Principal Friends Pre-concert Reception 2013

Sunday 3 March 2013

The Principal Friends enjoyed a pre-concert cream tea reception in thanks for their support of the Principal Friends annual sponsored concert.

An Evening Of Art And Music

Monday 25 February 2013

In February 2013 we were delighted to return to the Royal Academy of Arts in the new year for a collaborative event showcasing the Academy's pioneering exhibition Manet: Portraying Life and a chamber concert performed by members of the Philharmonia Orchestra.

Friends' Christmas Receptions 2012

The Friends of the Philharmonia in Bedford, Leicester and London enjoyed a Christmas reception with mulled wine and mince pies to celebrate the festive season.

Leicester Friends Archive Film Screening

Monday 15 October, 5pm

Friends and their guests joined us for a rare opportunity to view archive film footage of the Philharmonia Orchestra.

10th Annual Summer Concert at Carlton Barn

Friday 10 August 2012

Friends joined us in the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside for a delightful evening of chamber music led by Joint Principal Philharmonia Flautist, Samuel Coles.

Evening of Music and Design

Friday 13 July 2012

Friends and members of the V&A were invited to a collaborative evening event celebrating British music and design from the past 60 years.

Photo credit: Jaguar E-Type 1961 © Jaguar Heritage

Summer Chamber Concert at The Mansion House, Shuttleworth

Monday 11 June 2012

Bedford Friends were welcomed to an exclusive chamber concert and drinks reception at The Mansion House, Shuttleworth.

Fundraising Concert in collaboration with Save The Children

Tuesday 29 May 2012

London Friends and members of Save the Children joined us for a summer evening chamber performance at St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge.

Bedford and Leicester Friends Trips to London

Sunday 25 March 2012

Bedford and Leicester Friends Trips to London: Britten’s War Requiem at Royal Festival Hall.

Talk and Light Lunch

Friday 17 February 2012

The Friends of the Philharmonia were invited to hear Philharmonia Concert Master Zsolt-Thihamér Visontay in conversation over a light lunch.

An Evening of Art and Music: Degas's Dancers

Monday 7 November 2011

The Friends of the Philharmonia Orchestra were invited to a private viewing of Degas and the Ballet: Picturing Movement at the Royal Academy of Arts.

Friends Trip to see Duke Bluebeard's Castle

Friday 21 October 2011

The Leicester Friends travelled to Birmingham to see the haunting and cutting-edge production of Béla Bartók's operatic masterpiece, Duke Bluebeard's Castle.

Allianz Cultural Foundation's International Conductors' Academy

Thursday 13 October 2011

Three of the world's most promising young conductors on the verge of their international careers were interviewed by Philharmonia percussionist David Corkhill. This concert was ponsored by the Allianz Cultural Foundation.

Carlton Barn 2011

Friday 12 August 2011

The Bedford Friends joined us for a lovely evening of chamber music performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra Chamber Ensemble at our annual Bedford Friends event at Carlton Barn.

Three Choirs Trip

Saturday 6 August 2011

The Leicester Friends annual Trip to the Three Choirs Festival in Worcester.

An Evening Of Latin Music

Tuesday 28 June 2011

The Friends joined us for a colourful evening of salsa and tango music by the Philharmonia Orchestra Chamber Ensemble accompanied by tango dancers in Stern Hall of the West London Synagogue.