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Pitch Me Classical

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Saxophonist and presenter YolanDa Brown and players from the London Philharmonic Orchestra pitch their thoughts on some of classical music’s most-asked questions,with plenty of chit-chat and laughter along the way.Instagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraTikTok: @lporchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestraYoutube: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:03

LPO DNA

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2022/06/09

YolanDa Brown talks to trombone player Dave Whitehouse and violinists Tom Eisner and Minn Majoe about the LPO’s identity as an orchestra.We’ve heard a lot about the LPO being a ‘friendly’ orchestra, but what does this really mean? And how do the musicians define the sound of the LPO?Plus, how things have changed over a 36 year career….Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra.#OffstagePodTwitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook:

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34:17

From the Archive: Courage!

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2022/05/26

Today, another one of our top episodes from the archive… YolanDa Brown talks to horn player Mark Vines and leader of the orchestra Pieter Schoeman about how to get on top of an inevitable (and essential) aspect of being a musician: nerves.Dry mouth, the shakes, cold sweats, ‘butterflies’ in the stomach, these are all things anyone who performs in public will be able to identify with. But how do musicians learn to manage their nerves so their performances aren’t affected, and can they actually use

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28:45

From the Archive: Where are my reeds?

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2022/05/12

We’re taking you back to some of our favourite episodes of LPO Offstage. Today - touring!YolanDa Brown is joined by flautist Sue Thomas, tuba player Lee Tsarmaklis and Tours Manager Grace Ko to find out about travels with the the LPO: From logistical challenges, audience reactions and the juggle of family life, to hotel incidents, shrunken pants and the infamous LPO Bus 3...Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra.#OffstagePodTwitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram:

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26:53

Fixing a hole…

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2022/04/28

YolanDa Brown sits down with the Personnel Manager of the LPO Andrew Chenery and cor anglais player Sue Böhling, to discover the secret art of fixing.From finding a last minute replacement musician, to looking for a bunch of banjo players, Andrew and Sue reveal the ins and outs of how to actually fix the people needed to play the music.Plus, how do you get on the list? And what happens when you can’t find anyone to step in? Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic

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32:07

All the World’s a Stage

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2022/04/14

YolanDa Brown sits down with the stage managers of the LPO to discuss how a concert actually gets on the stage: from finding a piano that can be hit with chains, to awkward instrument logistics on tour.YolanDa also discovers what goes into preparing the stage for a complex percussion concerto, and why the harp has its own special duvet.Plus, a simple message from the stage managers to musicians everywhere: look after your own pencil…Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic

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33:23

How did we get here? Part 2

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2022/03/31

YolanDa Brown asks where it all began for three LPO players, and how they made a passion into a profession.From Lyndon’s early brass band days, to David’s primary school string inspiration, and Emma’s recent exploration of different genres, YolanDa discovers what makes these musicians who they are today.Plus, a very supportive Grandpa, and a violist’s journey into flamenco music…Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra.#OffstagePodTwitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram:

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30:38

Artist in Residence - Julia Fischer

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2022/03/17

YolanDa Brown sits down with violinist and pianist Julia Fischer and asks what it means to be the LPO’s Artist in Residence for their current season. How does it feel to lead the orchestra from a soloist’s perspective?YolanDa also discovers how it feels for the musicians to play with no conductor, as well as finding out all about the joys of playing chamber music…Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra.#OffstagePodTwitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram:

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25:33

Family Time

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2022/03/03

Welcome to Series 4!To kick off the new series, YolanDa Brown sits down with violinist Nynke Hijlkema and clarinet player Thomas Watmough to discuss the experience of having a family while working as a professional musician in an orchestra.From taking kids on tour to long distance phone calls, the essential duty free gifts and encouraging music making in your own children, Nynke and Tom reveal the struggles and the joys of parenting as a musician.Produced by Tandem Productions for the London

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22:50

Best of LPO Offstage: Series 3

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2022/02/17

YolanDa Brown takes us through some of the best bits of Series 3. Why do the musicians do what they do? And how do you combat the fear of fear?Plus, a revelation from conductor Karina Canellakis, the story of how a cello came to be, and the romantic connections across the orchestra…With tuba player Lee Tsarmaklis, violinist Kate Oswin, contrabassoonist Simon Estell, cellist Elisabeth Wiklander, Principal cellist Kristina Blaumane, trumpeter Anne McAneney, Principal Guest Conductor of the LPO Karina

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21:09

Best of LPO Offstage: Series 2

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2022/02/03

YolanDa Brown takes us through some of the best bits of Series 2. How do you audition for an orchestra, from the London Philharmonic to New York to Berlin? And how can you use nerves to actually improve your performance?YolanDa also finds out what it’s like recording for film, and how it feels singing in the London Philharmonic Choir. Plus, an insight into the music of Rachmaninoff.With horn player Mark Vines, violinist and leader of the orchestra Pieter Schoeman, London Philharmonic Choir member

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17:52

Best of LPO Offstage: Series 1

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2022/01/20

YolanDa Brown takes us through some of the best bits of Series 1. What’s so bad about an emergency sandwich, how many pairs of pants should you pack for a tour, how do you repair cracks on a double bass, and what is a jingling johnny?With cellist Laura Donoghue, horn player John Ryan, timpanist Simon Carrington, tuba player Lee Tsarmaklis, harpist Rachel Masters, trombone player Mark Templeton, violinist Tania Mazzetti, oboe player Alice Munday, double bass player Hugh Kluger, percussionist Henry

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27:17

Are You Sitting Comfortably?

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2021/12/16

YolanDa Brown sits down with tuba player Lee Tsarmaklis, violinist Lasma Taimina and bassoon and contrabassoon player Simon Estell to find out the truth about audiences, from the unique perspective of an orchestral musician.There’s the issue of eating (whether it’s popcorn or turkey hotdogs), the connection the orchestra has with their home audience at the Royal Festival Hall, and the rockstar feeling they get when they do concerts specifically for children. YolanDa also finds out what it feels like

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29:11

Press Record

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2021/12/09

Come and join us for LPO Offstage LIVE at Henry Wood Hall! YolanDa Brown sits down with the LPO’s recordings consultant Matthew Freeman, violinist Fiona Higham and piccolo player Stewart McIlwham to discover why the LPO LIVE label was created back in 2005, what it feels like to play when you know you’re being recorded, and how you patch up any mistakes. Plus, the musicians share their ‘desert island’ LPO LIVE recordings…Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic

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35:03

Keeping in Shape

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2021/12/02

Facing the fear of fear, admitting you might not always want to go to those after concert drinks, and searching for the best strengthening exercises to avoid injury as a musician and a conductor are just a few of the tips and topics discussed by YolanDa Brown, cellist Elisabeth Wiklander and conductor Karina Canellakis. They discover that being in top shape for your job as a musician is a very personal journey. And how do you find that ‘lake stillness’ before a performance?Produced by Tandem

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33:09

Tools of the Trade

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2021/11/25

YolanDa Brown uncovers some of the mysteries of buying an orchestral instrument with cellist David Lale and horn player Mark Vines. From commissioning a brand new cello, to finding that ‘perfectly cooked risotto’ sound of Mark’s perfect horn, to leaving horns on trains and cellos outside pubs, YolanDa hears about the highs and lows of searching for (and holding onto!) that dream instrument.Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra.#OffstagePodTwitter:

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30:51

Inside Mahler’s Symphony No.1

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2021/11/18

YolanDa Brown gets the scoop on what it’s like to play Mahler’s ‘Titan’ Symphony from the musicians themselves. Horn player Martin Hobbs shares his favourite moment in the piece, where the horns actually stand up to play, harp player Rachel Masters gets to the bottom of why early audiences found the symphony to be way ahead of its time (and slightly shocking) and explains why Mahler’s writing for the harp is so effective. And flute player Juliette Bausor reveals that the challenge is not to do with

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30:53

Carry on Trucking

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2021/11/11

YolanDa Brown chats to Damian Davis (from his van!) about the celebrated LPO truck, complete with a hydraulic lift and kitchenette, and asks how he safely transports hundreds of instruments to concert halls around the world. She also hears bass player Laura Murphy’s point of view - when do you take your ‘second’ instrument,and what do you absolutely not put in your instrument case when you go on tour…?Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra.#OffstagePodTwitter:

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33:32

How to write for orchestra

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2021/11/04

YolanDa Brown catches up with Brett Dean to find out what it means to be a Composer in Residence at an orchestra like the LPO, and how you tackle the daunting task of writing for so many instruments. She also talks to bass player Sebastian Pennar, who has been collaborating with Brett to discover all the sonic possibilities of the double bass (including using a rubber ball on a stick…).Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra.#OffstagePodTwitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram:

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29:53

Blending Cultures

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2021/10/29

From nervous jazz trumpet solos to a singing orchestra and musical collaborations, today YolanDa Brown talks to trumpeter Anne McAneney and violinist Vesselin Gellev about how they’ve crossed musical boundaries, and discovers what we can learn from expanding our musical experiences. Is all music a kind of improvisation? And how can musicians overcome their fear of exploring new genres?Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra.#OffstagePodTwitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram:

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29:26

Lights, Camera, Action!

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2021/10/21

When we all went into lockdown, David Burke and Nathan Prince dreamt up a way to bring the LPO into our homes in new, imaginative ways. From innovative lighting to performing amongst the empty seating, the LPO’s filmed performances allowed people to experience live music in fresh, bold and intimate ways. Glances between players became highlights of a performance, and light and shade added a new dimension to the music. Today, YolanDa hears about the LPO’s digital creative journey, and what it’s like

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