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Vasily Petrenko

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic's principal conductor
Vasily Petrenko
In a HARDtalk interview shown on 7th May 2008, Stephen Sackur talks to Vasily Petrenko.


Petrenko's youth and good looks have made him a celebrity.

Liverpool is the 2008 European Capital of Culture and it's a chance for the city to celebrate a vibrant musical and artistic history.

As principal conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Vasily Petrenko aims to make his orhestra the best in the world.

He talks to Stephen Sackur.

HARDtalk is broadcast on BBC World News at 03:30 GMT, 08:30 GMT, 14:30 GMT, 20:30 GMT and 22:30 GMT.

Hardtalk can also be seen on BBC News at 04:30 & 23:30.

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How does being aged only 32 effect his position as the Principal Conductor, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra?


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