Oct 27, 2026 | News
Following the RPO’s 2026 audience report, which explored people’s attitudes to AI in music, Vasily Petrenko reflects on the impact of AI on society and music – and the skills needed for creatives to succeed in a changing world. “It is currently a very tough...
Oct 27, 2026 | News
A new study by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) explored how UK adults choose to enjoy recorded music. Among the under 25 age group, CDs, vinyl and cassettes were more popular than the national average. Reflecting on the data, Vasily Petrenko comments: “The new...
Oct 26, 2026 | News
“As we prepared the countdown to our 80th anniversary season, there was one journey that I was determined to make. Musicians sometimes talk about tackling the summits of the repertoire, and what musical peak is more spectacular than Richard Strauss’ An Alpine...
Sep 4, 2026 | News
In recent years, we’ve gotten used to listening to our favourite music with just a few taps on a screen. Yet there’s still something special about sitting in a concert hall and hearing a symphony orchestra perform those music pieces live. This September, Vasily...
Jul 20, 2026 | News
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) has announced its 2026/7 season concerts for its residencies around the UK – and Vasily Petrenko will conduct the Orchestra for performances at Reading and Hull. Vasily comments: “I am delighted to return to Reading and...
Jul 20, 2026 | News
During a new interview with Charlotte Gardner for Medici.tv, Vasily Petrenko was interviewed about AI and how it can practically help with the operations of an orchestra and the management of tour logistics. Vasily comments: “It’s now so much easier for the orchestra...
