DVD – A Documentary History of the RPO

CD – The RPO History – a selection

The story of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is colourful and dramatic, with a reputation worldwide for music-making of the highest quality. This special DVD and CD set celebrates over 60 years of the Orchestra’s history through film and music, charting the high profile conductors, international performers and turbulent times that have helped to shape the orchestra as we know it today and to create an ongoing tradition of musical excellence. The DVD Documentary is presented by Andrew Sachs and features footage and interviews and provides a fascinating insight into the RPO.

The bonus audio CD features recordings conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham (the RPO founder), Rudolph Kempe, André Previn, Sir Charles Groves and Daniele Gatti.

“….few could have had doubts as to the quality of the [RPO’s] playing, which was incisive, insightful and extremely beautiful” The Guardian

“[The RPO] had plenty of snap and spirit…..with a rich, plumy string tone dominating.” Los Angeles Times

“The Royal Philharmonic showered eloquence and punch on this chameleon score; the woodwinds shone especially.” The Times