London Philharmonic gets a series on Sky

The London Philharmonic Orchestra has a four-part documentary series on Sky Arts, starting March 13.

Titled ‘Backstage with the London Philharmonic Orchestra’, the cameras follow conductor Edward Gardner and musicians as they prepare for Mahler’s second symphony.

Gardner said: ‘We thoroughly enjoyed filming this documentary series, knowing that we were showcasing both our wonderful orchestra and Mahler’s incredible score. Sky Arts viewers will be able to witness LPO phenomenal family of musicians and staff through the process to performance, with hard work and absolute passion for the music. It will open up Mahler’s world, music and sheer magnitude of his Second Symphony; I remember vividly the electric atmosphere in the concert hall before the performance started, the journey that the audience, musicians and I went on together through Mahler’s transformation from death to life, and the eruption of applause as the piece triumphantly ended. I’m thrilled we can share the experience with an even wider audience on Sky Arts.’