Conductors
The Philharmonia brings together the world’s conductors to create truly inspiring musical performances. You can meet them here.
Esa-Pekka Salonen
Principal Conductor & Artistic Advisor
Esa-Pekka Salonen’s restless innovation drives him constantly to reposition classical music in the 21st century. He is currently the Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor for London’s Philharmonia Orchestra and the Conductor Laureate for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, where he was Music... read more
Santtu-Matias Rouvali
Principal Conductor Designate
In the 2018/19 season Santtu-Matias Rouvali, whose ‘music-making positively... read more
Jakub Hrůša
Principal Guest Conductor
Born in the Czech Republic and described by Gramophone as “on the verge of greatness”... read more
Vladimir Ashkenazy
Conductor Laureate
Vladimir Ashkenazy was appointed Conductor Laureate of the Philharmonia Orchestra in 2000... read more
Christoph von Dohnányi
Honorary Conductor for Life
Christoph von Dohnányi has a long-standing relationship with the Philharmonia Orchestra, starting... read more
