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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Santtu conducts Sibelius and Grieg
Our series Nordic Soundscapes gets off to a barnstorming start, with our Finnish Principal Conductor Santtu at the helm.
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Santtu conducts Sibelius and Nielsen
Masterpieces by Sibelius and Nielsen frame a new work by composer Miho Hazama, written to accompany underwater film footage of the Nordic coast.
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Nordic Soundscapes: an introduction by Andrew Mellor
Journalist Andrew Mellor delves into the world of Sibelius, Grieg, Nielsen, and the Nordic composers of today.
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Behind the scenes: Nordic Soundscapes filming
Senior Producer Marina Vidor takes us behind the scenes as the team filmed on location in Finland, ahead of the Nordic Landscapes series.
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Virtual Orchestra: Sibelius
Drop in throughout the opening weekend of the season, pop on a headset, and find out what it’s like to sit right in the middle of the Philharmonia Orchestra.
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Richard Birchall - Labyrinth
Philharmonia’s Richard Birchall unveils his latest orchestral record, “Labyrinth,” a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra.
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