Monthly Archives: June 2011

John Barry: The Memorial Concert

Posted on 27 June, 2011 by

Elen Hâf Richards writes about last week’s tribute concert to film composer John Barry at the Royal Albert Hall. Wow! We performed at the concert at the Royal Albert Hall to commemorate the late film composer, John Barry.  The whole evening really … Continue reading →

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Player Profile: Liz Varlow

Posted on 16 June, 2011 by

How did you become involved with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) and what’s the best thing about being a member? I’ve been a viola player in the RPO for the last seven years. I had worked in a couple of … Continue reading →

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Royal Festival Hall 7th June: Listen again

Posted on 8 June, 2011 by

Click here to listen to BBC Radio 3′s live broadcast of last night’s concert at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b011pph0

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Champion Trumpets!

Posted on 3 June, 2011 by

Co-Principal Trumpet Mike Allen writes about the trumpet section’s close encounter with the UEFA Champions League trophy last week: The Northern brass player is a bit stereotyped and here at the RPO, the trumpets are all from way north of … Continue reading →

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