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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2021/22 London Season
A world of transformative musical experiences from our home at London’s Southbank Centre.
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Featured concert
From Scotland to the New World
Join the full Orchestra and our Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali as we make our spectacular return to Canterbury with one unmissable musical voyage.
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Santtu conducts Wagner’s Ring Without Words
Soprano Miah Persson joins the Orchestra for Strauss’s life-affirming Four Last Songs. Then it’s time for Wagner’s entire Ring Cycle – condensed into a rollercoaster 75 minutes.
Supported by Latifa and Aboudi Kosta
Featured concert
Alina Ibragimova performs Beethoven
Majesty and melody open our return season at our Bedford residency as we welcome back conductor Xian Zhang with soloist Alina Ibragimova.
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