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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Celebrating 80
years: a timeline
Discover key moments in the Philharmonia’s
history over the past 80 years.

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Featured concert

Santtu conducts Sibelius, Lindberg & Shostakovich
A few days after the Philharmonia’s 80th birthday, marked by two concerts at Carnegie Hall, the orchestra joins forces with dazzling trombonist Christian Lindberg in a programme that sings of freedom.
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Battle of the Sexes: Marin Alsop conducts Balls
Laura Karpman’s opera Balls tells the story of the Battle of the Sexes tennis match of 1973 – a decisive victory for Billie Jean King and for gender equality. Conducted by Marin Alsop, they are the perfect team to bring this turning point in the struggle for women’s rights to a 21st-century audience.
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Call for participants: Balls conducted by Marin Alsop
Have you ever wanted to be part of a Philharmonia performance?
We are looking for volunteers to take part in our performance of ‘Balls’ by Laura Karpman, recreating the excitement of Billie Jean King’s legendary 1973 ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis match by following simple stage directions while sitting in the choir stalls.
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New to orchestral concerts?

Our guide to your first visit
Find out more about what to expect in our 60 second beginner’s guide.
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Santtu conducts Strauss: Ein Heldenleben
The sixth album from Philharmonia Records will be released on 24 October. Conducted by Santtu-Matias Rouvali, this performance was recorded at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in 2023.
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Find out about access to our residency venues in London, Bedford, Leicester, Canterbury and Basingstoke, concessions, tickets for under-18s and more.
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