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.
Your support remains essential to keep the Philharmonia playing as we recover from the pandemic and rebuild for the future.
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2022/23 London Season
Just announced: concerts with Santtu, Sheku Kanneh-Mason,
Yuja Wang, Víkingur Ólafsson and more.
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Featured blog
Herbert Blomstedt: a timeline
Not many conductors have enjoyed a career as extensive as Herbert Blomstedt’s. He was 18 when the Philharmonia was founded, and 23 when the Royal Festival Hall was opened. Read more in our timeline.
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Herbert Blomstedt & Maria João Pires
Two revered artists with over 170 years’ experience between them join the Philharmonia for this landmark event in London’s orchestral calendar.
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Santtu conducts Mahler
Santtu closes our 2021/22 Season with Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony, a monumental work exploring grief and affirmation.
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