Have you ever thought about conducting but been too intimidated to follow through on the idea? Watch this video for Esa-Pekka Salonen's tips on what it takes to become a great conductor and why it's such a brilliant role to have in the Orchestra.

This film was produced for The Virtual Orchestra project, you can find out more about this celebration of classical music here - http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/live_blog

Join us backstage ahead of one of our latest concerts with Tim Gibbs, the Philharmonia Orchestra’s Principal Double Bass. The Royal Festival Hall is our home in London and this video gives you a sneak peek of what it’s like to walk the corridors with a Philharmonia musician, including some of the characters you meet along the way.

This film was produced for The Virtual Orchestra project, you can find out more about this celebration of classical music here - http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/live_blog