Philharmonia Orchestra
The Philharmonia is a world-class symphony orchestra for the 21st century, led by Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali.
Based in London at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, resident in cities and at festivals across England, and streaming online, the Philharmonia creates thrilling performances for a global audience.
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For first-time bookers at our London season concerts
Celebrating 80
years: a timeline
Discover key moments in the Philharmonia’s
history over the past 80 years.
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Featured concert
Wagner, Strauss and Tchaikovsky: Last Songs
Our celebrations continue with a concert showcasing the huge range of emotions an orchestra can express in sound. This concert is dedicated to the memory of Christoph von Dohnányi, former Principal Conductor of the Philharmonia Orchestra.
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Paavo Järvi conducts Bruch and Sibelius
Paavo Järvi, one of today’s great musical communicators, conducts three favourites of the orchestral repertoire, perfect for a Sunday afternoon.
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Backstage pass: violinist Alena Baeva on music, imagination and vulnerability
In this conversation, Alena Baeva shares her thoughts on joining the orchestra, the role of imagination and vulnerability in performance, and the music that’s currently inspiring her.
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New to orchestral concerts?
Our guide to your first visit
Find out more about what to expect in our 60 second beginner’s guide.
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Santtu conducts Strauss: Ein Heldenleben
The sixth album from Philharmonia Records will be released on 24 October. Conducted by Santtu-Matias Rouvali, this performance was recorded at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in 2023.
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Find out about access to our residency venues in London, Bedford, Leicester, Canterbury and Basingstoke, concessions, tickets for under-18s and more.
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