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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2023/24 London Season
Explore our 2023/24 season at the Royal Festival Hall.
We’ve just announced our concerts from February to June 2024.
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Featured concert
Beethoven & Bruch with Nicola Benedetti
Star violinist Nicola Benedetti CBE is the perfect interpreter of Bruch’s rhapsodic Scottish Fantasy, plus Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5.
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Philharmonia Chamber Players: Tchaikovksy
Four members of the Philharmonia Orchestra play Tchaikovsky’s delightful First String Quartet in this free early evening concert.
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Tchaikovsky & Mozart with the Jussen brothers
The brilliant Jussen brothers join the Philharmonia for sparkling Mozart, ahead of Tchaikovsky’s anguished but enduringly popular Fifth Symphony.
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Latest blog
Meet Frank Dupree
Frank Dupree champions Nikolai Kapustin in this interview ahead of the UK premiere of his Piano Concerto No. 5 in London.
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Philharmonia Orchestra announces new recording: Santtu conducts Stravinsky
We are happy to announce Philharmonia Record’s latest offering, Santtu Conducts Stravinsky, releasing 22nd March, which marks a vibrant addition to our discography.
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Philharmonia Orchestra brings free performances and virtual reality installations to Bedford in March
Over three days in March, the Philharmonia Orchestra will bring pop up performances and installations to audiences in Bedford.
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