Jess Gillam with Vasily Petrenko
Vasily Petrenko joined saxophonist and presenter Jess Gillam on BBC Radio 3’s This Classical Life. On 30 May, he joins Jess to share some of his favourite music, giving a conductor’s insight into the big works of Shostakovich and Beethoven, and revealing more eclectic tastes with tracks by Björk and Pink Floyd. Jess, meanwhile, plays Vasily some Vivaldi and Duke Ellington, and music for saxophone and orchestra by the Finnish composer Kalevi Aho.
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 Hull as...
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...
Following the success of his 2026 Academy for Young Conductors, Vasily Petrenko reflects on what it takes to shape the next generation of conductors – and what he wishes he’d been taught in his early years. Vasily comments: “In the days since I wrapped up this year’s...