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.
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Now on sale – discover our new 2024/25 season.
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Join us for Nordic Soundscapes, our new series of concerts.
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Featured concert
The Bach Choir: The Dream of Gerontius
The Bach Choir and the Philharmonia Orchestra join forces for Elgar’s choral masterpiece.
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Basingstoke: Elgar’s Cello Concerto
Virtuoso cellist Nicolas Altstaedt joins conductor Tabita Berglund for Elgar’s unforgettable Cello Concerto.
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Brahms & Beethoven with Isabelle Faust
Isabelle Faust performs Beethoven’s monumental Violin Concerto, a cornerstone of the violin repertoire at the Royal Festival Hall.
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Latest news
Philharmonia Orchestra announces first half of its 2024/25 London season
Find out more about our September – January concerts, including our Nordic Soundscapes series.
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Discovering new rhythms: working with Soumik Datta, our 2023/24 Artist in Residence
Find out more about Soumik Datta’s Borderlands, the culmination of his year as the Philharmonia’s Artist in Residence.
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Instrument: Sarod
In this film our Artist in Residence, Soumik Datta, introduces us to his instrument – the Sarod. Joined by his friend Gurdain Rayatt on the Tabla, they demonstrate the sound of the instrument.
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