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Backstage pass: Tom Edwards on percussion in The Planets and Star Wars
From Holst to Star Wars, percussionist Tom Edwards shares what makes these scores so thrilling to play
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Backstage pass: on the road with Nuno Carapino
Dive in with second violinist Nuno, as he reflects on touring with the Philharmonia.
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Celebrating our Fellows: a Christmas catch up with Meggie Murphy and Holly Clark
Meggie and Holly share their early brass journeys and Philharmonia Instrumental Fellowship highlights with us.
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Backstage pass: pianist Fazıl Say on the story behind 'Mother Earth'
The Story Behind “Mother Earth” – Music for a Fragile Planet
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Backstage pass: composer Laura Karpman on breaking boundaries in opera, gender and genre
Laura Karpman reveals the stories and sounds that shape her fearless approach to music.
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Backstage pass: conductor Jakub Hrůša on Mahler's Symphony No. 7
Jakub Hrůša shares insights into Mahler’s Seventh Symphony and its personal, historical, and musical significance.
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Backstage pass: violinist Alena Baeva on music, imagination and vulnerability
We caught up with Violinist Alena Baeva ahead of her Philharmonia debut this season with Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1
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Backstage pass: get to know trombonist Christian Lindberg
Discover more with Christian Lindberg as he explores his musical influences and returning to the Philharmonia to play his trombone concerto, Golden Eagle
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2025/26 Philharmonia Instrumental Fellowship and Composers’ Academy
Introducing our cohort of Philharmonia Instrumental Fellows and Composers’ Academy Fellows for the 2025/26 season.
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Bass trombone and beyond: a conversation with James Buckle
Get to know the Philharmonia President, James Buckle, as he speaks about some of his favourite moments with the Philharmonia
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Orchestral concerts: a 60 second beginner’s guide
Is it your first time coming to an orchestral concert? Find out more about what to expect at your visit.
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