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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Featured concert
Nobuyuki Tsujii plays Chopin
Extraordinary pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii, known to his many fans as Nobu, joins us for an evening of sparkling masterworks.
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Pierre-Laurent Aimard plays Beethoven
Visionary pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard joins the Philharmonia in a programme spanning the Romantic period.
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Marin Alsop conducts Bernstein and Piazzolla
The seductive sounds of Latin America fill the Royal Festival Hall in our irresistible Valentine’s Day programme.
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Featured blog
Get to know Jason Evans
Ahead of this year’s Philharmonia Brass at Christmas concerts, we caught up with our Principal Trumpet Jason Evans on his journey as a musician, his memorable moments with the orchestra, and his favourite Christmas carols.
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Christmas Card 2024: Sibelius 'Julvisa' (for string quintet)
Season’s greetings from all of us at the Philharmonia. Enjoy our recording of Sibelius’s Julvisa or ‘Give me no gold or majesty’, one of the most popular Christmas carols in Finland.
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