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 free concert
Philharmonia Chamber Players: Schubert’s Quintet in C
Five members of the Philharmonia Orchestra perform one of the pinnacles of the chamber music repertoire in this free early evening concert.
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Alexandre Kantorow plays Liszt
Pianist Alexandre Kantorow and conductor Manfred Honeck join with the Philharmonia for Liszt’s Second Piano Concerto and Bruckner’s Ninth Symphony.
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Bedford: Beethoven & Mozart with Martin Helmchen
Pianist Martin Helmchen and conductor Alessandro Crudele join with the Philharmonia for a programme of Mozart and Beethoven.
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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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