Fri, 13 October 2017
Pre-Concert Talk: Martin Sixsmith (Series Advisor) in conversation with Phil Cavendish (Russian and Soviet Film Studies professor) on Battleship Potemkin
Series Advisor Martin Sixsmith leads a discussion about Battleship Potemkin with Russian and Soviet Film Studies professor, Philip Cavendish. Cavendish discusses Battleship Potemkin's iconic role in world cinema, it's powerful cinematography and director Sergei Eisenstein's aim to capture the tragedy, the pathos and brutality of events that took part in Odessa. Recorded live at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London. Philharmonia Orchestra's 'Voices of Revolution' series continues in March 2018.
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Mon, 9 October 2017
Pre-Concert Talk: Jakub Hrůša (Principal Guest Conductor) with Hannah Nepil (Financial Times), 08 Oct 2017
Philharmonia Orchestra Principal Guest Conductor Jakub Hrůša speaks with Hannah Nepil of the Financial Times to discuss his relationship with the Philharmonia and his upcoming performance of Smetana's Má Vlast. Recorded live at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London. |
Mon, 24 April 2017
Pre-Concert Talk: Santtu-Matias Rouvali (Principal Guest Conductor) and Alistair Mackie (Principal Trumpet) in conversation, 23 April 2017
Santtu-Matias Rouvali, Principal Guest Conductor and Alistair Mackie, Principal Trumpet in conversation ahead of the Philharmonia's concert on Sunday 24th April, which included Elgar's Cello Concerto performed by Alban Gerhardt and Holst's 'The Planets'. This Pre-Concert Talk was also broadcast live on Facebook, which can be found at the following link: www.facebook.com/philharmoniaorch…154213671097202/ Rouvali's next concert with the Philharmonia is on Thursday 5th October 2017, the programme for which will include Mussorgsky's 'Pictures at an Exhibition'. Book tickets here: www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/1716…an_exhibition |
Mon, 13 March 2017
Conductor Rafael Payare and classical music writer Jessica Duchen in conversation ahead of the Philharmonia's concert on Thursday 9th March, which included Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No.1 in D, Op. 19 featuring violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann and Rachmaninov's Symphonic Dances, Op.45.
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Tue, 21 February 2017
Pre-Concert Talk: Esa-Pekka Salonen (Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor), Pierre-Laurent Aimard (Piano) and Tom Service in conversation, 19 Feb 2017
Pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Principal Conductor and Artistic Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and Tom Service discuss Stravinsky, Ligeti and Ravel ahead of the Philharmonia's recent concert on Sunday 19th February. The Salonen/Aimard Inspirations series continues this Thursday 23rd Feb at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall, with a programme including Beethoven's 5th Piano Concerto, 'Emperor', and the London première of Tansy Davies's 'Forest', a concerto for four horns. |
Tue, 14 February 2017
Pre-Concert Talk: Lawrence Power (viola), John Wilson (conductor) and Robin O’Neill (Principal Bassoon) in conversation, 12 Feb 2017
Violist Lawrence Power, conductor John Wilson and Principal Bassoon Robin O'Neill in conversation ahead of the Philharmonia's latest concert on Thursday 12th February, which featured Walton's Viola Concerto. If you're interested in seeing more of Power performing live, his next concert with the Philharmonia is on 1st June 2017 at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall - http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/1622/london/royal_festival_hall/1_june_2017/mahler_symphony_no_1 |