We go behind the scenes at a Philharmonia Orchestra rehearsal with Gustavo Dudamel to see what goes into rehearsing and conducting such an incredible symphony.
From the Philharmonia Orchestra's Messiaen website. A film exploring Olivier Messiaen's Use of birdsong in his music, particularly Oiseaux exotiques.
For more please visit: www.philharmonia.co. uk/messiaen
You can subscribe to the Philharmonia Orchestra's Video Podcast Series by visiting http://www.philharmo nia.co.uk/podcasts
Esa-Pekka Salonen discusses the music of Messiaen, and the influence certain pieces had on him as a performer and a composer.
For more information, please visit: www.philharmonia.co. uk/messiaen
You can subscribe to the Philharmonia Orchestra's Video Podcast Series by visiting http://www.philharmo nia.co.uk/podcasts
Messiaen was the organist at La Trinité Church in Paris for over 60 years, and both the organ and the church influenced his life and compositions.
We take a look inside the Organ room for the first time.
For More please visit: www.philharmonia.co. uk/messiaen
You can subscribe to the Philharmonia Orchestra's Video Podcast Series by visiting http://www.philharmo nia.co.uk/podcasts
Dennis Brain was the Philharmonia's Principal Horn from 1945 until his tragic death in 1957. This film from our November podcast takes a look behind the scenes of this years special tribute concerts.
You can subscribe to the Philharmonia Orchestra's Video Podcast Series by visiting http://www.philharmo nia.co.uk/podcasts
Philharmonia Orchestra Principal percussionist David Corkhill takes us through all the percussion instruments and explains Messiaen's percussion writing.
For more informations please visit: www.philharmonia.co. uk/messiaen
You can subscribe to the Philharmonia Orchestra's Video Podcast Series by visiting http://www.philharmo nia.co.uk/podcasts
Conductor Richard Hickox discusses the life and works of Vaughan Williams and how he prepares to conduct a complete symphony cycle with the Philharmonia Orchestra.
Experiences as a stretcher bearer during the First World War, affected Vaughan Williams and the pieces he wrote for the rest of his life.
www.philharmonia. co.uk
Philharmonia cellist David Cohen talks with Maestro Vladimir Ashkenazy to discuss his life and work at the Philharmonia Orchestra.
You can subscribe to the Philharmonia Orchestra's Video Podcast Series by visiting http://www.philharmo nia.co.uk/podcasts
From our November podcast, this extract from a recent Philharmonia Orchestra Performance of Holst's The Planets, conducted by Charles Dutoit. The full performance will soon be available in our new online shop.
You can subscribe to the Philharmonia Orchestra's Video Podcast Series by visiting http://www.philharmo nia.co.uk/podcasts
We speak to violinist Akiko Suwanai ahead of performances of Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in her home country, Japan, with the Philharmonia Orchestra.
We speak to artist Jane Mackay about how synaesthesia affects her artwork, and how it has influenced the incredibly colourful compositions of Olivier Messiaen.
The Philharmonia Orchestra is happy to present their 2008 Christmas card carols, 'Deck the Halls', 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen' and 'In the Bleak Midwinter'.
We speak to conductor Richard Hickox about his upcoming performances of Vaughan Williams' semi-staged opera The Pilgrim's Progress with the Philharmonia Orchestra.
An interview with the Philharmonia Orchestra's Principal Conductor, Christoph von Dohnányi, to mark the opening of his final season in the role.
For extended videos and more, please visit:
www.philharmonia. co.uk/thesoundexchan ge/
You can subscribe to the Philharmonia Orchestra's Video Podcast Series by visiting http://www.philharmo nia.co.uk/podcasts