Discover the music of the incredibly talented Fanny Mendelssohn and the four composers who have written pieces inspired…

We've made our first audio brochure to accompany our 2024-25 Southbank Centre season, 'The whole world is an…

Netty is joined by harpist Joy Smith in her cosy 17th-century weaver's cottage in Essex for the latest episode.

OAE's beloved double bassist and current Chair of the Players' Artistic Committee Cecelia Bruggemeyer joins Netty in the…

Conductor Antonello Manacorda who conducted the OAE’s Prom this summer joins Netty for tea and a chat.

In the first episode of 2025, conductor Dinis Sousa joins Netty for a cuppa and a chat in London before he embarks on his touring adventures.

OAE horn player Martin Lawrence joins Netty in the latest episode for tea and chats. As they dive into lively conversation, Martin sheds light on the fascinating distinctions between natural and valve horns, performance anxiety discoveries and unveils his intriguing passion for mushroom foraging.

Mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston joins Netty for tea and a chat in the latest episode. She discusses her unique voice and the discoveries she's made through singing different repertoire as well as learning to sing backwards!

OAE violin leader Kati Debretzeni joins Netty for a cuppa and a chat while on tour. Kati tells fascinating and humorous stories from her family history to stepping into the musical universe. Come along for the ride where each stop reveals her delightful discoveries and the joy of following one's passion!

So you've heard our Brahms: A German Requiem concert and you're hungry for more Brahms. Our co-principal viola Simone Jandl recommends four unique pieces Brahms wrote after a eureka moment later in his life.