RPO Extra is a podcast series performed and curated by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra offering insights into the people behind the music, information about upcoming concerts, and excerpts from the RPO's extensive back catalogue.

In the first episode of the RPO podcast, John Griff interviews James Williams, Managing Director of the RPO about the future of orchestral music following the publication of the YouGov report 2018; Violinist Francesca Dego describes what it is like to perform with the Nation’s favourite orchestra ahead of her national tour and a moving tribute to the late Andre Previn. Click the play button to listen now.