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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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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Santtu and Jess Gillam: Bedford
Jess Gillam joins the Philharmonia and our Principal Conductor Santtu in Bedford.
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Nordic Soundscapes: At home with Principal Conductor, Santtu-Mattias Rouvali
Our Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali invites Andrew Mellor, freelance journalist and consultant for our Nordic Soundscapes series, to his home in Finland.
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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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Esa-Pekka Salonen shares valuable life advice he learnt from Herbert Blomstedt
Conductor laureate Esa-Pekka Salonen shares a wonderful piece of life advice from Herbert Blomstedt.
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