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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2024/25 London season
Discover our 2024/25 season at the Southbank Centre.
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Nordic Soundscapes
Our autumn series explores the relationship between music and nature from a Nordic perspective, with music by Sibelius, Grieg, and 21st-century composers.
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Salonen conducts Sibelius and Lindberg
Our former Principal Conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen returns to conduct three works by fellow-Finns to close our Nordic Soundscapes series.
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Herbert Blomstedt and Leonidas Kavakos
Revered conductor Herbert Blomstedt, still sharing the delight he finds in music-making in his late nineties, conducts Mahler’s Ninth Symphony.
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Santtu and Jess Gillam
Ebullient saxophonist Jess Gillam joins the Philharmonia and our Principal Conductor Santtu for an irresistible Sunday matinee.
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Nordic Soundscapes: Violinist María Dueñas
We took a moment with María Dueñas during a recent visit to London to ask her about her start in music, what insipires her, and her approach to the iconic concerto by Jean Sibelius – the only concerto he ever wrote.
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Nordic Soundscapes: Violist Lawrence Power
Lawrence Power shares his love for the viola – inviting us to experience the instrumental ‘chameleon’ paired with the full force of an orchestra.
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Nordic Soundscapes: Conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen
Our former Principal Conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen returns to conduct three works by fellow-Finns to close our Nordic Soundscapes series.
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