takes you behind the scenes with the Philharmonia Orchestra, including interviews with conductors, soloists and listening guides to famous pieces from the classical repertoire.

Philharmonia Orchestra Video Podcasts

In this film, Michael Fuller introduces his instrument - the double bass.

In this film, Michael Fuller introduces his instrument - the double bass.

Philharmonia Podcast 85: July 2014

Miloslav Kabeláč

“He was born into the wrong time” The greatest composer you’ve never heard of: our Principal Guest Conductor Jakub Hrůša guides you through the inspiring musical life and heartbreaking story, of Miloslav Kabeláč. Explore his revelatory music on 22 November, when we follow The Mystery of Time with Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances and Shostakovich’s Second Piano Concerto:  https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/2120/jakub_hrusa_dvorak_and_shostakovich

“He was born into the wrong time” The greatest composer you’ve never heard of: our Principal Guest Conductor Jakub Hrůša guides you through the inspiring musical life and heartbreaking story, of Miloslav Kabeláč. Explore his revelatory music on 22 November, when we follow The Mystery of Time with Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances and Shostakovich’s Second Piano Concerto:  <a href="https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/2120/jakub_hrusa_dvorak_and_shostakovich" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/2120/jakub_hrusa_dvorak_and_shostakovich</a>

Jakub Hrůša on Miloslav Kabeláč's The Mystery of Time

Pekka Kuusisto

"You expect Frank Sinatra to sing this sort of music, these sorts of harmony changes. But it’s a Prokofiev Violin Concerto." - violinist Pekka Kuusisto on Prokofiev's First Violin Concerto Pekka Kuusisto takes a very personal look at Prokofiev's light-filled First Violin Concerto, which he performs with the Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy in May 2018: https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/series/68/voices_of_revolution_russia_1917

"You expect Frank Sinatra to sing this sort of music, these sorts of harmony changes. But it’s a Prokofiev Violin Concerto." - violinist Pekka Kuusisto on Prokofiev's First Violin Concerto Pekka Kuusisto takes a very personal look at Prokofiev's light-filled First Violin Concerto, which he performs with the Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy in May 2018: <a href="https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/series/68/voices_of_revolution_russia_1917" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/series/68/voices_of_revolution_russia_1917</a>

Pekka Kuusisto on Prokofiev’s First Violin Concerto

It was a fateful September in 1983 when Esa-Pekka Salonen received a call from his agent saying the Philharmonia Orchestra needed someone to replace conductor Michael Tilson Thomas at the last minute, performing Mahler's Third Symphony in London. He said yes and the rest is history. Hear the story from the Philharmonia's now Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor, Esa-Pekka Salonen, who took a moment out of his busy schedule this summer to share the ups and downs of that fateful decision and his enduring relationship with the Philharmonia Orchestra. Salonen conducts Mahler's Third Symphony on Sunday 1 October 2017 at Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London: https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/1714

It was a fateful September in 1983 when Esa-Pekka Salonen received a call from his agent saying the Philharmonia Orchestra needed someone to replace conductor Michael Tilson Thomas at the last minute, performing Mahler's Third Symphony in London. He said yes and the rest is history. Hear the story from the Philharmonia's now Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor, Esa-Pekka Salonen, who took a moment out of his busy schedule this summer to share the ups and downs of that fateful decision and his enduring relationship with the Philharmonia Orchestra. Salonen conducts Mahler's Third Symphony on Sunday 1 October 2017 at Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London: <a href="https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/1714" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/1714</a>

Esa-Pekka Salonen Remembers His Philharmonia Orchestra Debut with Mahler's Third Symphony

In this film, Philharmonia Orchestra Principal Trombone, Byron Fulcher, introduces the euphonium, an instrument that is an occasional visitor to the orchestra. TABLE OF CONTENTS: 00:18 Meaning of "euphonium" 00:40 Choices when buying a euphonium 00:59 The emergence of valved brass instruments 01:25 UK brass band history &amp; the euphonium 02:22 "Tenor tuba" and how the euphonium became part of the orchestra 03:12 How you make a sound 03:55 The wide range of the euphonium &amp; the compensating system 09:09 The valves and how they work 09:54 Vibrato 11:00 Mutes 11:38 How often Byron plays the euphonium in the orchestra 12:21 Orchestral extract: Mussorsgky, Pictures at an Exhibition, Bydlo 14:00 Orchestral extract: R Strauss, Don Quixote, Maggiore: Sancho Panza 15:05 Orchestral extract: Mahler, Symphony No. 7, I. Langsam - Allegro risoluto, ma non troppo 16:14 Orchestral extract: Holst, The Planets, Jupiter 16:35 Foster: Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair 17:20 Jean-Baptiste Arban and the Airs Variés 18:07 Carnaval de Venise, theme and variations, arranged by Arban 19:29 Articulation, including double and triple tonguing 21:01 Brass solo competitions in the UK 21:19 Who plays the euphonium in the orchestra? 21:38 How Byron learned euphonium 21:55 Mishaps Learn all about the instruments of the orchestra in our Instruments playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

In this film, Philharmonia Orchestra Principal Trombone, Byron Fulcher, introduces the euphonium, an instrument that is an occasional visitor to the orchestra. TABLE OF CONTENTS: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aomOpZoaU&amp;t=18s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">00:18</a> Meaning of "euphonium" <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aomOpZoaU&amp;t=40s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">00:40</a> Choices when buying a euphonium <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aomOpZoaU&amp;t=59s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">00:59</a> The emergence of valved brass instruments <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aomOpZoaU&amp;t=85s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">01:25</a> UK brass band history &amp; the euphonium <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aomOpZoaU&amp;t=142s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">02:22</a> "Tenor tuba" and how the euphonium became part of the orchestra <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aomOpZoaU&amp;t=192s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">03:12</a> How you make a sound <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aomOpZoaU&amp;t=235s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">03:55</a> The wide range of the euphonium &amp; the compensating system <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aomOpZoaU&amp;t=549s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">09:09</a> The valves and how they work <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aomOpZoaU&amp;t=594s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">09:54</a> Vibrato <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aomOpZoaU&amp;t=660s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">11:00</a> Mutes <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aomOpZoaU&amp;t=698s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">11:38</a> How often Byron plays the euphonium in the orchestra <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aomOpZoaU&amp;t=741s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">12:21</a> Orchestral extract: Mussorsgky, Pictures at an Exhibition, Bydlo <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aomOpZoaU&amp;t=840s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">14:00</a> Orchestral extract: R Strauss, Don Quixote, Maggiore: Sancho Panza <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aomOpZoaU&amp;t=905s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">15:05</a> Orchestral extract: Mahler, Symphony No. 7, I. Langsam - Allegro risoluto, ma non troppo <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aomOpZoaU&amp;t=974s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">16:14</a> Orchestral extract: Holst, The Planets, Jupiter <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aomOpZoaU&amp;t=995s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">16:35</a> Foster: Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aomOpZoaU&amp;t=1040s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">17:20</a> Jean-Baptiste Arban and the Airs Variés <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aomOpZoaU&amp;t=1087s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">18:07</a> Carnaval de Venise, theme and variations, arranged by Arban <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aomOpZoaU&amp;t=1169s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">19:29</a> Articulation, including double and triple tonguing <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aomOpZoaU&amp;t=1261s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">21:01</a> Brass solo competitions in the UK <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aomOpZoaU&amp;t=1279s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">21:19</a> Who plays the euphonium in the orchestra? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aomOpZoaU&amp;t=1298s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">21:38</a> How Byron learned euphonium <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aomOpZoaU&amp;t=1315s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">21:55</a> Mishaps Learn all about the instruments of the orchestra in our Instruments playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqR22EoucCyccs5J639SCefaM7mD9dMSz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...</a>

Instrument: Euphonium

This extended documentary goes behind the scenes at the Philharmonia Orchestra's Universe of Sound project, from conception to completion. For more information on the project, please visit universeofsound.co.uk. Next dates: 27 April - 12 May 2013 Augustine House, Canterbury Christ Church University

This extended documentary goes behind the scenes at the Philharmonia Orchestra's Universe of Sound project, from conception to completion. For more information on the project, please visit <a href="http://universeofsound.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">universeofsound.co.uk</a>. Next dates: 27 April - 12 May 2013 Augustine House, Canterbury Christ Church University

Philharmonia Podcast 66: Apr 2013

Love of nature, a strong civil society, great coffee... What defines Finland today as the country turns 100? Philharmonia Orchestra Principal Conductor &amp; Artistic Advisor, Esa-Pekka Salonen, reflects on why it is refreshing to come home regularly to Finland after living abroad for over 30 years. Filmed on location in Finland in the summer of 2017. Finland turns 100 on 6 December 2017. Celebrate with the Philharmonia and Esa-Pekka Salonen in a special, all-Sibelius concert at London's Southbank Centre on Thursday 7 December, 7:30pm. philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/1736/esa-pekka_salonen_finnish_independence

Love of nature, a strong civil society, great coffee... What defines Finland today as the country turns 100? Philharmonia Orchestra Principal Conductor &amp; Artistic Advisor, Esa-Pekka Salonen, reflects on why it is refreshing to come home regularly to Finland after living abroad for over 30 years. Filmed on location in Finland in the summer of 2017. Finland turns 100 on 6 December 2017. Celebrate with the Philharmonia and Esa-Pekka Salonen in a special, all-Sibelius concert at London's Southbank Centre on Thursday 7 December, 7:30pm. <a href="http://philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/1736/esa-pekka_salonen_finnish_independence" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/1736/esa-pekka_salonen_finnish_independence</a>

Finland at 100: Esa-Pekka Salonen Reflects

In this film, Nigel Woodhouse introduces the mandolin. The mandolin has been used by many composers across the centuries to give special colour to the orchestra, often evoking folk music.   TABLE OF CONTENTS:  00:00 Orchestral Extract: Mozart, Don Giovanni, Deh, vieni, alla finestra 00:46 Composers who wrote for the mandolin 01:08 The Neopolitan mandolin 02:00 The origins of the mandolin 03:05 Mandolin vs Violin – Similarities and Differences 04:33 Playing the mandolin – The Frets 05:19 Playing the mandolin – Chords 05:55 Playing the mandolin – The Plectrum 06:18 Playing the mandolin – Sustaining the Sound 06:46 Orchestral extract: Antonio Vivaldi, Mandolin Concerto in C major 07:53 Development of string materials, from gut to metal 08:48 Tremolo Technique 09:56 Orchestral extract: Gustav Mahler, Symphony No. 7 10:44 The Duo Style 11:47 Development of the mandolin – Extending the range 12:04 Orchestral extract: Sergei Prokofiev, Romeo and Juliet, Aubade 12:39 Orchestral extract: Stravinsky, Agon, Galliarde 13:28 Orchestral extract: Webern, Five Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 10 14:11 Orchestral extract: Ottorino Respighi, Roman Festivals 15:13 The American Mandolin 16:57 Musical example: Kesh Jig – trad. Irish 18:07 Bluegrass style 18:51 How the mandolin got its name 19:12 Harmonics 19:56 String tension and finger maintenance 20:24 How Nigel started playing the mandolin 20:55 Tips for getting started on the mandolin   Learn all about the instruments of the orchestra in our Instruments playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqR22EoucCyccs5J639SCefaM7mD9dMSz

In this film, Nigel Woodhouse introduces the mandolin. The mandolin has been used by many composers across the centuries to give special colour to the orchestra, often evoking folk music.   TABLE OF CONTENTS:  00:00 Orchestral Extract: Mozart, Don Giovanni, Deh, vieni, alla finestra 00:46 Composers who wrote for the mandolin 01:08 The Neopolitan mandolin 02:00 The origins of the mandolin 03:05 Mandolin vs Violin – Similarities and Differences 04:33 Playing the mandolin – The Frets 05:19 Playing the mandolin – Chords 05:55 Playing the mandolin – The Plectrum 06:18 Playing the mandolin – Sustaining the Sound 06:46 Orchestral extract: Antonio Vivaldi, Mandolin Concerto in C major 07:53 Development of string materials, from gut to metal 08:48 Tremolo Technique 09:56 Orchestral extract: Gustav Mahler, Symphony No. 7 10:44 The Duo Style 11:47 Development of the mandolin – Extending the range 12:04 Orchestral extract: Sergei Prokofiev, Romeo and Juliet, Aubade 12:39 Orchestral extract: Stravinsky, Agon, Galliarde 13:28 Orchestral extract: Webern, Five Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 10 14:11 Orchestral extract: Ottorino Respighi, Roman Festivals 15:13 The American Mandolin 16:57 Musical example: Kesh Jig – trad. Irish 18:07 Bluegrass style 18:51 How the mandolin got its name 19:12 Harmonics 19:56 String tension and finger maintenance 20:24 How Nigel started playing the mandolin 20:55 Tips for getting started on the mandolin Learn all about the instruments of the orchestra in our Instruments playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqR22EoucCyccs5J639SCefaM7mD9dMSz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqR22EoucCyccs5J639SCefaM7mD9dMSz</a>

Instrument: Mandolin

Art and music were central to the development of Finnish national identity and helped to bring together different cultures under a single Finnish flag. Philharmonia Orchestra Principal Conductor &amp; Esa-Pekka Salonen shares composer Jean Sibelius's role in Finnish nation building in this film shot on location in Finland in the summer of 2017. Finland turns 100 on 6 December 2017. Celebrate with the Philharmonia and Esa-Pekka Salonen in a special, all-Sibelius concert at London's Southbank Centre on Thursday 7 December, 7:30pm. philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/1736/esa-pekka_salonen_finnish_independence Stay after the main concert for FREE post-concert folk music: philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/2052/london/royal_festival_hall/7_december_2017/juuri_and_juuri_finnish_folk_music

Art and music were central to the development of Finnish national identity and helped to bring together different cultures under a single Finnish flag. Philharmonia Orchestra Principal Conductor &amp; Esa-Pekka Salonen shares composer Jean Sibelius's role in Finnish nation building in this film shot on location in Finland in the summer of 2017. Finland turns 100 on 6 December 2017. Celebrate with the Philharmonia and Esa-Pekka Salonen in a special, all-Sibelius concert at London's Southbank Centre on Thursday 7 December, 7:30pm. <a href="http://philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/1736/esa-pekka_salonen_finnish_independence" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/1736/esa-pekka_salonen_finnish_independence</a> Stay after the main concert for FREE post-concert folk music: <a href="http://philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/2052/london/royal_festival_hall/7_december_2017/juuri_and_juuri_finnish_folk_music" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/2052/london/royal_festival_hall/7_december_2017/juuri_and_juuri_finnish_folk_music</a>

Esa-Pekka Salonen on Sibelius & Finland’s Independence Movement

Third in a series of four biographical films on the Polish composer, Witold Lutosławski. Series Advisor, Steven Stucky and Philharmonia Orchestra Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor, Esa-Pekka Salonen visited Polska Radio in Warsaw to talk about Lutosławski's work during Soviet rule. They view manuscripts of his compositions for radio and also pop music, which he composed under the pseudonym, Derwid. Part of the Philharmonia Orchestra's series Woven Words: "Music begins where words end".

Third in a series of four biographical films on the Polish composer, Witold Lutosławski. Series Advisor, Steven Stucky and Philharmonia Orchestra Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor, Esa-Pekka Salonen visited Polska Radio in Warsaw to talk about Lutosławski's work during Soviet rule. They view manuscripts of his compositions for radio and also pop music, which he composed under the pseudonym, Derwid. Part of the Philharmonia Orchestra's series Woven Words: "Music begins where words end".

Philharmonia Podcast 60: Jan 2013

"The link is Wagner, tying everything together." Esa-Pekka Salonen introduces his programmes - of Bruckner, Schoenberg &amp; Wagner - to open our 2018/19 London Season at Southbank Centre on 27 and 30 September 2018:  https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/1819opening

"The link is Wagner, tying everything together." Esa-Pekka Salonen introduces his programmes - of Bruckner, Schoenberg &amp; Wagner - to open our 2018/19 London Season at Southbank Centre on 27 and 30 September 2018: <a href="https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/1819opening" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/1819opening</a>

Esa-Pekka Salonen on Wagner, Schoenberg & Bruckner

In this film, Philharmonia members past and present tell the story of how a last-minute decision by the Orchestra's management 30 years ago ignited what would go on to be a long-lasting relationship between Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Philharmonia, firstly as Principal Guest Conductor, and, since 2008, as Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor.

In this film, Philharmonia members past and present tell the story of how a last-minute decision by the Orchestra's management 30 years ago ignited what would go on to be a long-lasting relationship between Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Philharmonia, firstly as Principal Guest Conductor, and, since 2008, as Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor.

Philharmonia Podcast 75: September 2013

Michael Fuller

“It doesn’t belong just to the Chinese, it’s kind of a present for all the people.” Go beyond Western traditions and discover the ancient Chinese sheng, as acclaimed artist Wu Wei reveals his instrument's secrets in conversation with bassist Mike Fuller in our brand new film. Hear Wu Wei perform live with us on 5 April, in a concert showcasing the sheng's full musical range:  https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/2160/music_of_today_wu_wei_artist_portrait

“It doesn’t belong just to the Chinese, it’s kind of a present for all the people.” Go beyond Western traditions and discover the ancient Chinese sheng, as acclaimed artist Wu Wei reveals his instrument's secrets in conversation with bassist Mike Fuller in our brand new film. Hear Wu Wei perform live with us on 5 April, in a concert showcasing the sheng's full musical range: <a href="https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/2160/music_of_today_wu_wei_artist_portrait" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/2160/music_of_today_wu_wei_artist_portrait</a>

Wu Wei (sheng) Artist Portrait with Michael Fuller (double bass)

In this film, Jennifer McLaren introduces her instrument - the e flat clarinet. To learn more about the e flat clarinet visit www.philharmonia.co.uk/explore/instruments/e_flat_clarinet. Why not download our iPad app The Orchestra to learn even more? Visit www.philharmonia.co.uk/app for more information.

In this film, Jennifer McLaren introduces her instrument - the e flat clarinet. To learn more about the e flat clarinet visit <a href="http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/explore/instruments/e_flat_clarinet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.philharmonia.co.uk/explore/instruments/e_flat_clarinet</a>. Why not download our iPad app The Orchestra to learn even more? Visit <a href="http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.philharmonia.co.uk/app</a> for more information.

Philharmonia Podcast 74: September 2013

Season's Greetings from the Philharmonia Orchestra. We celebrate this year with a brass quintet of Philharmonia players, playing an arrangement of Gustav Holst's carol 'In the Bleak Midwinter', arranged by Toby Street. Why not send the Philharmonia Christmas Card to your friends? Visit www.philharmonia.co.uk/christmas to find out more.

Season's Greetings from the Philharmonia Orchestra. We celebrate this year with a brass quintet of Philharmonia players, playing an arrangement of Gustav Holst's carol 'In the Bleak Midwinter', arranged by Toby Street. Why not send the Philharmonia Christmas Card to your friends? Visit <a href="http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/christmas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.philharmonia.co.uk/christmas</a> to find out more.

Philharmonia Podcast 77: December 2013

The Philharmonia Orchestra were delighted to be invited to the Classical Stage at London Mela 2013, to perform Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's composition 'Samaagam', played on the sarod by his two sons Amaan and Ayaan. In this film we speak with the two brothers before their performance, as well as with conductor David Murphy, who spent a considerable amount of time in Delhi with the composer. We also hear from the Mela's Artistic Director Ajay Chhabra, on the history of the Mela and the continuing relationship with the Philharmonia.

The Philharmonia Orchestra were delighted to be invited to the Classical Stage at London Mela 2013, to perform Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's composition 'Samaagam', played on the sarod by his two sons Amaan and Ayaan. In this film we speak with the two brothers before their performance, as well as with conductor David Murphy, who spent a considerable amount of time in Delhi with the composer. We also hear from the Mela's Artistic Director Ajay Chhabra, on the history of the Mela and the continuing relationship with the Philharmonia.

Philharmonia Podcast 73: September 2013

The Philharmonia Orchestra's Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor, Esa-Pekka Salonen, introduces Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique, narrative programme music for the modern orchestra. To hear more about this piece, why not download our iPad app, 'The Orchestra'? Visit philharmonia.co.uk/app for more information.

The Philharmonia Orchestra's Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor, Esa-Pekka Salonen, introduces Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique, narrative programme music for the modern orchestra. To hear more about this piece, why not download our iPad app, 'The Orchestra'? Visit <a href="http://philharmonia.co.uk/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">philharmonia.co.uk/app</a> for more information.

Philharmonia Podcast 72: August 2013

Go on a journey with the Philharmonia Orchestra as they travel to Paris with Esa-Pekka Salonen, and prepare for a particularly special performance of the Rite of Spring at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées - the venue of the original première - in the piece's centenary year, 2013.

Go on a journey with the Philharmonia Orchestra as they travel to Paris with Esa-Pekka Salonen, and prepare for a particularly special performance of the Rite of Spring at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées - the venue of the original première - in the piece's centenary year, 2013.

Philharmonia Podcast 70: June 2013

Acknowledged as the UK's foremost musical pioneer, the Philharmonia Orchestra lives at the heart of British musical life. In this film, Simon Oliver (Double Bass and Chairman) introduces the Orchestra and its work today. For more information, please visit the new website www.philharmonia.co.uk.

Acknowledged as the UK's foremost musical pioneer, the Philharmonia Orchestra lives at the heart of British musical life. In this film, Simon Oliver (Double Bass and Chairman) introduces the Orchestra and its work today. For more information, please visit the new website <a href="http://www.philharmonia.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.philharmonia.co.uk</a>.

Philharmonia Podcast 71: July 2013

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