Author Archives: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

About Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Acknowledged as one of the UK’s most prestigious orchestras, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) enjoys an international reputation for bringing audiences worldwide first-class performances and the highest possible standards of music-making across a diverse range of musical repertoire. This was the vision of the Orchestra’s flamboyant founder Sir Thomas Beecham, whose legacy is maintained today as the Orchestra thrives under the exceptional direction of its new Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, Maestro Charles Dutoit.

The Zukermans: A Family Portrait

How does it feel to give your Southbank début…under the baton of your dad? Arianna Zukerman can give us a clue. On Wednesday 29th May the forty-year-old American soprano hits the Royal Festival Hall, singing the solo in Mahler’s Fourth Symphony, … Continue reading

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First Time Live in Scunthorpe

Local resident Margaret Dyke shares her impromptu experience with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra last week, after following musicians from Sainsbury’s to a First Time Live concert at The Baths Hall in Scunthorpe. It’s not usual for the crowd at our … Continue reading

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The Max Factor

Hannah Nepil interviews Sir Peter Maxwell Davies about his upcoming concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, featuring his Symphony No.6, Violin Concerto No.1 – with soloist Jack Liebeck – and An Orkney Wedding, With Sunrise, at Cadogan Hall on Tuesday … Continue reading

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An Interview with Jack Liebeck

Hannah Nepil discusses the challenges of being an international soloist with acclaimed young violinist Jack Liebeck, who will perform Sir Peter Maxwell Davies’ First Violin Concerto with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on Tuesday 12th March at Cadogan Hall, London. I … Continue reading

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RPO Overview 2013

A brand new year and a brand new line-up of concerts from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Hannah Nepil discusses the Orchestra’s upcoming highlights for 2013. First up, on Wednesday 23rd January, is a visit to Fairfield Halls, Croydon, from the pianist … Continue reading

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