Titled artists
Meet Santtu-Matias Rouvali and the artists who shape the Philharmonia’s programme and performances.
Santtu-Matias Rouvali
Principal Conductor
Finnish conductor Santtu is the sixth Principal Conductor in our history.
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Marin Alsop
Principal Guest Conductor
Trailblazer Marin Alsop is an exceptional conductor, committed to music education and broadening the repertoire of the orchestras she works with.
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Thick & Tight
Artists in Residence
Dance theatre company Thick & Tight are the Philharmonia’s Artists in Residence 2025/26.
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Víkingur Ólafsson
Featured Artist
Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson features throughout the 2025/26 season.
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Gabriela Ortiz
Featured Composer
Discover the music of award-winning Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz throughout our 2025/26 season.
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Esa-Pekka Salonen
Conductor Laureate
Since 2008, Esa-Pekka has shaped the Philharmonia’s playing and programme, from immersive series to digital innovation.
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Christoph von Dohnányi
Honorary Conductor for Life
Christoph von Dohnányi was appointed Honorary Conductor for Life in 2008.
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