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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Season highlights
Manfred Honeck and Emanuel Ax
Emanuel Ax plays one of Mozart’s greatest concertos, framed by music from two operas that couldn’t be more different.
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Mahler 6 with Marin Alsop
Big emotions. Big sound. Big talent. Huge orchestra. If you like your musical experiences super-sized, this is the concert for you.
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Taylor Mac: A 24-decade history of popular music
Acclaimed performance artist Taylor Mac joins the Philharmonia in a Thanksgiving UK premiere of his award-winning show.
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Dvořák Violin Concerto with James Ehnes
Dvořák’s radiant Violin Concerto takes centre stage in an evening of bold colour and orchestral brilliance.
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Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2 with Nobu
Extraordinary pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii, an audience favourite known to his many fans as Nobu, makes an eagerly-anticipated return to the Philharmonia.
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Manfred Honeck and Emanuel Ax
Two magisterial musical statements by Beethoven and Bruckner are united in a concert of deep emotion, beauty and vigour.
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Our guide to your first visit
Find out more about what to expect in our 60 second beginner’s guide.
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Philharmonia Orchestra announces its spring/summer 2027 London season
Including our concert series Beethoven 200: What Makes a Classic?
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Soho Theatre Walthamstow concerts
Find out when the Philharmonia will be performing at Walthamstow’s Soho Theatre.
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Backstage Pass: In Conversation with James Ehnes
Ahead of his performance of Dvořák’s Violin Concerto with the Philharmonia in London, James Ehnes discusses his work as a soloist, chamber musician and recording artist.
Philharmonia Orchestra announces Manfred Honeck as next Principal Conductor
Honeck’s tenure begins in September 2028, succeeding current Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali.
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Philharmonia returns to Mauritius with 75 world-class musicians for 10 Day Festival
Seven large scale symphonic concerts marking 200 years since Beethoven’s death and 50 years of John Williams’s Star Wars.