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.
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Blending Cultures
Pitch Me Classical
10/29/21 • 29 min
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.
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Everyone's a musician
Pitch Me Classical
04/22/21 • 30 min
YolanDa Brown talks to trumpeter Anne McAneney and violist Richard Waters about the LPO’s work in the community. Many people may assume that the LPO is focused solely on rehearsals and performances at the Royal Festival Hall in London, or on tour around the globe. But there is also a great passion amongst the players and staff for getting involved in the community and widening access to the orchestra. From work in care homes and homeless shelters to programmes with schools and young musicians the LPO are far more than a performing powerhouse. Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Merry Christmas from LPO Offstage!
Pitch Me Classical
12/25/20 • 0 min
Merry Christmas from LPO Offstage! The podcast elves are busy and new episodes will be appearing in early 2021... stay tuned...
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Welcome to LPO Offstage with YolanDa Brown
Pitch Me Classical
11/06/20 • 0 min
Behind the scenes all access pass to the London Philharmonic Orchestra and its musicians
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How to write for orchestra
Pitch Me Classical
11/04/21 • 33 min
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.
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Best of LPO Offstage: Series 1
Pitch Me Classical
01/20/22 • 17 min
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 Baldwin, flute player Sue Thomas, and percussionist Andy Barclay.
We’ll be back soon for Series 4!
Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Best of LPO Offstage: Series 2
Pitch Me Classical
02/03/22 • 21 min
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 Caroline Morris, violinist Minn Majoe, trumpeter James Fountain, trombone player Dave Whitehouse, violinist Kate Birchall, double bass player Hugh Kluger, Berlin Philharmonic viola player Matthew Hunter, Associate Principal Horn in the New York Philharmonic Leelanee Sterrett, and double bass player in the London Philharmonic Orchestra Sebastien Pennar.
Series 4 will be arriving in March 2022 - see you then!
Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Best of LPO Offstage: Series 4
Pitch Me Classical
09/01/22 • 19 min
YolanDa Brown takes us through some of the best bits of Series 4. How did Howard Shore write the score for Lord of the Rings, how does Lee approach a rare tuba solo, what can singers learn from instrumental playing, and what happens when everyone thinks a cadenza has ended... except the soloist?
With Howard Shore, Johnny Ryan, Roderick Williams, Mark Templeton, Stewart McIlwham, Julia Fischer, Richard Waters, Pieter Schoeman, Simon Carrington, Lee Tsarmaklis, Catherine Edwards, and Paul Richards.
Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Best of LPO Offstage: Series 5
Pitch Me Classical
04/20/23 • 28 min
YolanDa Brown takes us through some of the best bits of Series 5, and also can’t resist delving into some earlier episodes. Expect mysterious triangle insights, a look at the practical side of writing music, an explanation of why Beethoven might sound a bit strange on first listen, and a classical music fan who you may know from a very famous baking competition...
With Andy Barclay, Brett Dean, Karina Canellakis, Jürgen Krauß, Elena Dubinets, Sarah Holmes, Joe Lovano, Dav Shiel, Elisabeth Wiklander, Mark Vines, Joanna Williams and Edward Gardner.
Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Beethoven's Symphonies
Pitch Me Classical
06/10/21 • 31 min
Beethoven’s nine symphonies are some of the most well-loved and revered pieces in classical music, and they are regularly performed by the LPO. YolanDa Brown dives into this world with violinist Tania Mazzetti, trumpeter Paul Beniston and clarinettist Tom Watmaugh and finds some revealing insights from the players perspective. Including demonstrations from Paul and Tom, you might find yourself listening to these majestic symphonies that little bit differently after listening to this podcast. Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
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How many episodes does Pitch Me Classical have?
Pitch Me Classical currently has 98 episodes available.
What topics does Pitch Me Classical cover?
The podcast is about Stories, London, Classical, Music, Podcasts and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Pitch Me Classical?
The episode title 'Beethoven's Symphonies' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Pitch Me Classical?
The average episode length on Pitch Me Classical is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of Pitch Me Classical released?
Episodes of Pitch Me Classical are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Pitch Me Classical?
The first episode of Pitch Me Classical was released on Nov 6, 2020.
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